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Youngster shows strength in battle against cancer
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Gracie West, a seventh-grader at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township, has been battling cancer for two years and recent scans showed no evidence of the disease. In December 2014, Gracie traveled to Rome and received a blessing from Pope Francis. CHRISTINE BARCIA/STAFF Gracie West literally jumped for joy with…
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New year offers opportunity to organize
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Mise en place is a French culinary term that means “putting in place.” For chefs, having ingredients prepared and arranged before the cooking process begins allows for greater organization and efficiency in executing a recipe. Applying that concept in everyday life can bring that same organization to almost any task.…
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Long Branch beachfront proposal will be revised
Developers of a 47-unit condominium complex in Long Branch presented plans to slightly modify the development, which was approved last year. James Monteforte, the architect representing FEM Real Estate, said during the City Council’s Dec. 22 workshop meeting, the developer will reconfigure the outdoor balconies in an effort to expand the size of the units,…
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Long Branch to renovate police officer memorial
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A memorial commemorating Long Branch Police Officers fallen on duty is expected to get a makeover. Jason Roebuck, Long Branch director of Public Safety, said during the Dec. 22 City Council’s workshop meeting, an outside group has proposed restoning and incorporating granite in the memorial that is currently sitting outside…
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Redbirds’ boys look to keep winning, progressing on court
ALLENTOWN By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Tristan Millett is the only returning starter from the Allentown High School boys’ basketball team that finished 16-10 last winter. Despite heavy losses to graduation in June, the Redbirds are off to a 3-1 start. MATT DENTON Allentown High School’s boys’ basketball team a year ago went 16-10 and had…
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Race, ride and party into 2016
TOP PICK iPlay America rings in the New Year with a blast during the Fifth annual New Year’s Eve Bash from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. iPlay America’s New Year’s Eve Party pass includes unlimited rides and attractions, a $10 game card, party favors, spectacular prizes and giveaways throughout the evening, a confetti cannon,…
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Monmouth County Park System offering January activities
The Monmouth County Park System has planned numerous activities for county residents to enjoy. Here’s what is planned for January: Surprise Story Time Jan. 2 from 11-11:45 a.m. Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown If the weather is nice, look for the clue at the Horticultural Center’s entrance that leads to the secret spot. If it’s rainy…
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Did you know …
Jane Lynch PHOTO COURTESY OF NBCUniversal NBC’s popular party-time series, “Hollywood Game Night,” is set to return for its fourth season on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. Jane Lynch, who has won the Emmy Award two years in a row as outstanding host of a reality or reality-competition program, will once again lead the…
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Looking back at Christmas
By Lucie M. Winborne, ReMIND Magazine Child star Shirley Temple and John Agar were happy newlyweds at Christmastime in 1945. The Puritans banned it. Our Founding Fathers weren’t too crazy about it. And Congress didn’t get around to making it an official celebration until 1870. But you’d hardly guess it as Christmas approached. We Americans…
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