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in service
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. John C. Laczkowski, brother of Brenda Cary of Little Silver, has been mobilized and activated at Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operation New Dawn or Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldier is a member of the 131st Transportation Company in Williamstown, Pa. The…
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Learn about marine mammals and turtles
Halley Martinez of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine will present a program, “Marine Mammals and Turtles,” at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting at 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road in Fair Haven. The public is welcome; admission is free. Halley Martinez has been the education…
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Eastern Branch offers tips for summer job hunting
SHREWSBURY — The Monmouth County Library’s Career Information Center at the Eastern Branch Library in Shrewsbury will present “Summer Job Tips,” a free program, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. The program will offer resources and job search methods. Participants will learn how to use online job listings and the ReferenceUSA business directory, among other jobseeker…
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Dog day afternoon
Above: Canine friends romp in the snow at the off-leash dog park area at Wolf Hill Recreation Area in Oceanport on Jan. 27. Owners and their canine companions enjoy the new fallen snow deposited overnight. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Short month is long on activities at Parks
February may be the shortest month of the year, but the Monmouth County Park System packs it with fun activities for residents to enjoy. From open ceramics to the blacksmith demonstration, there’s plenty to do in the parks. Don’t worry about planning ahead since these programs allow visitors to just stop by and enjoy. No…
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Newcomers’ Club hosts ‘The Lucky Name’
The Newcomers’ Club of Rumson-Fair Haven-Little Silver-Shrewsbury will host “The Lucky Name” annual fundraiser, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at McLoone’s Pier House, Pier Village, Long Branch. The evening includes a grand prize raffle, chance and silent auctions, and a cocktail reception. Proceeds will support the club’s 2010- 11 charity, Life Guard Ecumenical Foundation (LGEF), a…
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Tips on getting Red Bank’s groove back
Bistro owner cites factors that keep shoppers out of town BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer RED BANK — George Lyristis, a longtime borough businessman and owner of the Bistro on Broad Street, presented a list of customer-friendly recommendations to the Borough Council at its meeting Jan. 24. Lyristis recommendations focused on making Red Bank more…
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Ranney concerts open to community
TINTON FALLS— Ranney School’s Performing Arts Department is hosting a series of concerts that are open to music-loving members of the community. The upcoming concert beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, will take place at the Ranney School Parents’ Association’s Panther Hall. The event will feature an instrumental concert presented in the spirit…
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Owner is one treasure at bicycle museum
Collection in Freehold is visited by guests from around the world BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer David Metz has welcomed visitors from around the world to his bicycle museum in Freehold Borough. His prized possession is an 1896 Zimmy built by bicycle racing champion Arthur Zimmerman. The Borough Council recently honored Metz on his…
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