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Local congressmen support bill for suicide prevention
Two congressmen from New Jersey have helped secure $20 million in funding for a bill focused on preventing suicide among U.S. military veterans. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) and U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan (R-3) led the effort to receive House support for the bill, which will now be considered by the Senate. “We have made…
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Christine Cartwright, corporate donations administrator for Provident Bank, presents tablecloths to keep shelter animals warm to Brian Murphy, customer service representative and animal care attendant for the Monmouth County Society for the Protection of Animals, along with Chihuahua-dachshund mix Denzel.
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Vintage car show coming to Ocean Grove
The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a free vintage car show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17 on Main Avenue in Ocean Grove. Stroll down memory lane and enjoy shops, restaurants, beach and boardwalk while looking at cars from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Doo-wop music will be…
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Basie Awards return to Red Bank
RED BANK — Nominees have been announced for the ninth annual Basie Awards honoring excellence in high school theater in Monmouth County. This year’s ceremony will take place on May 21 at the Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth St. Twenty dramas and 26 musical performances were evaluated by the nominations committee. The awards recognize excellence…
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Long Branch’s West End School up for bid again
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A sales agreement for the Menachem Learning Institute to purchase the West End School has fallen through, prompting the Long Branch Board of Education to go out to bid a second time. LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Board of Education will seek a new round of bids for the…
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Auction to feature antiques, collectibles
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove (HSOG) will hold its 18th annual auction at 11 a.m. on May 24 at the Young People’s Temple, 22 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove. A preview of auction items will begin at 9 a.m. The auction will feature antiques and collectibles, such as dolls, dollhouses, baseball items, pottery, Lenox, glassware,…
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‘Walk to Defeat ALS’ fundraiser set for May 18
The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter will host the ninth annual Walk to Defeat ALS at 10:30 a.m. May 18 in Long Branch. The start line will begin on the Great Lawn and proceed along the Promenade. Check-in will begin 9:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the chapter’s efforts to treat and cure ALS, also…
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State awards $81.6 million in grants for road repairs
A package of 391 grants worth $81.6 million has been awarded to municipalities across the state to advance street, safety and quality-of-life improvements without burdening local property taxpayers. “These grants promote motorist, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, mobility and quality of-life projects,” said James Simpson, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). “Most of…
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By the sea
Prekindergarten students at Seashore School in Long Branch join in the international celebration of Earth Day 2014 by planting seedlings on April 22.
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