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County recognizes community service
Awards recognize historical, environmental initiatives BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Three Ocean Township residents have been recognized by the county for working to preserve the past and to ensure the future of their community. Howard and Virginia Richmond pose with Monmouth County Freeholder Director Barbara McMorrow after being awarded the county’s Citizen Service Award last…
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McNamara adds SC title to county win
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Molly McNamara’s joy at winning the Shore Conference championship was tempered by Red Bank Catholic High School’s third-place finish. While McNamara was duplicating her Monmouth County championship, injury and illness combined to bring the Caseys down Saturday at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. “I’m happy that I won, but…
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Food drive under way at Ocean Twp. Library
Move For Hunger is holding its fall food drive during November at the Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, Ocean, to benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Collection boxes will be located at the library, and Lowy’s Moving Service, Neptune, which donated the boxes, will deliver the donations to the food bank on…
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Robert G. Pfister
Mr. Pfister, 78, of Little Silver, died Oct. 19, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a delivery driver at Shrewsbury Auto Parts the past nine years. Prior to that, he was an electrician at Amtrak, Newark, retiring after 30 years. He was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Jr. He is survived by…
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Long Branch to seek COAH certification
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Long Branch officials announced last week the city’s master plan will be revised to provide for affordable housing, and for the first time the city will seek certification from the state Council on Affordable Housing. Robert Beckelman, of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith and Davis, Woodbridge, discussed the coming master plan revision…
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Milestones just what the doctor ordered for Hawks
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer Just a week after a humbling loss to a top team in the Northeast Conference, the Monmouth University football team needed a pick-me-up. That is exactly what the Hawks got, too, as they were able to celebrate a hard-earned 10-6 win over Bryant University, as well as a pair of…
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Resident questions validity of Fort Hancock lease
The Oct. 19 National Park Service news release announced the elimination of Sandy Hook Partners from the Fort Hancock/Sandy Hook procurement, a true victory for the public. However, the National Park Service still contends that of the original 36 buildings, three buildings, the chapel, post theater, and 26 Hudson St. (the former park service headquarters)…
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Solomon Schechter Academy renamed
Solomon Schechter Academy of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Howell, has renamed the school to Jersey Shore Jewish Academy. The change was made in keeping with the national trend of aligning Jewish day schools to reflect the communities they serve. Board President Herbert Birman noted the rising interest from families that identify themselves as belonging to…
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Kenneth L. Stromberg
Mr. Stromberg, 63, of Eatontown, died Oct. 25, 2009. He was an advertising representative at Bon Venture Services, Flanders. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; three children, Becky, Ryan and Matthew; his 13 siblings, Pat Ford, Eric Stromberg Jr., Bobbie Stromberg, Ray Stromberg, Mike Stromberg, Cathy Stankowski, Terry Davis, Tom Stromberg, Jackie Vascimini, Debbie…
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