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Monmouth U to host Founders’ Day celebration
WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University will host the annual Founders’ Day celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with the convocation ceremony beginning at 2:15 p.m. in Pollak Theatre. Distinguished scientist and director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Marcia Mc- Nutt, will deliver the convocation address. She will also receive an honorary degree during the event.…
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9/11 responder bill headed for Senate vote
House approves James Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) is surrounded by members of the New York congressional delegation, members of the FealGood Foundation and 9/11 responders at a rally at ground zero in New York on March 14. LONG BRANCH — After months…
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Boxing provides outlet for youths
For some, ‘No Guns, Just Gloves’ provides an alternative to gangs BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The buzzing Everlast timer provides a structure to the evening boxing class at International Combative Arts and Technology Academy (ICAT), a structure that may be missing from some of the young participants’ lives. Assistant Coach Mark Pattock teaches a…
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Local FMERA members urge greater transparency
Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority adopts bylaws at first meeting BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The recently formed Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) adopted bylaws at its first meeting Sept. 28 despite protests that the information had not been made public. Several members of the public, including Oceanport Borough Council President Joseph Irace, criticized…
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Students spar and work out on heavy bags prior to a boxing class at International Combative Arts and Technology Academy in Ocean Township on Sept. 29. Story and more photos, page 3 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff
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The Long Branch Coalition of CondominiumAssociations (LBCC) has scheduled a meeting for 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Harbour Mansion Community Room, 675 Ocean Ave. The parking lot is available to members in the rear of the building. The agenda includes the refund of snow and lightning, Metro Media Energy, network, Save Ocean Avenue and…
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Healing program at retreat center in October
The Diocese of Metuchen is partnering with the Diocese of Trenton to offer a Beginning Experience program designed to help widowed, separated and divorced persons make a new beginning in life through a powerful, intense and positive experience of hope and peace. Set to take place the weekend of Oct. 15-17 at the Stella Maris…
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Healthy Habitats contest under way
Conservation Habits=Healthy Habitats is the theme for the 2010 Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the Freehold Soil Conservation District and the N.J. Association of Conservation Districts. Students in grades 2-12 in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are invited to learn about the importance of creating and maintaining healthy habitats. By practicing conservation habits, students can have…
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