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Saint Barnabas job fair targets jobs for vets
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Veterans talk to representatives of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System about employment opportunities at a job fair on July 14 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. KENNY WALTER Clayton Simpson is one of countless veterans trying to start a new career. That is why Simpson, who served in the…
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Ideal Beach neighbors unite to ensure safe community
Volunteers enlist in neighborhood watch program BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Greta Siwiec (l), coordinator of the Ideal Beach Neighborhood Watch and a member of the neighborhood group, attend the announcement of the program at the Tanya Keller Community Center on July 6. ANDREW DAVISON MIDDLETOWN — The Ideal Beach Community Association recently launched a…
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Welcome to summer in the country!
Local host families cheer arrival of city kids BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Individuals and families participating in the Fresh Air Fund Friendly Town Program welcome the children they will host for a summer vacation with signs and balloons at Holmdel Park on July 14. PHOTOS BY STEVE MEDLIN Before the doors were even open, the…
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Middletown amended municipal budget lowers tax levy
Pension and benefits costs, tax appeals drive tax increase BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The Middletown Township Committee approved the amended $62 million 2011 municipal budget at a special meeting July 13. The amended budget includes a $46.6 million tax levy, down about $46,000 from the tax levy in the budget previously introduced. “I commend…
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Brian Kirk and The Jirks perform on the beach at Sandy Hook during the Sandy Hook Foundation’s weekly summer concert series on July 13. More photos, page 31 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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business briefs
Wakefern Food Corp. announced that Adam Anton of Jackson and Chava Kranczer of Lakewood are recipients of the Wakefern-ShopRite Scholarship offered by the Wakefern-ShopRite Scholarship program. The award gives Adam and Chava $2,000 each for their undergraduate studies. Adam will be a junior at Rutgers University, where he is pursuing a degree in sports management.…
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Ocean County will use Lakewood’s truck wash
I n its ongoing efforts to maintain environmental standards while saving time and money, Ocean County will enter into a shared services agreement with Lakewood for use of the municipality’s truck wash. “Ocean County is a big county covering almost 640 square miles,” said Freeholder James F. Lacey, who serves as liaison to Ocean County’s…
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sport shorts
The Howell Recreation Department is offering registration for its 2011 Adult Flag Football League. Participants must be 18 years old or older. Games are scheduled at Bear Swamp Park on Sunday mornings. Team registrations are recommended, although individual registrations are accepted. The fee is $50 per player, plus additional referee fees per game. Register at…
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Andrews gained important experience at USATF nationals
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Robby Andrews left the USA Track and Field Championships humbled, but also wiser and more excited about his racing career than ever before. Andrews, a two-time NCAA champion at 800 meters, made his debut at the USA Track and Field Senior Championships at Hayward Field on the campus of the…
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