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Volunteer says advances have been made
The holidays are upon us and it is the time of giving. The giving of gifts, the giving of time, the giving of goodwill, and most importantly, the giving of thanks. As a volunteer, I want to thank every person who has supported the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Perhaps it is a donation, attending…
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FRANK GALIPO Leonard Feber, 4, of Tinton Falls, plays on the beach at Victory Park, Rumson, on Dec. 13.
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The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will celebrate International Brain Teasers Month with humorous anecdotes from local writer Fred Weintraub at 2 p.m. Jan. 16. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Details: www.theoceancountylibrary.org or 732-928-4400. The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host international…
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Gifts to be given out Dec. 17-18
HOWELL — Families from Howell and Farmingdale who are in need of gifts for the holiday season are invited to attend the Howell Holiday Give Away on Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Howell Community Enrichment Center at Southard School, 115 Kent…
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Students in grades 2-12 may enter poster contest
New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are now accepting entries in a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “We All Need Trees,” according to a press release. Students may compete in the following categories: Grades 2-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-9…
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New honor roll pays tribute to Plumsted veterans
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Boy Scout Randy Barnes, 17, who is working to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, stands in front of a reconstructed wall of honor that pays tribute to Plumsted residents who have served in the U.S. armed forces. A teenager who is working to attain the rank of Eagle Scout…
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Property tax appeals may prove to be costly
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Every year, property owners file tax appeals in droves in the hopes of lowering their assessed value and paying less in property taxes. However, doing so can be an expensive proposition, as many are compelled to hire an attorney and an appraisal company with no guarantee of victory. Patrick De…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Howell school children entertain residents who came out to the municipal complex on Dec. 8 to enjoy the community’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The popular event included music, games and a visit from Santa Claus.
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Shrewsbury Volkswagen partners with CHOP for holiday toy and gift drive
Shrewsbury Volkswagen, the region’s largest Volkswagen dealer, is continuing its longstanding partnership with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) by hosting a toy and gift drive to benefit the hospital. Now through Dec. 20, area residents and businesses are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys and gifts at Shrewsbury Volkswagen in Tinton Falls. The…
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