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JCP&L maintains list of customers who use life-support equipment
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is reminding customers who use electronically operated life-support equipment or who depend on private wellwater to register their account with the company to get updates on potential interruptions to their electric service. JCP&L maintains a list of customers who depend on life-support equipment. Customers must complete and submit an…
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American Red Cross seeks to reduce fire deaths, injuries
The American Red Cross has announced a new campaign to reduce deaths and injuries from home fires by as much as 25 percent over the next five years. Seven times a day, someone in the United States dies in a fire, according to the Red Cross. The Red Cross is asking every household in America…
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County will complete child advocacy center
A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently for the second phase of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, Freehold Township. The 4,237-square-foot addition to the center will complete the facility and provide a safe haven for children who are victims of child abuse, according to a press release from the county. It will be a place…
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Essay contest focuses on Hispanic heritage
Cablevision’s Optimum Community and Olympusat Inc. will sponsor the seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest in recognition of the rich heritage of Hispanic Americans. Open to middle school and high school students, this year’s contest asks students to name a Latino, past or present, with whom they would choose to spend a day, and…
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Chamber’s networking event set for Nov. 12
The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) has announced registration is now open for its After Hours Mixer networking opportunity at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Capitol Lighting, 353 Route 35, Eatontown. The event will include a buffet of hot and cold finger foods catered by Joe Leone’s of Point Pleasant, wine…
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Funds distributed to local nonprofits
OCEANPORT — The Monmouth Park Charity Fund held its 67th annual Distribution of Funds Tea on Sept. 24 at the Monmouth Park Racetrack. A total of $110,000 was disseminated to nonprofit agencies and health care facilities, which serve Monmouth County residents who are at-risk or need special services. The Monmouth Park Charity Fund has raised…
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Library sets its November programs
The West Long Branch Library at 95 Poplar Ave. has several programs for children during November. Registration is required for programs by calling the library at 732-222-5993. Parents and guardians must remain in the library for all programs. “Connect with LEGOs!” for children in grades K-4 will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Listen…
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Area schools welcome educators from Taiwan
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A delegation of 18 educators from New Taipei City, Taiwan, visited four public school districts in Monmouth County during the week of Oct. 4-8, according to Rocco Tomazic, the superintendent of schools in the Freehold Borough K-8 School District. Events were planned in the Freehold Regional High School District,…
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Lyme disease fundraiser takes place Oct. 26
A fundraiser to raise awareness about Lyme disease and to fund prevention education will take place 1-6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jenkinson’s Pavilion in Pt. Pleasant Beach. The 9th Annual Great Imitator Fundraiser is hosted by the John Drulle M.D. Memorial Lyme Fund Inc., Jackson. The nonprofit funds tick ecology and prevention research. The event…
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