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27th annual New Jersey Seafood Festival
For the past 26 years, visitors from all over New Jersey and the region have marked the beginning of summer with one of the Shore’s favorite traditions — the New Jersey Seafood Festival. This year, the festival celebrates its 27th consecutive year in Belmar on June 7, 8 and 9. More than 175,000 people are…
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June programs for tykes to teens at Red Bank Public Library
RED BANK — Children of all ages are invited to an ice cream social at the Red Bank Public Library to kick off the summer on June 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Participants can build their own sundae, play games and sign up for the “Dig Into Reading” summer reading club. Children ages 3-16…
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Joan Marie Carlson
Mrs. Carlson, 83, of Red Bank and formerly of Saddle Brook, died May 30, 2013, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shrewsbury. She was born in Jersey City to Thomas and Mary (McCarthy) Cowan. She was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and William Cowan; and four sisters, Mary Jane Brennan, Helen Kiley, Kathleen Trudel and…
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Merritt E. London
Dr. London, 88, died May 24, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born in New York City. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a first lieutenant and base meteorologist at the Air Proving Ground Command in Florida. He had an ophthalmology practice in Red Bank. He…
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AHS receives grant to replace lost van
The Associated Humane Societies (AHS) has received a grant of $25,000 from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation of Connecticut to purchase an animal control van. This van will benefit the Tinton Falls branch of the AHS, which lost a vehicle during superstorm Sandy. The foundation had previously provided grant money for the…
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Ocean Fun Days coming to Sandy Hook
Ocean Fun Days will offer two days of free, family-oriented activities with an environmental and educational focus at Sandy Hook on June 9 and at Island Beach State Park on June 8. This popular event will feature ecofriendly, hands-on programs and activities that help explore and celebrate the wonders of the Shore. Visitors can drag…
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Friendly Sons awards 40 grants of $1,000
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore recently awarded 40 grants of $1,000 each at its annual Brother Peter Mannion Grant Awards Dinner held at Doolan’s Shore Club. Recipients were honored in front of parents, family members, relatives and friends, as well as representatives of the board of trustees of the Friendly…
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World War II veteran receives French Legion of Honor medal
Allan Ostar is decorated by Consul General of France Bertrand Lortholary. TINTON FALLS — U.S. Army veteran Allan Ostar was honored recently for his service during World War II, including participating in the liberation of France and the notorious Dachau concentration camp. More than 60 years after his service, Ostar was recognized on May 10…
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State will prioritize Sandy grants according to need
BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer An analysis shows that the costs of restoring stormdamaged homes, such as this gutted Sea Bright residence, may exceed available funding. Thousands of Sandy-impacted homeowners rushed to apply for a share of $780 million in federal mitigation grants last week, prompting the state to announce that all applications will be…
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