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Sandy Hook to Long Island 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. SANDY HOOK — A lone swimmer took on an historic long-distance ocean marathon, dodging through shipping channels and swimming past humpback whales and other…
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A ride is framed by trees at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, July 23. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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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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Blessing of the Waters set for Aug. 15 in Deal
To celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on Aug. 15, St. Mary of the Assumption Church will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m. at 46 Richmond Ave., Deal. When Mass concludes at approximately 6 p.m., the Rev. Douglas A. Freer will lead a procession to the ocean by Hathaway Avenue for the traditional Blessing of the…
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New superintendent values strong ties with community
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN – Andrew Teeple, the new superintendent of Monmouth Regional High School, is a familiar face in the district. Teeple, who has been an educator in the district for 23 years, assumed the role of superintendent at the Tinton Falls school in July. He replaced Charles Ford, who left…
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Planned sale of county care centers will be discussed at public hearings
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Public hearings concerning the proposed sale of two Monmouth County care centers are scheduled for August. One care center is in Freehold Township and one care center is in Wall Township. After decades of operation by the county, both facilities will be sold by public auction as the county steps…
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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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Freeholders will not expand West End Park
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Proponents of extending the West End Park in Long Branch gather outside of the West Long Branch Borough Hall on July 23. KENNY WALTER/STAFF A grassroots plan to extend West End Park in Long Branch with the county’s help was shot down last week by the Monmouth County Board of…
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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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