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SPORT SHORTS
Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Commission is presenting the Lou Piccola Baseball Academy July 27-31 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Field No. 4. Ages 7-9 will have a half-day session (9 a.m.-12 p.m.), and those ages 10-13 go all day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost of the academy is $115 for half-day and $165 for…
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Large field expected for 39th Belmar Five July 11
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The 39th running of the Belmar Five Johnny Cobb Memorial Run takes place July 11. About 3,000 runners are expected to participate, according to Race Director Fred Hinck. The race is once again presented by the Goodwill Hose Fire Company, which uses proceeds to defray its operating costs. The event is…
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SPORT SHORTS
Rutgers Football will give away free tickets at the boardwalks along many New Jersey Shore towns during the month of July. Rutgers Athletics coaches, student-athletes, band, cheerleaders and mascot will be on hand as well. The stops are July 9 at Brigantine, Ocean City, Atlantic City and Ventnor; July 16 at Ortley Beach, Seaside Heights,…
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Long Branch kicker Mota MVP in South’s win in Simms Classic
By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Two Long Branch seniors officially closed their high school football careers as all-stars. Kicker Vincent Mota and running back Dahmiere Willis were selected to play in the 37th annual Phil Simms North-South High School All-Star Football Classic, which was held at Kean University June 29. Mota earned Offensive Most Valuable Player…
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Crest Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist
Crest Physical Therapy welcomes Raisa Sigalova, who is a physical therapist in the West Long Branch location. Sigalova graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with an associate’s degree in physical therapy. She furthered her education and received her bachelor of science degree and master of science degree in physical therapy from the College of Staten Island.…
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Mild cognitive impairment is not quite so mild
By Joel S. Ross M.D. Mind cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common ailment of older adults (ages 50 and over).What is MCI? Simply defined, it is a condition where an individual’s memory is impaired greater for what can be expected for their age. When loved ones tell you the forgetfulness is serious it likely is…
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Safety tips for surviving the summer heat
To some, summer is the most enjoyable time of year, marked by shorter hours at the office and family vacations. For kids, summer is a time when homework is set aside in favor of rest and relaxation. As enjoyable as summer can be, there are many people who, come the end of August, are glad…
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Reunion of Slocum family set for October
The Slocums of New Jersey will hold their annual family reunion from 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendees can bring records and share valuable information with other family members. The Slocums were early settlers of Long Branch…
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African American ancestry focus of new group
The African American Genealogy Group, a newly formed organization to help African Americans find their ancestors and complete their family tree, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. July 11 at Calvary Baptist Church, 23 River St., Red Bank. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Charles Lawson at 732-530-1995 or [email protected].
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