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Farmlands bike tour showcases rural routes throughout state
By JESSICA D’AMICO METUCHEN — 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…
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Poet will bring visiting writers series to a close
The 2013-14 Visiting Writers Series will close with a reading by poet Louise Glück at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre. Glück won the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. She is also a former U.S. Poet Laureate and the author of a dozen widely acclaimed books. Her work is noted for…
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Library invites children to ‘Mustache Mania!’
The West Long Branch Library, 95 Poplar Ave, will hold “Mustache Mania!” for children in grades K-4 at 4 p.m. April 30. Get creative and see what tickles your whiskers at this design-your-ownmustache event. Parents and guardians must remain in the library. Registration is required for some programs by calling the library at 732-222- 5993.
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March for Babies walk coming to Asbury Park
More than 12,000 babies in New Jersey will be born premature this year. Diann Johnston, vice president of patient care services at Monmouth Medical Center, has made the commitment to raise $56,000 as part of the overall goal of $280,000 in Monmouth and Ocean counties for the March of Dimes. March for Babies, the March…
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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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Area mother advocates for Sara’s Law at 3-year mark
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Sara Dubinin I t has been three years since the passage of Sara’s Law — and Betty Dubinin is still getting the word out to the public about a state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry for next-of-kin contacts. Sara’s Law, which is named for Betty’s daughter, a 19-yearold Sayreville resident who…
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Tree walk set for April 25 at Sandy Hook
Join the American Littoral Society’s staff and naturalists for their annual Earth Day Arbor Day tree walk at 2 p.m. April 25 at 18 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands. Explore Sandy Hook’s unique ecosystem as well as the flora and fauna along the way. Bring binoculars and cameras. This walk is free, open to the public and…
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Classes of ’74, ’75 to hold joint reunion
The Raritan High School classes of 1974 and 1975 are holding a joint 40th high school reunion from 7-11 p.m. June 14, at the Hazlet Holiday Inn, 2870 Route 35, Hazlet. The event will feature a DJ, dancing, open bar and hot appetizers. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased by May 15. To purchase…
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Child find program announced in Ocean
The Ocean Township School District’s Department of Special Services is seeking children approaching age 3 and those who are age 3-21, who may have an educational disability due to physical, sensory, emotional, learning, communication, cognitive or social difficulties, and may be eligible for special education and related services or speech/language services. The Ocean Township School…
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