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Monroe welcomes new faces to its administration
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — The Township Council and the township’s administration have turned a new leaf with two new appointments. In a unanimous showing, Miriam Cohen, who has lived in the township since 2008, was appointed to fill longtime Councilwoman Leslie Koppel’s seat, which was vacated when Koppel joined the Middlesex County Board of…
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Raccoon found on back porch of Monroe residence tests positive for rabies
MONROE – The first rabid animal reported in Middlesex County for the year is also the first rabid animal reported in Monroe. A raccoon was found deceased on the back porch of a residence in the vicinity of Florence Drive near Holly Road on March 7, according to a statement provided by the Middlesex County Office of…
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Publisher helps reshape media in central N.J.
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Joe Eisele walked into the Newspaper Media Group office last week and before he could even take off his coat and unlock his office door he was discussing business. Within six short months, Eisele went from his position as publisher of the Sun Newspapers to overseeing five weekly…
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New Monmouth Arts executive director named
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer RED BANK — The Monmouth Arts Board of Trustees announced Teresa Staub as its new executive director. The board said that it is confident in this selection, which was announced on Feb. 23, and believes that Staub will serve as a leader and a great steward of Monmouth Arts’ mission to…
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Supervillians
By Eric Kohanik, ReMIND Magazine Countless supervillains emerged throughout the 20th century, but only a few have truly persevered to become the most memorable throughout time: The Joker Although Batman has faced an extensive gallery of villains — Riddler, The Penguin and Mr. Freeze, to name but a few — the Joker is unquestionably the…
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Did you know?
Smithsonian Channel is celebrating Women’s History Month Smithsonian Channel is celebrating Women’s History Month with a new special that highlights a most courageous and independent-spirited woman of her time, leaving a lasting impression for centuries to follow. Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth revisits the life of a legendary woman whose story continues to gain new resonance…
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Former Howell employee pleads guilty to theft
HOWELL – A former Howell municipal employee admitted in court on March 9 that he stole more that $10,000 in cash from the municipal office where he served as director, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Christian Jackson, 45, of Jackson, pleaded guilty to one count of third degree theft by unlawful taking in…
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‘Get Wired’ technology fair scheduled
EATONTOWN — The Social Community Activities Network (SCAN) will hold its Second Annual “Get Wired” Technology Fair at the Monmouth Mall from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on March 24, (registration is 10–10:30 a.m.) This technology event is free and open to everyone. Registration is required. To register, call 732-542-1326 by March 20. Bob Gold, CEO Gold…
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Presentation on Medicare education slated
Charles Clarkson will present “Don’t Be a Victim,” a program that teaches attendees how to become better health care consumers, at 7 p.m. on March 21 at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen. A retired attorney formerly serving as Vice President, Deputy Counsel and Corporate Secretary of TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc., Mr. Clarkson has…
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