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Local steps could address threats to ocean life
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Changes at the local level could avert the dire consequences of activities such as seafloor mining and seismic testing, which damage marine habitats and threaten the survival of oceanic species, according to a new study. “Marine Defaunation: Animal Loss in the Global Ocean,” published on Jan. 16 in the…
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Ocean Township considers sharing recycling center
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — With the advent of the newly opened Ocean Township Recycling Center, municipal officials may be meeting with those in neighboring towns regarding sharing recycling services. Township Manager Andrew Brannen said during a Jan. 7 Township Council workshop meeting that he plans to meet with officials from Allenhurst,…
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Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…
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School board will try again on referendum
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The West Long Branch Board of Education will try again in March to gain voter approval of an $8.9 million referendum to fund facilities upgrades. In December, residents rejected the referendum that proposed funding for new energy efficient HVAC systems in both the Frank Antonides and Betty McElmon elementary schools.…
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Sweet time in store at Chocolate and Wine Festival
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jenna Garrison dips a cookie in chocolate at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank. The bakery is among the vendors set for the Chocolate and Wine Festival. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With Valentine’s Day approaching, more than 1,000 people are expected to snack on truffles and sip some port during Greater…
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Bulletin Board
– Free dental care for kids slated for Feb. 6 Dr. Madeline Badalaty of Beachside Pediatric Dentistry is participating in the “Give Kids a Smile” dental program on Feb. 6 at 105 Berkeley Ave., Ocean. The one-day program offers free, preventive dental care to children age 10 and under. If necessary, the dentist will also…
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D.R. Horton’s The Grande at Howell has brand-new model home
D.R. Horton’s Mid-Atlantic division has announced the grand opening of a brand-new model home at The Grande at Howell, a distinctive new community in Monmouth County. The highly anticipated new model presents the first opportunity for interested buyers to see and walk through a completed, beautifully designer furnished and decorated home at The Grande at…
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Santos’ return provides boost to Redbirds girls
VARSITY REPORT By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Nolan Pecci, right, looks to complete a takedown during his 145-pound match against West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South’s Steve O’Campo on Jan. 22 in Allentown. Pecci won by a decision and the Redbirds won the match, 48-28. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR ALLENTOWN Bianca Santos picked a…
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ON CAMPUS
Molly O’Neill of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa. Elisa J. Andrew of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa. Heather Beams of Allentown has been named to the dean’s list…
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