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County to preserve Latino history
FREEHOLD — The Latino Coalition has announced it will donate thousands of documents to the Monmouth County Historical Association as part of an effort to preserve the histories of the many Latino communities in the county, according to Frank Argote- Freyre, director of the Latino Coalition. “Local histories frequently ignore the contributions of people of…
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Clam Festival set for July 31-Aug. 3 in Highlands
The Highlands Business Partnership’s 20th annual Clam Festival will be held July 31 to Aug. 3, rain or shine, at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch avenues. Admission and parking are free. The four-day event will feature a seafood court serving food from many of Highlands’ famous restaurants and a beer and wine garden. Blue-Sky…
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‘Super-bug’ threat spurs push to limit antibiotics for livestock
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Dr. John Sensakovic, an infectious disease specialist, speaks about the potential danger of the overuse of antibiotics. Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin stands at right. KATHY CHANG/STAFF A ssemblywoman Nancy J. Pinkin (DMiddlesex) is calling for Congress to curb certain antibiotics in livestock feed and ban feeding antibiotics to healthy animals. The…
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Police warn residents about scam involving Wal-Mart
Police are warning the public of an email scam attempt titled either “TASK-2014!!” or “Wal*mart.” The email is sent from “Wal*mart,” and offers unsuspecting recipients the chance to become surveyors for the company, according to the North Brunswick Police Department. The email states that if a person visits a Wal-Mart store for 20 minutes and…
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Tent Colony Tour slated for July 29
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is sponsoring a Tent Colony Tour on Tuesday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the Together Fund for the restoration of Thornley Chapel. Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as a religious camp meeting ground where people brought tents and furniture…
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Charity regatta set to cast off Aug. 16
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club (AHYC) will hold its “Ms. Race” charity regatta on Sandy Hook Bay from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Participants will meet at 6 Simon Lake Drive in Atlantic Highlands. The race will celebrate AHYC’s 10th anniversary as a successful charity regatta and raise funds for 180…
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NOTES
Queen of Peace High School’s class of 1964 in North Arlington will hold its 50th reunion celebration in the evening on Oct. 2 at Breakers on the Ocean in Spring Lake. For more information, contact Jane Hoag Eagan at [email protected], Bill McGarry at [email protected] or Joyce Lopardo Zinni at 732-583-2474. * * * * The…
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Newly designed app helps owners find missing pets
A n interactive smartphone app is expected to help pet owners find their lost animals. Developed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the app — labeled “ASPCA” — provides owners with a personalized recovery kit that includes step-by-step instructions on how to best search for and recover a lost…
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Bayshore Community Hospital hosts record-setting 5K in Holmdel
The scenic roads of Holmdel were alive with more than 340 runners who participated in the second leg of Meridian’s Heart and Sole Cup, which was hosted by Bayshore Community Hospital. Bayshore’s third annual 5K Run/Walk had record-setting attendance and included an inspiring team of more than 40 patients from Bayshore’s Center for Bariatrics who…
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