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Everclear concert will aid Shores United relief effort
As seen in TheBeachBeat.com In the throes of a nightmare storm, while the winds howled, the water levels rose and the lack of power cloaked almost everyone in darkness, strangers came together via social networking and started something huge. With a resolve that surpassed that of Sandy’s will to destroy, they gave birth the next…
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on campus
Keri Falcicchio of Ocean Township has graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa. Diana Zambrano of West Long Branch has graduated with a Master of Science in Library Science degree in library science from Clarion University, Clarion, Pa.
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VNA offers free hospice volunteer training
RED BANK — The Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Hospice Program will offer a free three-session Hospice Volunteer Training course, “Understanding Caring: Understanding Hospice.” The course begins Feb. 20 and is open to individuals age 18 and older. Completion of the sessions qualifies participants as certified VNA Health Group hospice volunteers. Sessions are scheduled for…
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John Henry “Jack” Schellenger Jr.
Mr. Schellenger, 75, of Freehold, died Feb. 3, 2013, at home. He was a teacher and coach at Marlboro High School and at Freehold High School, and a coach at Manasquan High School before his retirement. Mr. Schellenger was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Jean Corsaro Schellenger; a son, John H. Schellenger…
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West Long Branch names new police chief
Capt. Lawrence Mihlon succeeds Chief Arthur Cosentino, who served boro for 37 years BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Newly promoted West Long Branch Police Chief Lawrence Mihlon speaks about his predecessor, retired Police Chief Arthur Cosentino (l), who served the borough for 37 years, at the Feb. 6 Borough Council meeting. PHOTOS BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI…
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T.F., Eatontown oppose plans for Exit 105 redesign
BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers TINTON FALLS — A redesign of Exit 105 on the Garden State Parkway would add to traffic congestion and create road safety issues, according to officials of Tinton Falls and Eatontown. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is proposing the redesign of the interchange at the intersection of…
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West Long Branch police investigate bomb scare at shopping center
West Long Branch police are investigating a bomb threat made to a store in a Route 36 shopping center on the morning of Feb. 10. According to Police Chief Lawrence Mihlon, at approximately 11:30 a.m., one of the stores in the Consumer Centre complex at 310 Route 36 received a phone call indicating that there…
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Long Branch library celebrates Black History Month Feb. 23
The Long Branch library will host Black History Month programs and community reading events this month. Drumming, dancing, singing and stories will take place Feb. 23, 3-4 p.m. Attendees will participate in a program about African/Caribbean culture and learn the traditional movements, songs and dances from Senegal and Cuba while drummers demonstrate exciting rhythms and…
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Scholarship applications available
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC), 163 Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst, is offering scholarship applications for college-bound students who have excelled in community service. The 2013 Scholarship Application is open only to high school seniors who live in Ocean Township or are the children of GOTCC members. A high school transcript must be included…
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