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Ceremony marks completion of child advocacy center
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Above, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni describes the services that are provided at the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, Freehold Township. At left, guests mingle prior to the ceremony. Children who have been abused now have a refuge in Monmouth County. With the cutting of a ribbon to…
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Grants would fund long delayed Ideal Beach improvements
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer I n 2011, township officials acquired a $200,000 grant from the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Program to use on a project they hoped would help breathe new life into Ideal Beach and its surrounding community. When superstorm Sandy struck in October 2012, the plan took a back seat…
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Second phase of flood project to start in spring
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager David Gentile explains phase two of the $105 million Port Monmouth Flood Control Project, which will protect the Middletown Township area from damage from future storms. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF Three years after superstorm Sandy devastated the Port Monmouth section of Middletown Township, contracts…
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Stars and stripes at Twin Lights
By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer The Twin Lights Museum has reopened after three years of renovations. COURTESY OF LIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY After three years of renovations and installation of a new exhibit, the Twin Lights Museum has reopened in Highlands. Historic flags and patriotic artifacts are among the notable items in the new multimedia exhibit,…
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Incumbents sweep elections in Bayshore towns
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer The Nov. 3 general election saw few changes to local governing bodies as incumbent council and committee members held off challenges to retain their seats. In Middletown Township, Republican incumbent Stephen G. Massell won re-election to another three-year term on Township Committee. Massell received more than 60 percent of…
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Waverly residents save valuable commuting time via nearby Parkway
The Waverly at Neptune luxury rental community has become well known for its brand-new apartments, upscale clubhouse amenities and beautiful Jersey Shore location. But for many residents, it is the easy access to the Garden State Parkway that truly makes it an ideal place to call “home.” The proximity to Exit 100 of the Parkway,…
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Weichert National Convention uncovers real estate magic in Orlando
Nearly 600 Weichert real estate professionals recently met in Orlando for a three-day national convention, themed “The Magic is YOU!” Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) franchise owners, brokers, managers and sales associates from more than 240 offices across 36 states gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel and Convention Center for a packed schedule…
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SPORT SHORTS
Demons N Diamonds held off SS Poseidon to win the $25,000 New Jersey Futurity for 3-year-old trotters Oct. 23 at Freehold Raceway. One of two fillies in the field of five in the non-wagering race, Demons N Diamonds (Muscle Hill) was a three-quarter-length winner over the colt SS Poseidon (Muscle Hill), trotting the mile in…
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Jaguars alive in state tourney as Lions share B South title
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Jackson Memorial High School’s field hockey team headed into state tournament games this week with its share of victories at 14-2-2, but Jackson Liberty High School (13-7-1) stole some of its thunder finishing as co-champion in the Shore Conference B South Division with Pinelands Regional High School. Jackson Liberty’s season ended…
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