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Holiday Express Golf Classic raises $75,000
BRIELLE —Several golfers hit the fairways this month to help raise $75,000 for Holiday Express. On July 18, 150 golfers played at the Manasquan River Golf Club to raise $75,000 for Holiday Express, which was founded by Tim McLoone, a resident of Little Silver. Established by McLoone in 1993, Holiday Express is a non-profit organization…
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Learn about Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan Aug. 10
The Atlantic Ocean’s vastness is shared by many, especially along the heavily populated stretch of coast between New York and Virginia. The ocean is used by container ships, cruise liners, commercial fishing boats and all types of recreational craft. The ocean floor’s sand is mined for beach replenishments and crossed by miles of communications and…
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Oceanport happy with homeless shelter location at Fort Monmouth
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — A proposed temporary homeless shelter has found a permanent home. Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey said the homeless shelter, which is required to be in Oceanport, will be constructed on the site of Building 906 and Building 908 at Fort Monmouth and not at a previously discussed location, which…
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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital welcomes new CEO
TINTON FALLS — Suji Thomas, MSN, MBA-HCM, RN, has assumed the role of CEO at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, a joint venture of Monmouth Medical Center. Thomas comes to HealthSouth from Saint Barnabas Health System’s Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus where she served as director of patient care. In her position as CEO,…
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Potato Harvest set for Aug. 6, 7
The Monmouth County Park System announces Potato Harvest will be held from 12-2 p.m. on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Help the staff bring in the crop and dig some potatoes to take home for your own family. Free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at…
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Old Bridge collector hopes to drum up world record
By CARRIE FALCONE Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — In 1977, David Iozzia caught his first set of drumsticks during a rock concert at the Capitol Theater in Passaic. BeBop Deluxe was the headlining band that night along with two other bands, Styx and The Dictators. “The drummer from BeBop Deluxe, Simon Fox, tossed a cracked drumstick into the…
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Police at risk in traffic stops
Routine traffic stops. No more are there routine traffic stops. The police are under attack, under assault when they make routine traffic stops. The Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., states that vehicle stops accounted for 63 percent of police officer deaths; their study covered the years 2010-14. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund keeps…
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Student explores law, crime scene investigations at national conference
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — One high school student isn’t waiting until college to begin pursuing her dream job. Alexandra Woods, a rising junior at East Brunswick High School, represented the township at the National Youth Leadership Forum’s (NYLF) “Law & CSI” program, held in Washington, D.C., from July 24-29. The program…
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