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Marion Steiner
Mrs. Steiner, 78, of Manalapan, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Nov. 20, 2013, at home. She worked for Irving Trust Bank, New York City, for many years and then at St. Roch Catholic Church before joining Foster Care of New York, where she worked for more than 10 years. She was predeceased by her…
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Frances M. Louro
Mrs. Louro, 76, of Wall Township, formerly of Freehold Township, died Dec. 6, 2013, at home after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by a son, Dr. John Louro; a daughter, Jean Marie Louro; and a daughter-in-law, Vicki Louro. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Joseph A. Louro; three sons, Dr.…
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Driver safety campaign begins
Police officers across New Jersey will be cracking down on drunken drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign. Through Jan. 2, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The following tips can help…
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Christmas drama to be presented
MARLBORO — Monmouth Worship Center, 37 Vanderburg Road, will present “George Frideric Handel: The Man Behind The Music.” Performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22. Admission is free. Especially at Christmas, the “Halleluiah” chorus from Handel’s “Messiah” is heard in shopping malls, offices, elevators and as cell phone ringtones. According to a press release,…
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Redistricting expected to be put off in Howell
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The potential redistricting of students in the Howell K-8 School District is expected to be off the table for at least one year. Following a public hearing on Dec. 12, the members of the Board of Education’s Facilities and Operations Committee voted to recommend that the board not…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Bonefish Grill, 55 Route 9, Manalapan, has partnered with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as part of its grand opening festivities, set for 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Guests will sample Bonefish Grill’s house specialties including a variety of market fresh fish and signature sauces. Libations will include specialty martinis and cocktails, as well…
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Creative ideas can keep children learning during winter break
The staff at Huntington Learning Center believes that winter break is a time to continue learning despite being on vacation from school. “Holiday break is a great time for children to enjoy learning for learning’s sake,” said Laura Gehringer of Huntington Learning Center. “Encourage your child’s inner explorer. Play games that are entertaining and educational.…
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Board member takes shot at panel’s pace, personnel
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — A resident who serves on the Marlboro Planning Board has raised concerns about how the panel’s meetings are run and the commitment of some members. During the Dec. 5 meeting of the Township Council, Josh Pollak, who has served on the Planning Board for several years, said he…
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Area resident faces multiple sex charges
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Marlboro resident has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of an 11-year-old child in three towns. According to Freehold Township Detective Todd Smith, Adam Herr, 28, was taken into custody at Freehold Township police headquarters on Oct. 18 following…
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