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City to apply for reimbursement for site cleanup
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council hopes the state helps fund the environmental cleanup of the former Chandler and Maps lumberyard property on the corner of Broadway and Ocean Boulevard that is slated to become a city parking lot. During the June 23 meeting, the council passed a resolution in…
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Two-day book sale set at Ocean library
The Friends of the Township of Ocean Library are sponsoring a book sale from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. on July 8 and 9 at the Ocean Township Public Library, 701 Deal Road, Ocean. Gently used books for adults and children will be available. For more information, call 732-531-5092 or visit www.monmouthcountylib.org.
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Doll, teddy bear tea party slated in Ocean
The seventh annual American Girl and Teddy Bear Tea will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. July 12 at the Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean. The rain date is July 19. The tea will feature indoor galleries full of doll and teddy bear collections; a living history interpreter demonstrating spinning; a fashion show featuring…
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Long Branch eyes drones for beach safety
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With drone technology advancing, the city is considering enlisting the robotic technology to supplement beach lifeguards. During the June 23 City Council workshop meeting, Beach Manager Dan George said he has begun to research the possibility of using drones to assist lifeguards in rescues, identifying distressed swimmers…
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Celebrate July Fourth at Oceanfest
LONG BRANCH — The 25th annual Oceanfest, a family-friendly celebration, takes place 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, rain or shine. The annual Independence Day celebration takes place along the half-mile stretch of the Long Branch Oceanfront Promenade from Pier Village north to Seven President’s Park. Oceanfest offers something for everyone — food, original crafts, professional…
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$2M in fees benefit Long Branch budget
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With more than $2 million generated by just three revenue sources, the city was able to minimize the potential impact on taxpayers in this year’s budget. The City Council adopted the $54.4 million budget at its June 9 meeting, which Finance Director Ron Mehlhorn said includes about…
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Hospital has health education programs
Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, will present community health education programs in July. All programs will meet at the hospital unless otherwise noted. “Camp Jinka” will be offered from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each weekday through July 24 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Camp Jinka is a free…
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Help is available for victims of violence
All of us at 180 Turning Lives Around Inc. are saddened by the recent death of Tamara Seidle, mother of nine children, reportedly well-known and well-liked throughout the community. There is no disputing the fact that gunshots fired by her exspouse, Neptune Police Sgt. Philip Seidle, were the cause of her death and that this…
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Sign of the season at the Quaker Inn, Ocean Grove, on a beautiful and busy June 28. MARK ROSMAN/STAFF
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