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Large Jackson sinkhole expected to be repaired
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Steel plates have been placed on Buckingham Drive, Jackson, at the location where a sinkhole is undermining the street. JACKSON — A sinkhole in front of a home on Buckingham Drive in the Flair development has upset a local real estate agent and people who are trying to sell their…
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Photos documenting history of N.J. farming available online
The state has unveiled an online data and image bank for thousands of photographs that document the history of farming in New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (DOA) collected more than 7,000 photos that date from the late 19th century through the 1970s. Of these, more than 2,000 photos have been scanned into…
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datebook
Cruise Nights will be held at 6 p.m. on Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22; Aug. 5, 12, 19; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23; Oct. 7, 14, and 21 at Jackson Crossing, 21 South Hope Chapel Road and East Veterans Highway, Jackson. The event will feature a variety of vintage/antique American cars and oldies…
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Drum Corps International returns to Jackson Liberty High School
JACKSON — Jackson Liberty High School, in conjunction with Drum Corps International, will host a drum corps show on July 6 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The show, “Drum Corps: An American Tradition,” will feature Carolina Crown from South Carolina, Boston Crusaders from Boston, Madison Scouts from Wisconsin, Crossmen from Texas, Jersey Surf, Raiders and Platinum.…
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All ages invited to enter film festival
Kidz Filmz, a new film festival and joint venture between Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan and the Garden State Film Festival, is seeking video submissions from the public. The films will be presented at Algonquin Arts Theatre in a festival-type event Jan. 27-29, 2012. Activities will also include a hands-on children’s workshop. Filmmakers of all…
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Local playwrights ‘choose to laugh.’ You will, too
Play looks at highs and lows of life in adult communities BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Brandon Allentoff (l-r) of Howell, and Milt Keiles and Arnold Brown, both of Monroe Township, rehearse a scene from“Fade Out at Clo-Achers.” The play, written by Monroe Township residents Myra Danon and Meryl Berness, steps beyond the security gates…
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Jersey Dreamers light up the day with big show
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A dults with dreams of eating, dancing and enjoying themselves are invited to attend a performance by the Jersey Dreamers. About 40 years ago, the band Joe Zisa and Friends formed during high school. Separately, The Chessmen got together, broke up and then got back together. Seven years ago the…
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Discounted tickets to attractions available
The Jackson Township Department of Recreation and Senior Services is offering discounted tickets/season passes to the following locations: Morey’s Pier, Sahara Sam’s Oasis, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Hershey Park, Splash Zone and Steel Pier. Discounts range from $2 to $40.98 per savings. Tickets can be purchased Monday through Thursday from 9…
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Library will close for Independence Day
All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday and will resume normal hours on July 5. The library website, www.theoceancountylibrary.org and its free databases will be available during that time. Details: 732-349-6200 or 609- 971-0514.
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