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The Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club will present Dr. Laura Neitzel, a professor at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, at 7:30 p.m. July 16 at West Park Recreation Complex, 615 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. She will discuss the political and cultural aspects of China and will comment on…
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Monmouth U. honors outstanding teachers
Monmouth University has honored three outstanding New Jersey secondary school teachers, including a Red Bank resident. Monmouth University trustee William Roberts, student Adrienne Hansen, and Shore Regional High School teacher Linda Ersor. The Monmouth University-Roberts Charitable Foundation Outstanding School Teacher Award recipients are Linda Ensor, Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch; Dr. Robert Marraccino,…
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Shana Foundation recognized for public awareness drive
MONMOUTH BEACH — Madeline Wasserman, executive director of the Monmouth Beach-based Shana Foundation, was recognized for her educational advocacy on behalf of the public and the health care community by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey at a State House ceremony on May 21. The nonprofit promotes public awareness about…
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Juvenile faces weapons charges in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH — City police responded to a Second Avenue home June 9 on a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, police spoke with the caller, an 18-year-old female. According to a press release from the Long Branch Police Department, two separate groups of mostly juvenile females were involved in an ongoing…
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Tour looks at sites for Port Huron building
LONG BRANCH — A group of local preservationists, residents and others who are interested in preserving the Port Huron building at the Takanassee Beach Club were slated to tour the historic structure Thursday. According to Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger, the group was also expected to discuss other potential sites in the city where the…
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Wolf Hill bids goodbye to principal ‘who watched us grow’
Educator raised in Long Branch to retire BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer PHOTOS COURTESY OF RENEE BONIN Renee Bonin poses with students at Wolf Hill School, where she served as principal for five years. She will retire July 31 after 30 years with the Oceanport School District. OCEANPORT — After almost 30 years with the…
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Long Branch council adopts $47.8M budget
CFO warns cuts may be needed next year BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council approved the $47.8 million budget last week after waiting for the state to review the spending plan. The vote was 3-1 in favor at the June 23 council meeting, with Councilman Brian Unger voting against the…
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Class of 2009
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Shore Regional High School graduate C.J. Mayer prepares for the school’s commencement exercise June 24. Seniors walk to their seats prior to exercises at the West Long Branch school. Despite a steady rainfall, friends, family and members of the school community filled the bleachers.
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West Long Branch approves $9.2M budget
Woolley says tax rate should be higher BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Despite discord among members, the Borough Council has voted to adopt its $9.2 million 2009 spending plan. The council voted 5-1 in favor of adopting the budget during the June 17 meeting. Councilman Joseph Woolley cast the sole dissenting…
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