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Library has reading program for adults
The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway is offering its summer reading program, “Escape the Ordinary,” for adults to enjoy book discussions, programs, prizes and more through Aug. 22. Read new fiction, a biography or a literary classic and be rewarded with a chance to win a prize. Adult readers are invited to…
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Benefit for substance-abuse reduction slated
The Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County (PCMC), an affiliate of Prevention First, will hold its “Look, See, Check ID” fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 12 at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Proceeds will support PCMC’s efforts to reduce substance abuse in Monmouth County. Sgt. Gregory Washington of the Neptune Township Police…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Monmouth Medical Center has announced Richard B. Ruchman, M.D., of Rumson, was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Radiology (ACR) at a formal convocation ceremony held in Washington, D.C. Ruchman is chairman and program director at Monmouth Medical Center. He is on the Board of Trustees of the Association of Program Directors…
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Ocean teen honored for Holocaust project
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer For his Eagle Scout project, Alex Roberts created a Holocaust Memorial to honor survivors from Monmouth County. Survivor Israel Ira Lulinski, was just one of the individuals who inspired Roberts to create the project to educate and remind people to never forget. COURTESY OF THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS PROJECT OCEAN…
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State must prohibit use of inhumane traps
In 1984 the New Jersey Legislature banned leg-hold traps because they are inhumane. Yet last month, the state Fish and Game Council overturned that ban and will allow cruel leg-hold traps once again. These traps are still inhumane 30 years later and have no place in our state. While raccoons are typically the targeted species…
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Visitors who bring bread to Lake Weamaconk in Englishtown will make fast friends with friendly fowl. The afternoon of Aug. 2 was a fine summer day to feed ducks and geese. MARK ROSMAN/STAFF
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Museum exhibit focuses on summers at the shore
By KAYLA MARSH Staff Writer A new exhibit presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association takes a trip down memory lane to highlight how summer was celebrated at the Jersey Shore from 1870 to 1950. “Wish You Were Here,” at the association’s museum in Freehold Borough, brings together postcards, photographs and memorabilia from around Monmouth…
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Christie Rampone returns home after World Cup triumph
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Above left: Fans cheer for U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team member Christie Rampone, left, during a welcome home celebration at Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Kurr Atrium in Neptune on July 28. Above right: U.S. Women’s World Cup soccer team member Christie Rampone greets fans of all ages.…
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Central New Jersey breaks out in Pharoah fever
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Skirka and Emilee Carton mingle prior to the Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show held as part of the “Hats and Horses: A Day at the Races” event held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport Aug. 1, the day before the Haskell Invitational. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR At 9 a.m. sharp, the…
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