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Farmlands bike tour showcases rural routes
By JESSICA D’AMICO Those traversing the highways and byways of New Jersey are often doing so behind the wheel of a vehicle, making their way through traffic-clogged conditions. The annual Farmlands Bicycle Tour, set for May 3 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, allows hundreds of riders to see the state from a new…
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Towns seek to use housing funds for Sandy recovery
By KEITH HEUMILLER A growing bipartisan group of local and state officials is seeking access to more than $150 million in affordable housing trust funds, which they say could aid reconstruction in Sandy-impacted towns. State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon Jr. (R-Monmouth) plans to introduce legislation in the coming weeks that would allow a partial resurrection of…
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Eatontown man to serve 27 years for killing wife
An Eatontown man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the May 2011 killing of his estranged wife. Oscar Prior-Ramirez, 34, of Eatontown, was sentenced April 17 by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Richard W. English, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. The prison term is subject to the provisions…
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Wine, tapas benefit scheduled for May 17
The Latino American Association of Monmouth will present a wine-tasting event from 4-7 p.m. May 17 at the private residence of Marta and Michael Silverberg at 20 Grange Walk in Fair Haven. Proceeds will help raise scholarship funds. Enjoy tapas from the Iberian Peninsula and South American wines. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45…
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Students help Ronald McDonald House
Second-grade students at Saint James Elementary School in Red Bank chose to support the Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch as part of their community service project. The Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children being treated at area hospitals. Families get to spend more time together,…
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Pizza party
Amboy Bank President George E. Scharpf hosted a pizza party during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” on April 24. Employees’ children were treated to a tour of the bank, activities involving the importance of the banking industry, and lunch. Amboy Bank has 22 branches in Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
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‘Power of the Purse’ benefit set for May 1
The Children’s Auxiliary of Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) will hold its biannual auction, “The Power of the Purse,” at 6:30 p.m. May 1 at the Rumson Country Club’s newly renovated Riverhouse at 163 Rumson Road, Rumson. Proceeds will benefit VNAHG’s programs and services for children. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, buffet, beer,…
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‘Spring Fling’ arts fest scheduled for May 3
The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to attend its Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 at Main Avenue, rain or shine. The all-day street fair will feature over 100 arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares. Live music will be provided by the…
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Belle Haven to be redesigned as community park
By KENNY WALTER RED BANK — Borough officials unveiled plans last week for improvements to the Belle Haven Nature Area. The Borough Council introduced a $2.25 million bond ordinance during the April 23 meeting, with $600,000 allocated to make the Locust Avenue nature area, which backs up to the Swimming River, more attractive to the…
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