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‘Kansas City Swing’ celebrates baseball, jazz
Rob Karma Robinson as Satchel Paige It’s the fall of 1947 in Kansas City. The Satchel Paige All- Stars of the Negro Leagues are gearing up to play the all-white Bob Feller All-Stars during the teams’ cross-country barnstorming tour. Jackie Robinson has recently broken baseball’s “color line.” Change is in the air — for baseball…
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Crafters’ handiwork will help support Allentown library
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Pictured is a display of the upcycled crafts that volunteers made to raise funds for the Allentown branch of the Monmouth County Library. Pat Brown of Allentown is teaching a class to upcycle worn, old books into keepsake crafts as part of an ongoing fundraiser to benefit the Allentown branch of…
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Jackson native shares a message of hope
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Josh Rivedal Josh Rivedal has a lot to be excited about in his life. He has a book tour starting in Toronto, Canada, in the upcoming weeks to support the release of his book, “The Gospel According to Josh: A 28-Year Gentile Bar Mitzvah.” With Rivedal’s recent success as an…
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Entries sought for annual photo contest
The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring its annual photo contest. Photographers are asked to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Photo contest prizes are first place, $200; second place, $100; and third place, $75. The contest is open to adults, age 18 and…
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Thousands are expected for Italian Festival at Shore
Spring Lake may be known as the “Irish Riviera,” but on one day each year the downtown is transformed into an Italian piazza with food, music and retailers. The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce will present the fifth annual Italian Festival on Oct. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. along Third and Morris avenues.…
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Millstone school board seeks residents’ input about future
MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township K-8 School District Board of Education is developing a school district strategic vision for the next decade, and the members of the board are requesting input from the entire community. All Millstone Township residents are invited to join the board and the district leadership team at the community strategic vision…
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Crash damages Cree-Mee Freeze
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Significant structural damage was done to Jake’s Cree-Mee Freeze, Route 33, Manalapan, when a car (pictured) was driven into the building on the afternoon of Sept. 30. The owner of the ice cream stand said he plans to reopen the business in March. CHRISTOPHER GRASSO MANALAPAN — Jake’s Cree-Mee Freeze,…
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Voter registration deadline nears
The deadline is approaching for individuals who want to vote in the Nov. 5 general election. Registration must be completed by Oct. 15, 21 days prior to Election Day, according to a press release from the county. Residents may register at the Monmouth County Voter Registration Office, 300 Halls Mills Road, Freehold Township, from 8:30…
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Scrabble event to benefit The Arc
The Arc of Monmouth will host its third annual “Scrabble by the Sea” benefit for developmental disabilities, to be held Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park. “Words With REAL Friends” is the event’s motto, which puts emphasis on the fact that players of all skill levels are encouraged to…
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