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Warped Tour coming to Oceanport in July
Police chief: Operational plan in place to handle crowds BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Vans Warped Tour is coming to Monmouth Park racetrack July 19. Mayor Michael Mahon said borough officials support the tour that is coming to the borough for the first time. “We learned about the tour in August 2008…
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Two face charges for pellet gun shooting
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two men are facing various weapons charges after they allegedly shot another man with a pellet gun at the PetSmart store in the Seaview Mall. Ocean Township Police Officer Gregory Martone responded to the scene on Feb. 26 at approximately 8:56 p.m. and discovered that the victim of the incident was a…
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Jellicle ‘Cats’
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Former “Cats” cast member Marcy DeGonge- Manfredi, of Ocean Township, helps student Katie Lee apply her makeup during a rehearsal for Ocean Township High School’s production of the Broadway musical on March 7. Right: DeGonge-Manfredi coaches Lee for her role in the musical, which will be presented by the…
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March: So many fertile thoughts
Virgil said, “Look with favor upon a bold beginning” Virgil said, "Look with favor upon a bold beginning" Snow and ice are gone, but we still find winter’s residue spread across the garden in small twigs and browned leaves, soil heaved by frost and tons of sweet gum balls. I could make a fortune…
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Ovarian cancer bill passes Senate
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Sean Kean (R-11th District) that would permanently designate February as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in New Jersey has passed the full Senate unanimously. “Raising public awareness of the warning signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer will save lives across the state,” Kean said in a press release. “In many cases, by…
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Forum on LNG at Brookdale April 21
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County League of Women Voters will sponsor a forum “Off-Shore Oil and Gas: At What Cost?” at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, 7:15 p.m. April 21. The forum will take place in the Warner Student Life Center, Twin Lights Rooms 1 and 2, Parking is most convenient in lot 7. The forum…
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Michael’s Feat spring gala set for March 20
Michael’s Feat, a local nonprofit organization, will host its Black Tie Spring Gala at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan, on March 20. The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund Inc. (Michael’s Feat) is dedicated to assisting local families carrying and caring for seriously ill newborns. The black-tie optional event scheduled from 7-11 p.m. will feature appetizers,…
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Lawmakers oppose cuts to school aid
Rible and Angelini: financial cuts in the middle of the school year are wrong BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer State lawmakers are opposing Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s proposal to cut $75 million in school aid, stating that the action would have negative implications on taxpayers and municipalities. Assembly members Mary Pat Angelini and David Rible…
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Twp. officials consider use of old school
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Township officials are looking into relocating municipal employees to the old Oakhurst school building as a cost-savings measure for local taxpayers. The Township Council and Board of Education (BOE) are in the early stages of discussing a proposal to better utilize the more than 100-year-old school building while saving taxpayer money, according…
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