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Registration announced for training sessions
Registration is now open for The New Jersey Victim Assistance Academy (NJVAA), a 40-hour academically based training for crime victim service providers, advocates, allied professionals, and others who work with crime victims. The sessions will take place every Thursday for eight weeks, on the following dates: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20,…
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Eleanor Roosevelt program slated July 27
The Edison Public Library Foundation will present “A Life of my Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt” at 6:30 p.m. on July 27 at the Edison Public Library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Linda Kenyon will highlight how Eleanor Roosevelt became an inspiration to people of good will around the world. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased…
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Monmouth Medical Center names chief operating officer
LONG BRANCH — Monmouth Medical Center recently announced the addition of Eric Carney to the facility’s leadership team as chief operating officer. In this position, Carney will be responsible for the oversight of all clinical and non-clinical departments at Monmouth Medical Center. He previously served as vice president of operations at Saint Barnabas Medical Center…
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Local EMS volunteers receive scholarships
The EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) recently awarded 17 academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students for 2016. Rachel Mann of the Holmdel First Aid Squad’s cadet program, who is a member of the Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad, was one of six graduates to receive a $1,000 Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, awarded to those earning advanced…
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Benefit concert for animal shelter set for July 25 at Pollak Theatre
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre will host a concert featuring several musicians to raise funds for the Humane Society of Tinton Falls at 8 p.m. July 25 at 400 Cedar Ave. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society, which does not receive funding from the county or state. Vaune Peck, director of the Monmouth University…
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Boscov’s stores accepting donations for local food pantries through July 31
EATONTOWN — For thousands of New Jersey children, summertime means vacations, camp, no homework and fun. But for many others, the summer months mean they will no longer eat healthy meals at their public schools through reduced- and free-lunch programs. Three local food pantries and regional Boscov’s stores are trying to prevent food insecurity for…
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Homeland Security awards grants to local Jewish organizations
SOUTH RIVER — The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey announced that 16 Jewish organizations throughout Monmouth and Middlesex counties are among the 58 recipients statewide of nonprofit grants awarded by the Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program. The grants are intended for security equipment, such as cameras and surveillance systems, lighting, card…
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Bird walk set for July 21 on Sandy Hook
The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a summer evening bird walk to look for nesters and shorebirds on Sandy Hook starting at 6 p.m. on July 21. Anyone interested in participating in the event can meet at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the old Sandy Hook Visitor’s Center, south of the ranger’s…
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RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic benefits LADACIN Network
The 14th annual RAT Rock Open Charity Golf Classic to benefit LADACIN Network recently took place at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Doug Sjonvall, director of marketing for 95.9 WRAT and 100.1 WJRZ, and Darrin Singleton, TD Bank vice president, co-chaired the June 20 Classic. This year, M&T Bank in Toms River was the…
