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Program instructs adults on use of 911
OCEANPORT — In an effort to ensure that older adults know when and how to use the Monmouth County 911 emergency system properly, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is presenting a program on ACES 9-1-1 (Adults Calling Emergency Services). On June 10, seniors from Oceanport Gardens in Oceanport learned about the ACES 9-1-1 program, which…
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State budget funds for those with disabilities
Balancing a state budget is no easy task and it can be particularly challenging in a state like New Jersey that boasts a diverse population of residents, a wide spectrum of industries and a varied geographic makeup. With this in mind, we thank Gov. Chris Christie and members of the Legislature for balancing a state…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A ride is framed by trees at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, July 23.
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Sail away
Young sailors make their final preparations before participating in the Junior Sailing Regatta, held by the Keyport Yacht Club on July 24. The all-day event attracts roughly 60 junior sailors ages8 to 17 from area sailing clubs to compete in beginner- and advanced-level race classes. The wind was lackluster throughout the event. PHOTOS BY STAFF…
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Swim calls attention to ocean protection
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Patricia Sener set off on July 22 to become the first person to attempt and complete a 17-mile swim from Sandy Hook to Long Island. A lone swimmer took on a historic long-distance ocean marathon, dodging through shipping channels and swimming past humpback whales and other marine life whose…
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Libraries thrive amid changes in digital age
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer With the help of volunteer Dennis Gill, 7, of Middletown, center, Fairview First Aid Squad EMTs Richard Yarczower, left, and Rachel Norcross demonstrate the various equipment that they use during a visit to the Middletown Township Public Library on July 21. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Those who thought libraries might…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Young sailors participate in the Junior Sailing Regatta, held by the Keyport Yacht Club on July 24. The all-day event attracts roughly 60 junior sailors ages 8 to 17 from area sailing clubs to compete in beginner- and advanced-level race classes. For photos, see page 3.
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What’s the flow?
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: They’re constructing a new intersection and traffic flow setup at the highway that intersects the interstate. It’s called a diverging diamond interchange. A diagram was in the paper, and it looked like a tangle of crossovers, raising more questions than it answered. Do you know anything about this approach? Does…
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Today’s new cars, tomorrow’s collectibles
Check out the current models that astute investors should buy and hold for maximum appreciation down the road By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 While it’s difficult to predict which new vehicles will someday become treasured collectible cars, the valuation experts at classic-car insurer Hagerty in Traverse City, Mich., have shaken their…
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