• Matawan teachers helped raised funds to support Relay for Life

    Matawan teachers helped raised funds to support Relay for Life

    By KATHARINE FRIEDMAN Correspondent Over the course of three nights, Matawan school teams raised nearly $2,500 for Relay for Life in Matawan to benefit the American Cancer Society. Eric Friedman and Chris Zettell, two Matawan residents and prominent Relay for Life volunteers, found a creative way for the local schools to participate in a fundraiser. They spoke with Aberdeen McDonald’s…

  • Residents ask Milltown Mel to ‘Make Groundhog Day Great Again’

    Residents ask Milltown Mel to ‘Make Groundhog Day Great Again’

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — Milltown Mel delivered on chants of “Don’t see shadow” as he predicted an early spring despite light snow flurries falling during Milltown’s annual celebration of Groundhog Day. “Citizens of Milltown, an early spring or more winter … what will it be?” Jack Bicsko, one of the Milltown Wranglers,…

  • What’s the best way to award good shows?

    What’s the best way to award good shows?

    Ask Matt Question: Finally! A TV awards show did it right. The People’s Choice Awards placed the TV nominations into three distinct categories: network, cable and premium channels. They recognized the unfairness of pitting network shows hamstrung by FCC guidelines against cable shows. Hopefully the Emmys will follow suit.— Maurice Matt Roush: Don’t count on…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 16

    Tri-Town News Datebook, Feb. 16

    • Borden Applegate, a retired member of the Jackson Police Department, will discuss his new book, “Jackson Mills: A Personal Reflection,” at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the Jackson Library. The free program is for adults. The book will be available for purchase. Register now by calling 732-928-4400. • Free tax assistance provided by members…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 15

    News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 15

    • Dan Nichols, a performer and composer of modern Jewish music, will appear at a Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, “Rock Shabbat” fundraising concert at 5 p.m. March 5.  Concert-goers should come ready to sing, hum and clap their hands. Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Children 5 and under are…

  • Examiner Datebook, Feb. 16

    Examiner Datebook, Feb. 16

    • Bob Mellert and Ellen Simonetti of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County will discuss herbal gardening at 7 p.m. March 14 at a meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. They will explore the general use of herbs and the proper growing conditions necessary to make them thrive. Space is limited. Registration is required…

  • A new day dawns for the iconic action series ’24: Legacy’

    A new day dawns for the iconic action series ’24: Legacy’

    By Jeff Pfeiffer Although FOX’s 24: Legacy is described as an “evolution” of the popular action drama, viewers may not notice too much difference aside from cosmetics. And after all, why tinker with success? In terms of style, right off the bat the show displays the look and action of vintage 24, complete with a…

  • Cheers & Jeers

    Cheers & Jeers

    by Damian Holbrook TV Guide Magazine Cheers to Chris Pratt for making a Mom pit stop. The Parks and Recreation goof turned matinee idol saddled up for a guest spot on real-life wife Anna Faris’s (left, with Pratt) sitcom as the horseback-riding instructor of Christy’s dreams. Now this is nepotism we can get behind. Cheers…

  • Did you know?

    Did you know?

    By Rick Gables SHOWTIME will premiere season two of its drama series Billions on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. The series stars Oscar nominee and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Giamatti and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis, along with a very strong supporting cast. Season two picks up immediately after the…

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