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180 seeking victim advocacy volunteers
The private nonprofit organization 180 Turning Lives Around, which is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, will be conducting a training course this fall for confidential sexual violence advocate (CSVA) volunteers. Applications are currently being accepted, and interviews will begin shortly. Confidential sexual violence advocates with 180’s Sexual Violence Program are civilians who…
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stork
Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the following births: March 31, a girl to Bridget and John Molnar of Hazlet; April 15, a boy to Gina Marie and Nicola Francis Petitti of Aberdeen; April 8, a boy to Alicia Bryant of Aberdeen; April 8, a boy to Deborah and Jason Bialecki of Aberdeen; April 8,…
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Ft. Monmouth supports local Memorial Day events
Fort Monmouth representatives will participate in Memorial Day services in local communities. On Monday, May 31, Lt. Col. Richard J. Hornstein, product manager for Tactical Battle Command, will be the guest speaker at the borough of Fair Haven Memorial Day service at 9 a.m. Command Sgt. Maj. Tyrone Johnson, Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), will be…
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Coastal advocate wants tougher development rules
Dillingham urges public to weigh in with DEP BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Tim Dillingham, executive director of the American Littoral Society, is urging state regulators to take a tougher stance on coastal development. Tim Dillingham “We are trying to get the state to strengthen those rules so that the environment becomes a high priority…
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MCSPCA investigates ritual slaughter of animals
The Monmouth County SPCA’s chief humane law enforcement official is seeking information on an incident involving what appears to be the ritual slaughter of animals. According to Chief Victor “Buddy” Amato, an anonymous caller alerted him to activity, including a fire, along the Keansburg/ Middletown beachfront. Amato said the details indicated a ritual held near…
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June programs at Middletown Library
During the month of June Middletown Main Library will host interesting, informative and lively free programs for adults. Highlights include: Tuesday, June 1, 12:30 p.m., Knit with Joan; 1 p.m., Scrabble Club, register at reference desk; 6 p.m., book and movie discussion – “The Razor’s Edge” by Somerset Maugham, computer lab; 6:30 p.m., film series…
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Keyport festival
Left: Teens participate in the IHOP pancake-eating contest at the official opening of Waterfront Park in Keyport on May 22. Below: Jelly Bean the Clown makes balloon creations for her young audience.
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Family Fun Day,
Cathy Noonan, Atlantic Highlands, and Linda Arlen, Eatontown, give directions to a visitor to Family Fun Day, which included environmental and historical programs held at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook on May 23. CHRIS KELLY
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Twp. Committee calls for $1M school budget cut
Administrators agree to wage freeze, pay into health benefits BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer The Holmdel Township Committee unanimously passed a resolution to reduce the $56 million 2010-11 school budget by $1,011,695 at a special meeting May 18. Voters rejected the district’s proposed $48,192,066 tax levy by a 1,433-1,809 vote April 20. After the budget…
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