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Monmouth Park receives accreditation
OCEANPORT — The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Monmouth Park in Oceanport has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. The accreditation of Monmouth Park was the culmination of a lengthy certification process that began with the track’s completion…
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Roller derby bout to support Mon. County SPCA
Two local teams from the Jersey Shore Roller Girls will battle it out Saturday, Aug. 22, in Asbury Park Convention Hall. The bout is also a collection point for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where fans can drop off items such as pet food, toys and supplies from 5…
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In the Service
Army National Guard Pfc. Thomas J. Monahan has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Ga. A 2002 graduate of Ocean Township High School, he is the son of Jeanny and William Monahan of Ocean.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsors School Supply Drive
EATONTOWN — For many children, back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with shopping for new clothing, notebooks, backpacks and more. Unfortunately, for many children in Monmouth County what should be a happy time is marred by the fact that their families don’t have the funds to buy new clothes or school supplies. To help…
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World-class surfers to join Paddle Around Manhattan
SEA Paddle NYC (www.seapaddlenyc. org) will kick off its third year of raising money to promote autism awareness and coastal preservation at 9 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. The event, sponsored by the Surfers Environmental Alliance, is headquartered at Liberty Landing Marina in Jersey City but paddlers will launch at Pier 17 at South Street…
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Children’s chorister program offered at St. James Church
LONG BRANCH — Boys and girls 8 years of age and older are being offered the opportunity to receive free voice, piano, or organ lessons while being part of the new Children’s Chorister program at St. James Church. According to Tom Colao, director of music and organist at the Episcopal church, located at 300 Broadway,…
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Tag, you’re
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Michael Mastrandrea prepares to return fire during a skirmish at the Ocean Township Recreation Committee’s Laser Tag Tournament for children participating in the summer recreation program. Left: Brandon Benson, Ocean, waits with his team for the start of a skirmish at the Wayside Elementary School on Aug. 4.
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Eatontown cites owner of roller rink property
Officials say damaged vacant building is unsafe BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer FILE PHOTO Damage from high winds in February damaged the roller rink building. EATONTOWN — After months of inaction, the Borough Council has decided to fine the owner of the Eatontown Roller Rink property for allowing the building to sit in disrepair since…
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Surfside Food Drive begins at local beach clubs
Local charity Move For Hunger will launch its inaugural Surfside Food Drive this Labor Day, Sept. 7, to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune. Members of participating beach clubs from Sandy Hook to Spring Lake will donate unopened, nonperishable food items to be distributed to food-insecure families across our community.…
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