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Campbell’s star will shine brightly at NJ HOF ceremonies
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Milt Campbell, the 1956 Olympic decathlon champion, who received an honorary degree from Monmouth University for his public service, is a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2012. The induction ceremony is June 9 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. JIM REME/Monmouth University…
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Members of the St. Jerome Knights of Columbus Council 15012 held a car wash June 2 at St. Jerome School in West Long Branch to raise funds for the school’s Tuition Assistance Fund. On hand for the Knights were Grand Knight Tony Palmisano, John Magliato, Ken Leposa, Glenn Johnson, Bill Beuther, Bill Lepping, Vito Paolantonio…
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Carnival of hope
Francis Cabadda, of Long Branch, created artwork with the help of art teacher Scott Mooy during the seventh annual Carnival of Hope at Long Branch High School on June 1. FRANK GALIPO
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June exhibition at the Art Alliance
“In the Zone”The Art Alliance of Monmouth County is hosting a June show of works interpreting the themes “Geometry in Art” and “Shoebox Show.” The window artist is Nina Douglas, who discovered her interest in artwhile in high school and became an elementary and high school art teacher. In 2004 she moved to Monmouth County…
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Here’s your chance to be a zombie
Comic book artists seek backers for ‘HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse’ BY CHUCK O’DONNELL Staff Writer For a $200 donation, boosters can be zombified in the pages of “HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse.” You’ll have to forgive Ken and Janine Frederick if they’ve seemed a little dead to the world on recent mornings, if they’ve…
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Eatontown PD upgrades alternate dispatch site
Donated computer equips second center for emergency use BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The police department completed upgrades to the borough’s secondary, off-site communications center last week with the installation of a computer system. Anew laptop, purchased with a donation by the Eatontown Elks Lodge, was installed at the secondary site on May…
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FMERA prepares to move to fort
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) is hoping that a move onto the former fort’s land will put them on the ground level of development for the land. FMERA unanimously passed a resolution during the May 16 board meeting awarding design-build services to Patock Construction Co., Tinton Falls,…
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Beck: State ready to take on feds over sports betting
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — New Jersey officials are tired of waiting for federal legislation to lift the ban on sports betting, and Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-11th District) said the state is ready to move forward with sports betting in casinos and racetracks despite a federal ban. In an interview June 1, Beck explained…
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Historical Society of Ocean Grove to sponsor summer workshops in fine arts and crafts
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is once again sponsoring summer workshops in fine arts and crafts. Workshops are held 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Centennial Cottage Gardens on Central Avenue and McClintock Street. • Paper Flowers, Monday, July 9; Instructor Laura McHugh. Participants will learn how to transform papers into beautiful life-like flowers,…
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