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First conference title highlighted Lancers volleyball season
ST. JOHN VIANNEY By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent St. John Vianney High School’s girls volleyball squad checked most of the items off its to-do list: prevailing in a hard-fought Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) title game and advancing as far as the NJSIAA Non-Public semifinals. The Lancers recorded their first conference crown in program history on Oct.…
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Area teams look to capture state football crowns this weekend
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Three area high school teams — Red Bank Catholic (RBC), Rumson-Fair Haven and Shore Regional — will all be playing for NJSIAA state sectional championships this weekend. Rumson-Fair Haven, seeded second in Central Jersey Group II, will meet Delaware Valley Regional High School (7-3) on Dec. 6 at Kean University. After…
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Caseys’ yearlong quest concludes with Meet Of Champions title
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Rachel Lehnert, right, was Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s top runner at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on Nov. 22 at Holmdel Park. Her 14th-place showing in the team competition helped the Bulldogs finish sixth. SCOTT FRIEDMAN The mantra has been, “Own the backwoods,” for the Red Bank Catholic (RBC)…
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Medical center offers health programs
LONG BRANCH — Monmouth Medical Center is offering several community health education programs in December. “Free Glucose Screening” will be held 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 11 at the Center for Diabetes Education at Monmouth Medical Center, classroom A001 in the Maysie Stroock Pavilion, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. A simple finger stick to test blood…
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Artist shares ocean-inspired works
IN THE ARTS “Transformations” An exhibit of large-scale paintings inspired by the ocean and created by Red Bank artist Danielle Acerra will run throughout December in Highlands. An opening reception for “Sea of Dreams” will be held 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Water Witch Coffee & Tea Co., 67 Waterwitch Ave. Acerra uses oil…
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Public vigil will focus on climate change
Waterspirit will hold a public vigil for climate change action 7-8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Stella Maris Retreat Center, 981 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. The vigil, “Light for Lima,” will include an hour of contemplative prayer and meditation as global leaders convene to negotiate in Lima, Peru. The evening will feature Dorothy Sikora and…
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Area tree lightings slated for Dec. 7
Ocean Grove’s Tree Lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Auditorium Square Park at the corner of Pitman Avenue and Pilgrim Pathway. For more information, call 732-775-0035, ext. 100. Ocean Township’s Tree Lighting will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Ocean Historical Museum, 703 Deal Road. For more information,…
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Public urged to be aware of food, drug interactions
LONG BRANCH — The holidays are often a time of celebration with family and friends. These gatherings center around special meals and treats that many people only indulge in during this festive season. Barnabas Health Retail Pharmacy at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch is encouraging individuals to be aware of potential food-and-drug interactions that…
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Diamond Castle and Castle Couture are now open in new location
Diamond Castle and Castle Couture, two companies under the same roof specializing in fine jewelry, bridal gowns, evening wear, and prom dresses, recently held a ribbon cutting event at its new location, 355 Route 9 south, Manalapan. On Nov. 22, Diamond Castle and Castle Couture opened its doors to the public with a ceremonial ribbon…
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