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Ceremony honors Battle of Midway
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Joseph Waller JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIXLAKEHURST — The Battle of Midway, which was fought June 4-7, 1942, will always be remembered as the turning point of WorldWar II in the Pacific Theater. The Battle of Midway was remembered and those who fought and died in it were honored during a special…
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SBOANJ golf outing slated for July 11
The annual midsummer golf outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will take place on July 11. The Standardbred Breeders and OwnersAssociation of New Jersey’s annual event will be held at the Gambler Ridge Golf Course in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township. The money raised through the golf tournament will support the New…
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ARE WE THERE YET
Think socks are simple? Read this! LORI CLINCH There are many challenges facing us in today’s world. Naturally, there’s the weather to contend with, the economy to endure, and let’s not forget the task of trying to find something entertaining on TV that doesn’t involve Congressman Weiner. Then, of course, there are the minor things.…
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datebook
A Victorian tea will be presented by the Howell Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. June 25 at the MacKenzie Museum, 427 Farmingdale-Lakewood Road, (Route 524), Howell. The public is invited to sample herbal and assorted teas from around the world. Homemade finger sandwiches and specialty desserts will be served, accompanied by period music. Tickets…
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Howell still haggling over Pinnacle property
BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— An attorney’s letter to the municipal clerk that ended up in the hands of the public sparked debate during the June 14 meeting of the Howell Township Council. The letter pertains to ongoing litigation surrounding the Pinnacle property, a 140- acre tract near the Manasquan Reservoir that Howell officials…
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Foundation to host annual picnic
The Caffarelli Family Study Research Foundation will hold its annual Picnic in the Park fundraiser to benefit research for scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy (SPMD), a rare neuromuscular disorder that has affected 14 members of the Caffarelli family. The picnic will be held on June 25 at Pine Park, off County Line Road, Lakewood, from 1 to…
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Green Acres program marks 50th anniversary
New Jersey’s Green Acres program, which began in 1961 as a result of a bond referendum aimed at doubling New Jersey’s open space and recreational lands, is now celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the most successful land conservation efforts in the nation, according to a press release from the state Department of Environmental…
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New Jersey native receives Peabody Award
BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Amy Tardif I n early April, a postcard addressed to Amy Tardif, FM station manager and news director for WGCU Public Media in Fort Myers, Fla., was the first indication that she was a recipient of a 70th annual Peabody Award that internationally honors excellence in the electronic media, including radio, television…
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Boat tours offered at reservoir
HOWELL— See turtles, egrets, herons, ospreys and other wildlife in their natural habitat during a boat tour of the Monmouth County Park System’s Manasquan Reservoir in Howell. Tours are offered on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (weather permitting). Tours last approximately 45 minutes and begin at the top…
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