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Investigation reveals third-grade student allegedly set school fires
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer EDISON — A third-grader was allegedly responsible for setting the two fires at district schools over a four-day period, according to Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley. O’Malley confirmed that the student, who was taking part in a summer literacy program in the district, was found with a lighter on his person…
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Monmouth County All-Star Team
Players from the Monmouth County all-star team head out to the field for the start of the annual US Army All-Shore Gridiron Classic on July 16. The all-star game features the best graduated senior football players from Monmouth and Ocean counties playing against each other. Long Branch High School was the host this year. Bragging…
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Literacy groups help students turn page toward better life
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Chris Vecere, a volunteer tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County, chats with students during an ESL conversation group at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury on July 15. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Navigating through everyday life involves innumerable small tasks that many take for granted. Signing forms,…
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Oceanport braces for record Aug. 2 Haskell turnout
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer American Pharoah is coming— and Oceanport is getting prepared for the arrival of the expected huge crowd that will come watch the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. The borough is working with several stakeholders on the logistics of preparing for an estimated turnout of some 60,000 racing fans for…
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The most annoying new-car features
How can something be considered a ‘convenience’ when it’s inconvenient to operate? By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though today’s cars deliver accommodations and levels of performance that are unmatched in motoring history, no car is perfect. A given model may leap off the line with authority, hug the corners as tightly a child clutching on…
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Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Eatontown auto dealers support The Valerie Fund
George and Jeff Wall of George Wall Ford Lincoln Following a very successful 2014 campaign, franchised auto retailers from across New Jersey are, again, partnering with The Valerie Fund to raise money for thousands of children with cancer and blood disorders. The New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign will also highlight the incredible work auto…
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The Provident Bank outlines hidden expenses in selling your home
Everyone knows that when you sell your home, there are closing costs, Realtor commissions, legal fees, etc. … but what about the hidden costs? “The cost of selling a home goes beyond the standard fees. Sellers should be aware of them and budget accordingly before putting their house on the market,” says Barbara Carrollo-Loeffler, senior…
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SPORT SHORTS
Middletown native Trevor van Riemsdyk is bringing the most cherished trophy in hockey — the Stanley Cup — home. Van Riemsdyk, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, will bring the Cup to the Middletown Arts Center July 30 from 2:30-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by to congratulate van Riemsdyk, who starred at Christian…
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Maroon and White showcases top girls talent
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Some of the area’s top girls high school basketball teams will be back on the court this summer for the seventh-annual Maroon and White Team Camp. When it received NCAA certification three years ago, the tournament was able to open its doors to college recruiters, a development that attracted more teams…
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