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Hayden Woolley, grandson of Susan and Howard Woolley of Long Branch, enjoys a festive Fourth of July at Long Branch’s Oceanfest celebration on July 4. Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 also participated in Oceanfest, distributing 3,000 American flags to visitors. Margaret Adjangba, 17 of Howell, from The First Tee of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has…
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World Wrestling Day
Above: Wrestler Corey Havoc performs for campers during World Wrestling Day held at Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch on July 13. Top right: Professional wrestlers Mortis (l-r) and Doink the Clown perform. Right: A professional wrestler is about to hit the mat. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Slocums of New Jersey plan 2012 reunion
The Slocums of New Jersey have planned their annual family reunion for Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a. m. to 4 p.m. at The Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch. All interested parties are welcome to attend. A Dutch lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The buffet ends at 1 p.m., and lunch…
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Recycling delivers benefits to New Jersey
GUEST COLUMN BOB MARTIN As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the state’s milestone Mandatory Recycling Act this year, it’s time to re-energize the recycling movement in New Jersey and go for the green. Recycling offers environmental benefits and dollars for municipal coffers — a real green win-win if there ever was one for our…
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Christie will save New Jersey from turning into Colorado
CODA GREG BEAN A lmost lost in the summer election hoopla was a stunning vote in the New Jersey Assembly late last month to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In a 44-30 vote, the Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of 15 grams or less of pot a civil penalty…
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Absent governor deserves pink slip
Ever notice how much time our illustrious Gov. Chris Christie spends out of New Jersey campaigning and making political speeches for the Republican Party and involved in fundraisers for out-of-state candidates? It seems to me that this poor excuse for a governor is out of state when he should be in Trenton performing his job…
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Ocean Twp. Special Educator of the Year named
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Ocean Township High School teacher Edith Minott was named Special Educator of the Year by the Ocean Township Special Education PTA (SEPTA). Minott is the first recipient of the peer-nominated award, instituted this year. She accepted the award, named in memory of longtime Ocean Township speech therapist Estalee Levbarg, at a June…
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Council weighs repair options for library exterior
Members vote in favor of seeking bids for $75K repairs to building veneer BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Water infiltration has damaged the exterior of the Eatontown Public Library building. NICOLE ANTONUCCI EATONTOWN — The Borough Council voted 5-1 to seek bids for a $75,000 improvement project to repair damage to the exterior of the…
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