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Lutheran Church holding food drive
The Lutheran Church of the Reformation is having an ongoing food drive to ensure that the food pantry is always stocked and ready to help those in need of food. The food pantry is currently operating at the lowest stock levels in recent times. With the stock levels being so low, and the increasing number…
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Deer on the hoof a growing problem in Ocean Twp.
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township Council is searching for options to deal with the growing number of deer in the area. Mayor Christopher Siciliano said during the Nov. 12 council workshop meeting that an increased deer population is resulting in more collisions with cars and a general health concern for…
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Monmouth Civic Chorus offers carolers
The award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus is sending its singers on the road to brighten your holidays with seasonal music. Groups of carolers are available to add merriment to home, office or community gatherings. For unique gift-giving, the chorus is offering singing Christmas grams, delivered in person in Monmouth County to the recipient of your choice.…
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Election drama continues in Red Bank
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer The two-decade dominance of Democrats in Red Bank hinges on a two-vote margin, which will be tested Friday. A recount of all 3,908 votes cast Nov. 3 in the municipal election will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 in the Board of Elections offices in Freehold. All votes —…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Rook Coffee has announced that its second annual Rook Run held on Oct. 11 raised over $175,000 to support The Valerie Fund, a nonprofit organization that specializes in providing comprehensive health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. The Valerie Fund provides a complete level of care to more than 4,000 children at their…
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Unsafe buildings being demolished in Broadway area
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Several properties in the lower Broadway redevelopment zone deemed unsafe by the city have been demolished over recent weeks. Mayor Adam Schneider said four properties in the zone, all owned by developer Diversified Realty Advisors, operating as Long Branch Partners, have been demolished by the developer, while…
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Christmas story set on church grounds
The 31st annual A Drive Through the Christmas Story, an outdoor display of 10 life-size Bible scenes including live costumed characters, animals and holiday music, will be presented Nov. 27, 28 and 29 and Dec. 4, 5 and 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 5-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, on the grounds of Sayre Woods Bible Church,…
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Call for move to clean energy follows veto of Port Ambrose
By KAYLA J. MARSH LONG BRANCH — The New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club is calling for development of offshore wind energy to move the state toward a clean-energy future following the veto of a proposal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) port off the coast of Long Branch. “The veto of this port…
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Elks holding free Thanksgiving dinner
Antler Lodge No. 21 from Long Branch Elks is offering a free Thanksgiving day dinner, at the lodge, 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch, Nov. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 732-222-9742.
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