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Miniature therapy horses bring hope, healing
By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer They are there soon after disaster strikes to ease tragedy for children and adults alike. The day after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, they were there to comfort children who lost schoolmates. And when the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses are not visiting sick children or those…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Vagabond Travel Agency, Little Silver, has announced that Diane Marks has graduated from the College of Disney Knowledge. Travel counselors at Vagabond Travel receive extensive training on Disney Destinations’ theme parks, resorts, cruises and vacation packages to provide professional assistance in planning Disney vacations. The agency has been in business for nearly 45 years and…
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Riverfront restaurant slated for Sea Bright post office site
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer An architectural rendering depicts Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, which is set to open Fourth of July weekend overlooking the Shrewsbury River. The property formerly housed the Sea Bright post office, a café, surf shop and hair salon, with apartments on the upper levels and several bungalow-style buildings at the rear…
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Officials request funds for more public housing
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer City, state and federal officials, as well as the owner of Washington Manor, a 100-unit development for seniors, veterans and disabled individuals, pose in front of a plaque dedicated to the $3 million renovation project for the Long Branch apartment complex. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — Public officials praised the…
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American Red Cross addresses home fires
Sadly, American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter disaster response volunteers were extremely busy over Memorial Day weekend, meeting with families who experienced multiunit home fires in Cliffwood Beach, Lakewood and Long Branch. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 44 displaced residents who found themselves in need of basics such as food, clothing, shoes, hygiene…
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Benefit to raise funds for cardiac center
A “Liv with All Your Heart” benefit will take place noon-4 p.m. June 6 at The Headliner, 1401 Route 35, Neptune. All proceeds will benefit congenital heart defect research at the Cardiac Center of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The family-friendly event will feature a live band, DJ, lawn games, activities for children, raffles and…
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Walk, run to benefit leukemia patient
The 2015 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run on June 13 will mark the 10th time that supporters have come together to recognize children with cancer and blood disorders. In 2001, Anthony Vallejo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Anthony continued to be cancer-free for nine years until last May, when the…
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Takanassee Beach goes from free to fee in Long Branch
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city will add a 16th beach to the inventory of public beaches that require badges this summer, ending years of free admission to Takanassee Beach. During its May 26 workshop meeting, the City Council discussed charging for admission to the beach, which was free last summer…
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