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Historical society hosts collectibles show, sale
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its 25th annual Postcards and Antiques Collectibles Show and Sale 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 23, at the Auditorium Pavilion and surrounding grounds, directly across from the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove. Admission is free to this event, which benefits the Historical Society of Ocean Grove. A…
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Long Branch seeks groups to conduct cleanups
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Nonprofit and community groups are being recruited to conduct cleanups throughout Long Branch as part of the N.J. Clean Communities program. William Johnson, Monmouth County recycling coordinator and Clean Communities coordinator for the county, said the next step for the city is to promote cleanups and get more groups involved.…
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Military vehicles ensure emergency response
The Eatontown Police Department has acquired four Humvee vehicles from the federal government that will be used by the borough Office of Emergency Management, Public Works Department and Police Department. The Eatontown Police Department announced that it has acquired four surplus military vehicles that will enhance emergency response and ensure routine patrols during severe weather.…
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Monmouth University offensive linemen Keith Kluetz of Mount Airy, Md., left, and Ryan Wetzel of Colts Neck go head-to-head in a blocking drill during a recent practice. The Monmouth football team opens its 2014 season at home on Aug. 30 against Delaware State University. Monmouth is making its debut in the Big South Conference this…
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Schools test out tech programs
By ANDREW MARTINS Many school districts this year will seek to modernize an aging educational system and improve the learning process by allowing students to use their personal tech gadgets as classroom tools. The move is part of a growing trend to make devices like laptops, smartphones and tablets part of the curriculum. “I think…
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Long Branch man faces life in prison in double homicide
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Memorial candles and balloons line the sidewalk leading to the Lippincott Avenue home where Joan Colbert and her foster daughter, Veronica Roach, lived. Long Branch resident Brian Farmer, who was charged last week with the murders of his cousin and her 10- year-old foster daughter, faces life in prison if…
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Spiritual medium sets reading at Forsgate
Forsgate Country Club will welcome well-known spiritual medium and medical intuitive Marisa Liza Pell at 7 p.m. Sept. 4. The evening will feature a 90-minute “experience” where selected guests will receive messages of strength, hope and love from the other side, according to a press release. General admission is $40. Forsgate members may register by…
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Fatal crash victims identified
By Taylor Lier Three victims of a fatal three-vehicle crash on Kozloski Road in Freehold Township were identified by authorities Wednesday afternoon during a press conference at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold. Nicholas J. Dever, 19, of Freehold Borough, was driving a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta traveling south on Kozloski Road when he lost…
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Brodeur continues dominance of Jersey Shore grand prix
The Jersey Shore Golden Grand Prix has been golden for distance runner Andrew Brodeur. The former state champion at Brick Memorial High School and star at Duke University has won every race that he has entered in the Grand Prix series this summer. His latest triumph was in the Asbury Park 5K on Aug. 9.…
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