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Fort parcels conveyed to county, Tinton Falls
Teen center and pool to become regional recreational facility BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Monmouth County has acquired the teen center and swimming pool at Fort Monmouth and expects to open the facilities to the public in early 2013. The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) approved the transfer of the two fort parcels to…
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Lessons of the past shape the future
CHHANGE cuts ribbon on new facility at Brookdale campus BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Top: Howard Dorman, CHHANGE board president, stands in front of the “Journey to Life” exhibit at the center’s new facility on Brookdale Community College’s Lincroft campus. Above: Sy and Marilyn Siegler, founding partners of CHHANGE, attend the celebration. PHOTOS BY JEFF…
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Dangler calls for community response to drug, gang problems
NAACP official says arrests bring issues into open BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Charges against 52 people, most from local towns, resulting from a widereaching, gang-related heroin sweep by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office may force communities to finally confront the growing problem of gangs on their streets, a Long Branch community activist said last…
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Images of 2012 …
2012 was a year abuzz with activity in the area covered by the Atlanticville. For more of the newspaper’s staff photographers’ best photos of the year, see page 6.
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Windansea’s “Community Unity” event supports Sandy relief
HIGHLANDS – Windansea and eight local bands will host a rock ‘n’ roll benefit beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, to benefit Hope for Highlands and Sea Bright Rising. Tickets are $30 each and can be reserved by calling 908-601-3637. “Windansea wants to give back, many of our neighbors and friends are struggling…
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Redbirds ready for competitive wrestling season
Varsity Report BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: Allentown High School’s Jake Koch (l) tries to gain control on Hightstown High School’s Mark Collette during the 170-pound match on Dec. 19 in Hightstown. Koch won by a major decision, 16-6, and the Redbirds improved to 2-0 with a 49-19 win. Below: Allentown’s Tom O’Shaughnessy (bottom) tries…
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State Theatre presents the New Year’s Eve extravaganza
The State Theatre presents the return of “Salute to Vienna” on Monday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. This New Year’s Eve performance features a brilliant cast of 75 including The Strauss Symphony of America led by Viennese maestro Mika Eichenholz, soprano Mónika Fischl, Viennese tenor Michael Heim, and dancers from the Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine.…
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Equine board will award scholarship
The New Jersey Equine Advisory Board has announced a $1,000 scholarship to help 4-H and FFA members pursue their equine activities. Members of organizations represented on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board are also eligible. Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 16 and reside in New Jersey. The Sara Dubinin scholarship, in…
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Law enforcement puts brakes on large-scale heroin operation
52 individuals charged following lengthy investigation BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni delivered a message to drug dealers on Dec. 17 when he said, “This isn’t going to happen in Monmouth County. Don’t bring it here. We will find you. We will arrest you. We will put you…
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