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Holiday reunion with brother thrills Long Branch sailor
LONG BRANCH — A 1998 Long Branch High School graduate serving in the U.S. Navy was selected to participate in a special event that reunited service members stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, with their families for Thanksgiving. Hospitalman Danildo Telleria of Long Branch was one of only 72 sailors and Marines chosen to participate in the…
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Craft and vendor fair set for Dec. 12
The Long Branch Athletic Department Green and White Association first annual Craft and Vendor Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12 at Long Branch High School, 404 Indiana Ave., Long Branch. The gift selection will include body and skin care products, children’s books, seashell ornaments, stone art, scarves and gloves, tie dye…
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There is hope thanks to the Family Addition Network
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH – A new network formed to provide support for individuals and families affected by addiction is offering hope. This form of hope will be translated through presentations and sharing sessions to convey the message that no one is alone in the struggle to cope with addiction.…
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‘Scrooge the Musical’ to be staged at Paramount
The Premier Theatre Company presents Scrooge the Musical, Dec. 5 and 12 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 6 and 13 at 1 p.m., at the Paramount Theater, 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students, and $12 for children. For more information, call 732-774- STAR or visit…
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Attic Treasures and Bake Sale slated
The Food Pantry and Community Clothes Closet of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation will serve as the host to an Attic Treasures and Bake Sale from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6 at 992 Broadway, West Long Branch. All proceeds will go toward the building expansion…
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Long Branch to amend Transit Village ordinance
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH—The City Council is expected to revise the Transit Village ordinance before the end of the year. The council is expected to introduce and adopt the ordinance changes during the two December meetings, which will include several clarifications to the ordinance that was adopted in 2013. “There has been…
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Holiday cheer
Clockwise from top left: Jesus Perez, right, assists juggler Krazi Kevin as he drops his pins during the annual tree lighting at Pier Village in Long Branch on Nov. 29. Children are excited to see Santa go by during the parade. Dancer Quincy Southerland of the Long Branch High School Dance Team entertains the crowd.…
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FEMA authorizes $34 million for sea wall
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The federal government has authorized a sea wall that will span both Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach in an effort to protect the two municipalities that were hit hard by superstorm Sandy. Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long said the repairs and extension of the sea wall would protect the borough…
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Couple opens hearts, home to foster children
By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer Friends Talli Kenny (left) and Abigal Campbell sit on Santa’s lap at the annual tree lighting held at Pier Village in Long Branch on Nov. 29. See more photos, page 3. MATT DENTON Going back 30 years, Kathy and Vince Cata wanted to have several children. While that did not…
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