Tag: Middletown
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Over 1,000 attend JCP&L public hearing in Middletown
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — At 7 p.m. yesterday, crowds of hundreds of people attended Middletown High School North with the hopes of sharing their opinions on the recent Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) power line debate. JCP&L, under its parent company FirstEnergy, seeks to build a 10-mile-long, high-voltage power line, cutting…
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Mater Dei to field lacrosse teams starting in spring
By Matthew Rocco Mater Dei Prep will expand its athletic program this spring, saying it will play lacrosse for the first time in school history. The Seraphs, who have made great strides in football and basketball, plan to field boys’ and girls’ junior varsity lacrosse teams in time for the 2017 season. Andrew Eastwood, Mater…
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Local politicians vying for anticipated vacancy of Assembly seat
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Three local politicians have announced they will run for the Assembly seat in Legislative District 13 that will be vacated by state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth), who will be retiring. Formal announcements have been made by Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-Monmouth) and Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth), who have said they will be…
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Campaigns begin for vacant seat as senator retires
By KAREN RAPOLLA Staff Writer Monmouth County Republican Sen. Joe Kyrillos has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2017, after serving 28 years in the state Legislature. The 56-year-old Middletown resident has served in the state Senate since 1992, where he represents the 13th Legislative District, and prior to that, he served in…
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Mater Dei Prep to hold the Seraph Strong Gala Feb. 11
Mater Dei Prep will hold its signature fundraising event, the Seraph Strong Gala, at The Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury on Feb. 11. The annual event typically raises almost $75,000, with the money used to enhance academic programs and facilities at the school. This year’s event honors James Shaw IV (MD ’76), a member of the Mater…
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Park System to offer ‘Tots in Tutus’
The Monmouth County Park System will hold several sessions of “Tots in Tutus” on Jan. 24-Feb. 28 at the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Rd., Middletown. Classes are offered from 10-10:45 a.m., 10:45-11:30 a.m., and 3:30-4:15 p.m. Led by professional instructors, these classes are designed to introduce ages 3-5 to ballet through…
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‘Cinderella’ to be staged at arts center
Constellation Productions Theatre Company has announced its first junior production of “Cinderella” will take place at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20 and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Directed by Amanda Faria, this modern version of the classic tale is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Constellation…
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Valentine’s Day Brunch to benefit The Monmouth County SPCA
The Monmouth County SPCA will hold its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown. Proceeds from the brunch go directly to supporting MCSPCA programs that save thousands of abused and abandoned pets each year. Each ticket is $85 and includes a buffet brunch with an…
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Double-double helps earn Karcz another rookie honor
Freshman Stephanie Karcz of Middletown recorded her second career double-double and the Loyola University Maryland women’s basketball team held off Lehigh University to down the Mountain Hawks, 62-58, Jan. 5 at Reitz Arena. The former Middletown High School South star tallied a career-high 19 points, while she added 14 rebounds and tied a personal best with…
