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L’Oréal to host annual dog-appreciation event
L’Oréal will present the 11th annual “Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the L’Oréal USA facility, 35 Broadway Road, Cranbury. The Doggie Appreciation Day event will be held on the great lawn of New Jersey’s biggest dog park and will include dog races, rescue organizations, Rescue Bingo,…
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Museum to sponsor anniversary luncheon
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum will host a luncheon to celebrate its 30th anniversary at 1 p.m. Aug. 17, at the historic Deal Golf and Country Club, 1 Golf Lane, Deal. The celebration will recognize exceptional people who led the way from the museum’s beginnings in 1984 at the former Oakhurst School, to the…
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City allocates $400K grant toward multiple projects
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A $406,000 federal grant will be used to fund infrastructure improvements, police salaries and special events in the city. Jake Jones, director of the city’s Office of Community and Economic Development, said last week that the city annually receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are…
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All-Women Lifeguard Tour nament
Lifeguards compete during the 30th annual National Park System All-Women Lifeguard Tournament held at the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway National Park on July 30. The tournament, which is the oldest and largest of its kind exclusively for women, features various challenges, including the surfboat challenge race, distance run, ocean-kayak challenge, run-swim-run, run-paddle-run, Ironwoman, surf…
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Advocates warn against leaving children in cars
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A demonstration shows the temperatures inside and outside of a parked vehicle on July 30. The event was part of an effort to show the dangers of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. I n the midst of the dog days of summer, child-safety advocates are focused on curtailing…
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Beyond the beach: New Jersey day trips
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Visitors to Frenchtown can take a break from shopping to sit alongside the Delaware River. A s droves of tourists continue their summer pilgrimages to the Shore, full-time residents may seek their own outdoor escapes, if only for a day. Fortunately for them, New Jersey has much more to offer…
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Lifeguards throughout the East Coast compete in the distance run event during the 30th annual National Park System All-Women Lifeguard Tournament held at Sandy Hook July 30. See more photos, page 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Scheuerman, Palladino ready for big college football seasons
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Former Allentown High School star Ross Scheuerman is now a standout at Lafayette College. As he prepares for his senior year, the ex-Redbird is a preseason All-American, which comes on the heels of being All-Patriot League last fall. Scheuerman helped Lafayette win the conference title last fall. Running back Ross Scheuerman…
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Learn the early warning signs of bullying
Children grow and develop their personalities in various ways. While many youngsters are teased or receive some good-natured ribbing at some point in their school careers, some teasing can eventually turn into bullying. The National Education Association estimates that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students.…
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