• Autism awareness key for telecommunicators

    Monmouth County 911 operators are taking the lead when it comes to autism awareness, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Public safety telecommunicators from the sheriff’s office Communications Division are the first group of operators in the state who were trained on how to prepare themselves when responding to calls…

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    New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno recently visited the PMC Machinery Group in Lakewood, a manufacturer that recently relocated about three dozen jobs and its corporate headquarters to New Jersey. “PMC Machinery proves once again how vibrant manufacturing in New Jersey remains,” Guadagno said. “I am delighted that PMC Machinery has relocated to Ocean County.”…

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     Herpetologist Allen Both will separate bug fact from reptile fiction at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 when he presents “Creepy Crawly and Slimy” at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. The program is free and open to the public. Register by calling 732-349-6200 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

  • Red Ribbon Campaign to be marked in Ocean

    Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, announced that the Red Ribbon Campaign will be held Oct. 23-31. “The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug-prevention program in the United States, which reaches millions of young people every year,” Little said. “Red Ribbon Week…

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     A community aid walk through New Egypt to raise funds for residents in need of food, heat and utilities will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22. After the walk, the community is welcome to a celebration at Oakford Lake Park that will include free food and live music. Details and…

  • Halloween goes to the dogs at Action Room

    HOWELL — The Action Room, 4411 Route 9 north, Howell, will host its annual fall festival on Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m. While the event is free, participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the Rescue Ridge animal rescue, which serves Monmouth and Ocean counties. The fun-filled night will consist of a dog costume…

  • Parent helpline deals with substance issues

    When parents find out their teenager is abusing drugs or alcohol, the immediate focus is generally on getting help for the teen. But parents are often in great need of help themselves. They may need advice on what to say to their teen, how to evaluate whether he or she needs professional treatment, and where…

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     “The Jersey Devil,” a drama workshop with youth stages, will be offered to children in grades eight to 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Details: 732-928-4400.  Father Scott and Friends in Concert, with featured guest pianist Jarred Tafaro. will be held at 7…

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     The Howell-Farmingdale Lions Club will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 at the First United Methodist Church, 8 Main St., Farmingdale. Donation is $8; children eat for free. Details: 732-905-2088.  A psychic night to benefit the Childhood Leukemia Foundation will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 27…

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