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Covenant Church to host blood drive
LONG BRANCH – Long Branch Covenant Church will host a blood drive 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 11 at the church, located at 355 Joline Ave. Organizers are asking members of the public to consider donating a pint of blood to help others. According to a press release from the church, one in three…
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Helping hands
Checks from proceeds of Greater Media Newspapers’ musical fundraiser Soundstage, held May 7 at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, were presented on May 23 to two groups that work to enhance the lives of children with autism and their families. From left are Glenn Adamo, co-owner, Howell Ice World; Gary Weitzen, executive director, Parents of…
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Long Branch: Complaints down about student housing
New data system tracks summonses issued for violations at rentals BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — City officials said last week that an aggressive approach to problems related to student housing has led to a decrease in complaints to police. Kevin Hayes, Long Branch director of building and development, said at the May 24…
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Skin cancer screenings on the beach June 25
SEA BRIGHT — The Monmouth Cancer Coalition will offer free skin cancer screening to adults at various beaches on June 25 (rain or shine) from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Choose Your Cover” will combine the collective expertise of four Monmouth County medical centers, two health departments and five municipalities to fight skin cancer. At designated…
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BBQ event will aid those with autism
A barbeque picnic fundraiser for SEARCH Day Program Inc., Ocean Township, will be conducted by the Washington Engine Company at its firehouse, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, on June 11. The family friendly event will feature food, rides, five live bands, games and clowns. Residents of all towns are invited to attend the event. According to…
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Long Branch to bond $943K for capital projects
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council last week introduced a bond ordinance for close to $1million that will help fund five different projects and purchases. The council unanimously introduced the $943,000 bond ordinance at the May 24 meeting. The funds would pay for repairs to city hall, a recording system at…
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Gov. Christie — Did he just say what I think he said?
CODA GREG BEAN In the old days, if you were looking for the biggest prude outside ofAunt Gladys — who had a whole lexicon of pseudo swear words like “Good Gravy!” and “Jeezum Crow!” — it would be the man or woman charged with keeping bad words or suggestive phrases out of the newspaper. In…
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Many helped to clean up Eatontown
This year’s Eatontown Spring Clean-Up was a big success. Forty-three residents turned out, and some of the most littered spots in town are cleaner now. The Pride in Eatontown Committee couldn’t have done it without the whole-hearted cooperation of the borough administration. Our special thanks to Mayor Gerry Tarantolo, council President Anthony Talerico, Borough Administrator…
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Bringing suicide out of the darkness
A t sundown on June 4, nearly 2,000 people will participate in the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk (www.TheOvernight.org), an 18- mile walk that ends the following morning at sunrise. Many of the participants walk because they suffer, or have a friend or family member who suffers, with a mood disorder, or because they…
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