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Federal law helps domestic-violence victims
October was dedicated to the awareness of domestic violence. It was a time to recognize the terrible destruction of relationships and the suffering within families that can follow intimatepartner violence. This violence is one of the most underreported crimes in the U.S., victimizing one in four women. Did you know that only 25 percent of…
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Retiring library director honored
Kenneth Sheinbaum, the longtime director of the Monmouth County Library System, will retire on Dec. 31. The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders recently presented a proclamation to Sheinbaum in recognition of his many years of service to the library system. “Ken has definitely left his mark on the county over the last 40 years,” said…
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Foundation to benefit from shows
The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance to children in New Jersey who have been diagnosed with cancer, will be the recipient of the proceeds from the upcoming musical “PL@Y.” This original musical will be performed on Nov. 29-30 at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, at 7…
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Lysander Piano trio to perform in Freehold
Hailed as “a trio with brio” by the New York Daily News, the Lysander Piano Trio will bring its award-winning musical performance to Freehold on Nov. 9 in the second concert of the Downtown Concert Series season. The concert will take place at St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The Lysander Piano Trio, named…
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Artists will give public view of homes, studios
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent A self-guided art tour and art sale is coming to the small western Monmouth County municipality of Roosevelt. Naomi Brahinsky, vice president of the Roosevelt Arts Project (RAP), is one of the organizers of an open artist studio event and pre-holiday art sale that will feature a selfguided tour of homes…
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Family Movie Day set for Nov. 17
MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE) will host its third annual Family Movie Day on Nov. 17 at the Millstone Performing Arts Center, 5 Dawson Court. MTFEE is a nonprofit organization devoted to funding grants for items that nurture educational experiences for students in the Millstone Township K-8 School District, according…
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Project ensures veterans’ stories will not be forgotten
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer World War II veterans Lorraine Hocheim and Eugene Cook, both residents at JFK Medical Center Haven Hospice in Edison, have shared their stories with fellow veteran and volunteer Joe Belardo, who stands behind them at left. Also pictured are volunteer Marie Keane, rear center, and Maureen David, the hospice’s volunteer…
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Allentown informed about ‘shop local’ idea
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The details of a property tax reward program that promotes support for local businesses were presented to Allentown officials and residents on Oct. 29. Representatives of Fincredit attended a Borough Council meeting to outline how the program could work for Allentown. “We want to increase revenue, maybe decrease the vacancy…
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Vietnam vets share stories as tour guides
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Walter Balon, a member of American Legion Lenape Post 211, raises his hand in a salute during an Oct. 20 remembrance service at Sayreville Borough Hall. The annual ceremony honors those who fought in the Vietnam War. SCOTT FRIEDMAN I t would be decades after the Vietnam War before some…
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