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Matawan teen graduates to featured role in ‘Grease’
Ian Laudano of Matawan will play Kenickie in Phoenix Productions’ rendition of “Grease.” I an Laudano of Matawan will play Kenickie in Phoenix Productions’ revival of the Broadway musical, “Grease,” coming to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank starting July 11. A June graduate of Matawan Regional High School, Ian will begin attending Montclair…
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Sea Bright draws on surplus, adopts budget
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt an amended 2014 budget that will increase taxes and tap surplus to make up an anticipated shortfall of nearly $800,000. Despite applying for $1.78 million in federal grants, the borough received just over $1 million in Essential Services Grant funding,…
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Proponents bet on legalization of sports wagering
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Despite a federal ban on sports betting, stakeholders expect Monmouth Park to host legalized sports betting by the start of the NFL season. Their optimism is due to the progress of a state bill, S2250/A3476, which passed the Senate in a 38-1 vote on June 26 after clearing…
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Support for breast health initiative appreciated
On behalf of Meridian Health, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the 35 Monmouth County and Ocean County towns for their energy, commitment and enthusiasm during Meridian Health’s “Paint the Town Pink” initiative. When it comes to spreading a meaningful message, nothing matters more than the people behind that message. Throughout the…
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Jewish community gathers to seek solace, unity
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Joe Hollander, chairman of the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, lights three candles during the July 2 memorial service for three Israeli teens who were kidnapped and killed in June. The murders of three Israeli teens have become a rallying point for the global Jewish community, with members of…
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State sues to block coastal seismic testing
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer The state is seeking an injunction to block the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from proceeding with planned seismic testing off the coast of Barnegat. The motion for an injunction, dated July 3, was filed on behalf of the state, the Department of…
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Free mental-health screenings on July 16
Mental health professionals from the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center will offer a variety of free, confidential mental-health screenings 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16 at the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, 1691 Route 9, Toms River. Screenings for depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder will be offered. These screenings are open to…
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Fair Haven breaks six-year streak by raising tax levy
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — For the first time in six years, municipal taxes in the borough will be increasing. The Borough Council adopted the 2014 budget during the June 30 meeting. Council President Jonathon Peters said the package includes a tax levy increase. “We did not raise taxes on the municipal…
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