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N.J. Marathon puts emphasis on youth fitness
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer As the popularity of the New Jersey Marathon grows, race officials hope to get more youngsters involved. Race Director Joe Gigas said growing the Kids Move program has been a priority in anticipation of the 19th annual marathon, which is expected to bring 10,000 runners to the area on April…
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Embroidery group to host Middletown exhibit
The Monmouth Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will host the free exhibit of fine needle arts, “With Needle and Thread,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. The exhibit will showcase various needlework styles, including crewel, canvas work, beading, quilting,…
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Transfer of military weapons to have additional oversight in New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie has signed two bills into law that will regulate the flow of surplus military equipment from the federal government to local police departments. The bills give the state attorney general and local municipalities a level of oversight whenever local law enforcement agencies attempt to acquire excess military-grade weaponry and vehicles from the…
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‘Whale of a Sale’ celebrates 46th year
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Bargain hunters look for treasures among piles of clothing, furnishings, toys, antiques and collectibles at the first “Whale of a Sale” held at Rumson Country Day School in 1970. The rummage sale is an annual event that raises funds for tuition assistance. COURTESY OF RUMSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL RUMSON…
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Grants fund preservation of Monmouth County historic sites
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Marlpit Hall, Middletown Historic structures that are part of the cultural heritage of area towns will be restored and refurbished with preservation grant funding. The Monmouth County Historical Commission has awarded $60,160 in funding for 13 restoration projects throughout the county. The preservation grants are awarded for structural work…
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Middletown cuts budget, tax rate
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Middletown Township Committee members have introduced a municipal budget that calls for a nearly $1 million reduction in the municipality’s spending plan for 2015 but raises the tax levy by less than 1 percent. “Our total budget this year is down by nearly $1 million,” Chief Financial Officer Colleen…
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Wine market flourishes in state economic sectors
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Laurita Winery, which produces up to 16,000 cases of wine annually, offers wine tastings and tours of its New Egypt facility. SCOTT FRIEDMAN New Jersey vintners have managed to quiet the skeptics who did not believe that the Garden State could produce quality wines. With award-winning wines on national and…
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Bulletin Board
– Footraces to help preserve open spaces The Monmouth Conservation Foundation and Sandy Hookers Triathlon Club are sponsoring the Indian Trails Run for the Hills on Sunday, April 12. The scenic footraces include 15K and 3-mile courses that will begin 9 a.m. at Bayshore Middle School, 834 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. Participants in the 15K race…
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Highs and lows
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’m 5-foot 3-inches tall and my husband is one foot taller. We share driving responsibility on the road trips that we frequently take, and we need to be able to adjust the height of not only the driver’s seat but also the passenger’s seat. We don’t want to spend $50,000,…
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