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Dream Factory of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit that grants dreams to critically or chronically ill children between the ages of 3 and 18 in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties, is selling tickets for a Lakewood BlueClaws game on July 23. Tickets are $10. For information, call 732-840-1006 or email [email protected] or go to…
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Juvenile charged with possession
PLUMSTED — One juvenile was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance believed to be marijuana after police officers responded to a house party on Hemlock Drive on April 23. According to information provided by the Plumsted Police Department, at approximately 1:22 a.m., Detective Brant Uricks was patrolling the area of Hemlock…
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BBQ, Baskets and Beach Ball Bash, a fundraiser for Rescue Ridge, a nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue group, will be held 3-7 p.m. May 22 at the Headliner, 1401 Route 35 south, Neptune. The event will feature a gift auction, grill and buffet, bar, music and more. Cost: $25 per adult, $10 per child. Event…
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‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Mikey Rosen The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be presented to two…
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Two arrested at drug store
JACKSON — Two 23-year-old residents of Jackson have been charged with attempting to use falsified prescriptions to obtain controlled dangerous substances. “Jackson police Detectives Mitch Cowit and Frank Mendez, in an ongoing investigation into individuals attempting to obtain controlled dangerous substances by fraud, arrested two individuals,” Sgt. Christopher Parise said in a May 4 press…
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Jets receiver supports fundraiser
JACKSON — New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards will be a special guest with Ronald McDonald at the fourth statewide/11th annual “Walk with Ronald.” Edwards will join Ronald in leading all the walkers on May 22 at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. The fundraising event will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Long Branch,…
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Food pantry gets new director
JACKSON— The Jackson Food Pantry has a new director. On May 1, Linda Wagner received the key to the pantry from past director Donna Sauers, who will be remaining involved in her role as assistant to the director. Wagner’s mission statement is adopted from a quote from Audrey Hepburn, who said, “People, even more than…
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Howell education group to host Race to Educate
HOWELL — The 2011 “Race to Educate 5K Race/Walk” will be held on June 4. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and race time will be at 9 a.m. at Howell Middle School South, 220 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell. The event is being held in conjunction with the Freehold Area Running Club and is sponsored by…
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Relay for Life set for May 20-21 in Jackson
Relay for Life of Jackson will be held from 5 p.m. May 20 to 7 a.m. May 21 at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. Relay for Life is an overnight event where people from the community come together to fight the battle against cancer. The overnight vigil is held to…
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