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    Buying a generator Storms and power failures go hand-in-hand in many neighborhoods at any time of year. Antiquated power grids and substations — many designed more than 50 years ago — can’t keep up with increased consumer electricity consumption, especially during the hot summer months. Mature trees tower precariously over power lines, often toppling onto…

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    Brain training vs. tutoring Is tutoring what your child really needs? Your child has difficulty in third-grade math. You send her to a tutor. The tutor works diligently for several weeks with her on her grade-level math concepts and assignments. She goes on to pass the third grade with Bs. So far so good. Summer…

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    Choosing an MRI facility MRI of head/neck What is an MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging is a state-of-the-art technology that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to show detailed pictures from within the body. Used most commonly to show the brain, spine, and joints, this painless technique also helps to uncover tumors or other abnormalities…

  • ‘Ransomed’ to be staged this month

    Lighthouse Productions, a nonprofit Christian theater company, will present a free musical, “Ransomed,” at 8 p.m. June 19-21 and 2 p.m. June 22 at 404 Broadway Long Branch. Written by the local father-daughter team, Russ Scalzo of Oceanport and Rachel Ryan of Tinton Falls, the musical is about seven hostages who find themselves in a…

  • Theater to present ‘Evita’ musical

    The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will present “Evita” at 8 p.m. June 20-21, 26 and 28 and 3 p.m. June 22 and 29 at 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. The musical — focused on the life of the legendary first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón — will feature a full orchestra, with music by Andrew…

  • County salutes conversion of Eden Woolley House

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Township of Ocean Historical Museum has been recognized for preserving the 18th-century Eden Woolley House and repurposing the structure as a museum. The Monmouth County Historical Commission and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders have honored the museum group with a special recognition award, citing…

  • Sea Bright explores sharing services with nearby towns

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — As a local committee continues to explore the borough’s possible consolidation with neighboring municipalities, ideas of shared services have begun to spring up. “The state is basically encouraging consolidation. What we are trying to do is explore the options,” Councilman Marc Leckstein said in an interview. “[Consolidation]…

  • Walking tours to focus on historic women

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold Women’s History Walking Tours at 1 p.m. on June 26, July 24 and Aug. 14 to highlight women’s contributions to Ocean Grove in the late 19th century. The tour will begin with an overview of the first 30 years of Ocean Grove’s history, centering on how the…

  • Redevelopment study concerns Sea Bright board

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Planning/Zoning Board began discussions about the redevelopment of deteriorated properties last week, with several members voicing concerns about the potential for the use of eminent domain. Councilman and board member Marc Leckstein said that while the term “eminent domain” is being used, the board would not…

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