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Library commission supports food bank
The Monmouth County Library Commission donated 11,494 cans of food and other nonperishable items to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as the result of its Food for Fines program held throughout the 13 branches of the countywide system in conjunction with Monmouth County’s annual food drive. “I am so happy our library users…
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Critics blast NJ Transit fare hike proposal
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A proposed fare increase and service cuts announced by NJ Transit would strain household budgets and have a negative impact on the environment, according to speakers at a public hearing on the changes. “When I learned NJ Transit planned to raise the fare by more than 9 percent, I…
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The Ocean Grove Auditorium Choir welcomes all singers to participate in the 2015 summer choir season. Rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Grove Auditorium on Friday evenings in June, July and August, and Tuesday evenings in July and August. For more information, call 732-775- 0035 and ask to be placed on…
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Strawberry festival set at Hazlet church
St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold its annual Strawberry Festival and Flea Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30 at 2000 Florence Ave., Hazlet. The event will be held at the church’s front parking lot and feature strawberry treats, music, family games, a flea market and vendors. Spaces are available for those who are selling…
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Lincroft concert to feature French compositions
The Arcadian Chorale, under the musical direction of Marina Alexander, will present “Ooh La La … La La!” at 7:30 p.m. May 30 at Christian Brothers Academy’s Henderson Theater, 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The program will feature French composition such as “Flower Duet” from the opera “Lakmé”. The Arcadian Chorale invites new members to…
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Honor society members give donation to county K-9 unit
WEST LONG BRANCH — Members of Alpha Phi Sigma’s Criminal Justice Honor Society at Monmouth University recently presented Sheriff Shaun Golden and the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K- 9 unit with a check for $1,000 for the purchase of a new K-9 bulletproof vest. “We are grateful to Alpha Phi Sigma for their dedication to…
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$2.6M capital improvement project is Holmdel’s largest ever
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HOLMDEL — The largest capital improvement project in the history of the township is set to begin following the Township Committee’s unanimous approval of the program. The road resurfacing project, which was approved at the May 19 committee meeting, consists of a $2,594,000 investment in 19 roads throughout Holmdel.…
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Ocean Grove hosts spring flea market
The Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30. Sponsored by the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce for the past 35 years, the market features 385 vendors offering a large variety of wares from antiques to new items. Historic Ocean Grove can be reached by bus, train or car.…
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Diocese launches ‘Day of Service’ at schools
HOLMDEL — Catholic schools of the Diocese of Trenton recently made their mark in communities across Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties for the first annual “Day of Service — Catholic Schools Do It All.” A spin-off of the newly launched diocesan awareness campaign, “Catholic Schools Have It All,” the designated service day engaged about…
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