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Apps rule for digital kids
By Bev Bennett CTW Features Teens may filter out nutrition messages coming from parents or other adult authority figures. But that doesn’t mean he’s not interested in improving his diet. Instead of trying to play nutrition cop, experts suggest allowing teens to make healthful changes using applications on his smartphone. Teens are one of the…
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Matawan, Hazlet to stay with joint court as Keyport bows out
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — The withdrawal of Keyport from the Joint Municipal Court will not dissuade Hazlet and Matawan from moving forward with the regional system. Officials in Matawan and Hazlet said the joint court has led to cost-savings, and they plan to continue participating when Keyport withdraws. “It’s been a…
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Cornhole tournament to benefit Keyport teams
The Keyport Indians’ football and cheerleading teams will sponsor a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser at 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Ramos Sports Center, 17 Blair Road, Matawan. Check-in begins 4 p.m. Cornhole is a game similar to horseshoes, except wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags are used instead of horseshoes and metal stakes.…
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SkimBash takes place at Sea Bright beach
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The 11th annual SkimBash skim boarding competition is expected to draw boarders of all skill levels to Sea Bright on the first weekend of September. The SkimBash, which is hosted by Jersey Shore Skim Camp, will take place Sept. 6-7 at the beach behind Borough Hall, 1167…
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Middletown pays tribute to Sept. 11 victims
A silent tribute will be held for Middletown residents who died in the World Trade Center attacks with a wreath laying at the Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens on Sept. 11 at 8:46 a.m. The time marks the start of the terrorist attacks 13 years ago when the first plane hit the towers. Township Committee members…
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Shelter controversy leads to new rules for filming
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Helmetta Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would require members of the public to obtain a permit to photograph or film in a public building. The action comes in the wake of an incident at the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter (HRAS) that gained widespread publicity. HRAS currently…
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Holmdel voters need to oust incumbents
We are witnessing how one-party Township Committee rule can eradicate Holmdel’s character overnight. This Republican administration is legendary for their brief Township Committee meetings, where differing views from constituents are ridiculed. This noninclusive approach has led to several major blunders. The worst of these is the decimation of the magnificent 425-acre Lucent property. The brilliant…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A child runs down a path along the Barnegat Bay in Ortley Beach on Aug. 28.
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State commits $8.5M to rebuild boro seawall
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie came to Sea Bright last week to announce that the state would spend $8.5 million in shore protection funds to create a continuous seawall that will extend the length of the borough. “I am proud to announce today that the state of New Jersey is committed to…
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