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Town announces leaf pickup plan
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Municipal officials are making plans for Jackson’s annual fall leaf collection. “Due to our shortened workweek [Monday through Thursday], we have developed a new leaf pickup schedule that divides more than 100 square miles of Jackson into two sections,” Director of Public Works Fred Rasiewicz said. “We are…
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Fifth-grader’s ‘Casey and Bella’ story to hit bookstores in the fall
Lacey Hickey’s childhood dream of becoming a published author is coming true at the age of 11. Lacey, a resident of Roosevelt in western Monmouth County, harnessed her writing talent into winning the grand prize in the Casey and Bella Writing Contest. Jane Lovascio, author of the “Casey and Bella” children’s book series, said the…
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Girls achieve dreams through Girl Scout fall product sale
When girls dream, they dream big. Whether it is a trip to Europe, a snow-tubing adventure or a tour of a national morning show, the fall product sale provided through Girl Scouts is a great aid in making these dreams, and others, come true. Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties are selling nuts and…
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Community comes through for disabled veteran
Scores of people help Habitat for Humanity build family a home BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The community came to the aid of a disabled veteran in need, giving his family hope for the future by building them a home in Millstone Township. Leonard Cottrell Jr., his wife, Lisa, and their son, Leonard, 6, thank…
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New Royalty releases first album, ‘When Poets Dream’
New Jersey band will host CD release party at ‘Rock for Education’ in Millstone Oct. 16 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer New Royalty will spread its musical wealth in Millstone Township on Oct. 16. The band, composed of five musicians from central New Jersey, recently recorded its first full-length album, “When Poets Dream.” The musicians…
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Public comment on police dept. sought
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of the accreditation process through the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, which is administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Successful completion of the process will also result in national recognition from the Commission on…
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• A champagne and shopping vendor fair will be held 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Sunrise Senior Living of Jackson, 390 County Line Road, Jackson. The free event will feature Tastefully Simple, Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia and many more. Details: 732-928-5600. • Greater Monmouth County Chapter of ORT America seeks bowlers for a…
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Caregiver Volunteers to hold annual dinner
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey will hold its 18th annual dinner gala, “The Harvest of Hope,” on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at The View Restaurant at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. The event celebrates individuals, businesses and community leaders who have made outstanding contributions in support of senior citizens in Ocean County. Trish…
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9/11 responder bill heading for Senate vote
House approves James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — After months spent garnering support and votes, Monmouth County Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) and 9/11 first responder John Feal finally have a victory for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act (H.R. 847). The bill was…
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