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Churches participate in walk for the poor
LONG BRANCH — Three St. Vincent DePaul societies sponsored the first annual Jersey Shore Friends of the Poor Walk on Sept. 24 to raise money for local residents who are struggling in the current economy. Some 350 people from Christ the King Church in Long Branch, St. Dorothea Church in Eatontown and St. Michael Church…
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Pink Ribbon Bagels at Panera in October
Panera Bread bakery-cafe once again will offer its Pink Ribbon Bagel to mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds from the local sale of this treat will benefit the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) Foundation for the fifth year in a row. The Pink Ribbon Bagel features cherry chips and real bits of bing…
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Pallone, members of public sound off against fee hikes at Hook
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — At a meeting held at his behest, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) told the National Park Service that a proposal to raise beach fees at Sandy Hook would deprive many people of access to beaches and national parks. “I’m totally opposed to it,” Pallone said, referring to the park…
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RCDS honored for community service
LONG BRANCH — Family & Children’s Service (FCS) will honor Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) with its Community Service Award for outstanding contributions to the agency during its annual fall gala, “Under a Tuscan Moon,” Oct. 29 at the Deal Golf & Country Club. “Rumson Country Day School has been one of our longest-standing and…
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City will use $1.5M grant to rehire four police officers
Funds will be used to return four officers to L.B. Police Department BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city will be adding four police officers to the force after receiving a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant will cover three years of salaries, uniforms and benefits for the…
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N.J. health care decisions best made by New Jerseyans
States are doing better than the federal government at enrolling people in high-risk insurance pools, according to a recent GovernmentAccountability Office (GAO) report. As of April 30, the 27 states that operate their own high-risk pools had enrolled 15,781 individuals with pre-existing conditions that were previously unable to secure affordable health care coverage. Meanwhile, the…
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Cancer patient urges women to eat right
A s someone living with breast cancer, I’m grateful that so many people are trying to raise awareness about the disease, but simply wearing a pink ribbon — or toting a pink bag or using pink dental floss — isn’t going to save many lives. If we are going to win the war on cancer,…
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Fresh Air Fund thanks volunteers, supporters
This year, 85 New York City children found out once again just how special summer is in central New Jersey. Fresh Air Fund hosts, volunteers and local supporters dedicated their time and efforts to help these inner-city youngsters experience simple summertime pleasures, including afternoons of swimming, fishing at sunset and roasting s’mores over a campfire.…
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