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Veterans’ Foundation offers scholarships
Graduating seniors have until April 15 to submit applications and essays to qualify for one of two scholarships offered by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation . The scholarships, each in the amount of $2,500, will be awarded to high school seniors from New Jersey who plan to further their education either at a…
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Monmouth freeholders adopt $491.5M budget
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a $491.5 million budget for 2011. This year’s spending plan is a $1.5 million decrease from the 2010 budget, according to information provided by the county. The 4-1 vote to adopt the budget came after the board adopted an amendment that reduced the tax levy by $10.5…
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Spring Lake: a little bit of everything
BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer Downtown Spring Lake Named for the spring-fed lake in the middle of the town’s Divine Park and nicknamed the “Irish Riviera” after the town’s wealthy founders, Spring Lake is a haven for relaxation and beauty along the Jersey Shore. Just two miles long by one mile wide with tree-lined streets…
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Talent shines in the spotlight
Right: Alexa Pantaleo belts out a rendition of “Someone Like You” during “Millstone’s Got Talent Two” at the Millstone Township Performing Arts Center on April 2. Far right: Aditya Vasa performs “Ain’t Talkin’ About Love.” PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Memorial Day parade scheduled for May 30
Millstone’s annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 30. The start time is 10 a.m. The parade will start at the Clarksburg post office, located on Route 524/Stagecoach Road, and end at the veterans memorial next to the municipal building. Residents attending this year’s Memorial Day ceremony will have the opportunity once again…
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Historic county sites to be open for visits
‘W eekend in Old Monmouth” returns again with 40 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history. Hours for most sites are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 and from noon to 5 p.m. May 1. “Forty historic sites will participate in the third ‘Weekend in Old…
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Horse club will host talk by veterinarian
The Pleasure Horse Club of Central Jersey invites all horse owners and horse enthusiasts to its April 14 meeting at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. Guest speaker will be veterinarian Dr. Daniel P. Keenan of the Keenan McAlister Equine Clinic in Crosswicks. He will present “Routine Healthcare and…
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Gardeners can learn to make a rain barrel
Ellen Silverman, Allentown Garden Club member, artist and Ocean County Master Gardener, will demonstrate how to construct a rain barrel at the club’s meeting April 14. Silverman will also provide a list of materials and sources for this water-conserving idea for the home gardener. All are welcome to attend the 7 p.m. meeting at the…
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Samaritan Center seeks donations to provide assistance to residents
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Samaritan Center, a local food pantry with headquarters in Manalapan, is currently participating in the Feinstein Foundation Challenge to end hunger. The Feinstein Foundation was founded in 1991 by Alan Shawn Feinstein and it is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service in education…
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