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New coupon club to meet at library
The Long Branch Free Public Library has a new coupon club, which will meet 11 a.m. to noon weekly on Saturday mornings at 328 Broadway. All are invited to attend. Members will meet regularly to share money-saving ideas while clipping and swapping coupons. The club will also offer community engagement by building a network of…
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Takanassee, firetrucks on list for $3.8M bond
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council has adopted a $3.8 million bond ordinance to fund a range of projects, including dredging Lake Takanassee, purchasing two firetrucks and outfitting police vehicles with cameras. Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said during the May 12 council meeting that approximately $750,000 of the bond…
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Pallone pushes for permanent funding of 9/11 health care bill
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Advocates hope to make a federal law that funds health care for 9/11 first responders permanent, as the program is set to expire later this year. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) said he plans to introduce a bill that would extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation…
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Family thankful for community support
Leaving a legacy is an achievement that is not accomplished by many. Gloria Zastko was one of those special people. On April 26, 2015, our community lost this valuable member. My mom, Gloria, was a leader, role model, mentor, advocate of women’s leadership, and a supporter of both our community and its education. But, most…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A bed of petunias on display at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home, Menlo Park.
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Chamber of commerce hosts networking event
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce will hold an After Hours Networking Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 3 at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 2355 Route 66, Ocean. The event will feature round-robin introductions, a light buffet of hot and cold fare, beverages and door prizes. Attendees are also welcome to jump in a private trampoline…
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Honor society presents donation to 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 this…
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Ocean Grove to host 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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Deadline for grant application is May 31
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Community Hope Fund has announced its request for proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program, which supports local, innovative programs and research-based models to promote youth development. The application deadline is May 31. The Community Hope Fund is seeking local programs that build developmental assets in youth. Grants will be awarded…
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