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Italian society member to serve in Afghanistan
LONG BRANCH — Members of The Amerigo Vespucci Society (AVS) of Long Branch were scheduled to gather at the AVS hall on Willow StreetApril 20 for a dinner for U.S. Marine Corps Major Carlo Brancato. Brancato will soon leave for a six-month training program at Fort Lejeune in North Carolina, followed by a six-month mission…
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Help for managing Mother’s Day April 24
As Mother’s Day approaches (celebrated Sunday, May 13) sons and daughters who have lost their mother may feel especially sad reflecting on memories of their cherished mother. In recognition of this day, and the emotions that may accompany it, Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host “Managing Mother’s Day” 7 p.m. April 24.…
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John A. Brockriede
Mr. Brockriede, 77, of Long Branch, died April 15, 2012 at home. He owned and participated in various businesses in the Long Branch area for more than 40 years. Mr. Brockriede also had more than 25 years of banking experience, having been one of the founders of Jersey Shore Bank. He also served as a…
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Legislators rally support for saving Howard Lab
Politicians, advocates cite marine lab’s role in preserving American ‘birthright’ BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer (L-R) U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) join supporters of the James J. Howard Marine Laboratory on Sandy Hook on April 12 to advocate for keeping the lab, not funded…
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Rep. Pallone to address environmental issues
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) will speak at 6:30 p.m. April 23 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. He will discuss efforts by Republicans in Congress to dismantle decades of environmental regulations that protect our health and safety. The meeting, open to the general public, will include college students and members of the N.J. Friends…
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Brookdale Guitar Show turns it up to 11
15th annual convention hosts pros and fans, clinics and performances BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Bryan Jeppson, of Jeppson Guitars, displays his handcrafted guitars during the 15th Annual Brookdale Guitar Show held at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on April 15. LAUREN CASSELBERRY MIDDLETOWN — For one day, the Warner Student Life Center was transformed into…
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Eatontown joins energy-use program
EATONTOWN — The borough has joined a New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) program that allows customers to track their energy usage while raising money for the borough. For every residential customer who registers to participate in the Conserve to Preserve Community Rewards program on the NJNG website, the borough receives $5, Borough Administrator George Jackson…
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Beck: Racetrack lease deal will hold up to challenge
NJSEA hears losing bidder’s challenge to Monmouth Park agreement with horsemen BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Despite a last-minute challenge, Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-11th District) said last week the state’s agreement to lease Monmouth Park racetrack to a horsemen’s group will not be derailed. During an interview on April 12, Beck said the challenge from Florida…
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Plastic remains No. 1 pollutant on Jersey coast
2011 Beach Sweeps report cites decline in cigarette debris BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Cindy Zipf, executive director of Clean Ocean Action, presents the results of the 2011 Annual Beach Sweeps Report on April 11 at Sandy Hook. During last year’s spring and fall beach sweeps volunteers collected more than 450,000 pieces of marine debris,…
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