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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR An estimated 10,000 men, women and children in lavish costumes twirled and strutted down Broad Street in Philadelphia during the annual Mummers Parade on Jan. 1.
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Program on living wills slated at library
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a free information session about the “Five Wishes” living will at 11 a.m. Jan. 9 in the library’s Community Room at 328 Broadway. Claire Verruni, RN, CHPN, will present the program. Attendees can learn how the “Five Wishes” document addresses how to control care at the end…
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Museum exhibit offers glimpse of Oakhurst’s past
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A new exhibit at the Township of Ocean Historical Museum focuses on the history of the old Oakhurst School. The exhibit includes photos of graduating classes, graduation programs, pictures of sports teams, school desks and more. COURTESY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM A new mini-exhibit at the…
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Brookdale employees seek freeholders’ support
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Faculty and staff of Brookdale Community College told the Monmouth County freeholders that cuts in staffing and a reorganization are not in the best interests of students or the county college. “We, the faculty at Brookdale Community College, are the primary providers of the educational programs and we advocate…
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Audiences embrace controversial film at Ocean Township theater
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Moviegoers proudly declared their patriotism as they visited the Middlebrook Galleria Cinema during the week of Christmas to view the controversial Seth Rogen and James Franco comedy, “The Interview.” “How dare you tell Americans what they can and can’t do?” Barnegat resident Susan Ross, who traveled an…
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Chamber slates Feb. 12 wine-tasting event
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) will hold its fifth annual Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Benefit and New Member Drive at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Shore Antique Center, 413 Allen Ave., Allenhurst. Proceeds will benefit the GOTCC and the Community Hope Fund, which helps local families in need. The cost…
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Legislators help collect coats for the needy
State Sen. Jennifer Beck and Assemblywomen Mary Pat Angelini and Caroline Casagrande (R-Monmouth) collected over 150 coats for the 19th annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive. By designating their offices as coat-collection sites, the three legislators accepted gently used coats from Monmouth County residents. “I’m thrilled the community got involved and helped us get coats to…
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NOTES
Monmouth Players will present Mark St. Germain’s “God Committee” at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 10 and 17 and 2 p.m. Jan. 11 and 18 at the Navesink Arts Center, 149 Monmouth Ave., Atlantic Highlands. All tickets are $15. For reservations, call 732-291-9211. For more information, visit www.monmouthplayers.org.
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Digital classes tailored for seniors
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer A new program being rolled out by the Social Communities Activities Network (SCAN) will help seniors learn how to navigate the Internet on a mobile device. Senior citizens who qualify can sign up for the Digital Aging Mastery Program through the Eatontown-based SCAN. “This is a brand-new project for us,…
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