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County fair has humble beginnings
Local county fairs may seem modern, with their theme park-like rides and fried everything. But their roots date back more than a century. The Monmouth County Fair was first held more than 150 years ago. A poster from 1877 advertises the fair as the 24th annual Exhibition of the Monmouth County Agricultural Society, a three-day…
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EMACC’s network event set for July 24
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) and Monmouth- Ocean Development Council (MODC) will hold their annual Summer Beach Blast Networking Event from 4:30-8:30 p.m. July 24, rain or shine, at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. The event will provide opportunities to network with Monmouth County business and…
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Palatines to celebrate New Jersey’s birthday
The Palatines of New Jersey will celebrate the state’s 350th birthday with a lecture at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Germans of New Jersey Stanton Grange in Stanton. Lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear Germanic heritage outfits from the 18th to 21st centuries. To volunteer, contact George Apgar…
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Former landfill site to become parking lot
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With City Council approval, the Long Branch Board of Education will be able to build a parking lot on the site of a former landfill in Elberon. City Attorney James Aaron said at the July 8 council meeting that the parking lot would be constructed on an…
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Women build hope one house at a time
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Laavanya Pasupuleti, Freehold, works on rebuilding a Sandy-damaged home in Sea Bright on July 17 for Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County’s Women Build project. For the story and more photos, see page 3. Female volunteers hammered nails into pieces of wood, climbed ladders to build a roof and…
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City confirms talks on sale of Pier Village
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Pier Village, the city’s most recognizable redevelopment project, may be changing hands by the end of summer. Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider confirmed that Kushner Companies has begun negotiations with Ironstate Development, a subsidiary of Applied Development, for the two existing phases of Pier Village along the beachfront, as well…
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County fairs grounded in agricultural roots
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The BXM Stunt Show returns to this year’s Monmouth County Fair. A summer staple in central New Jersey, county fairs can be counted on for more than just food and fun. They offer a snapshot of the state’s agricultural past and a look at the artistic talents of local residents.…
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Drive, family … drive!
With summer travel season in high gear, it’s a good idea to ensure the family’s next road trip will be memorable, and for all the right reasons. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Hitting the road with kids in tow for a good old-fashioned road trip this year? You’re not alone. A recent survey conducted by…
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Q&A
Aggressive laws with Sharon Peters I received many comments from readers when I requested a sharing of ideas about how to address aggressive driving in ways that might reduce it. Several recommended this: “stricter laws with teeth.” I love stronger highway laws — not all drivers do. And lawmakers are often reluctant to upset that…
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