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Ocean Twp. hosting charity ball March 22
Ocean Township Mayor William F. Larkin has announced that the township’s third Mayor’s Charity Ball will be held March 22. The event will benefit the Community Hope Fund, a nonprofit organization that supports local charitable needs. The ball is a black-tie optional event with a “Moulin Rouge” theme. Big band music, dancing, a silent auction,…
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University presenting ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre will present the musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” at the Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., Long Branch. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on March 6-8 and 11-13 and 3 p.m. on March 9. The musical, featuring a florist shop worker who raises a plant from…
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Long Branch library to stage Purim Parade
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a “Purim Parade” at 4:45 p.m. March 12 at its Elberon branch located at 168 Lincoln Ave., Long Branch. Wear a costume and parade around the library with your instruments to Purim music. Listen to Purim stories and make a craft to celebrate this holiday. For more…
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Blood donations needed this winter
New Jersey Blood Services is asking the public to roll up its sleeves and donate to make up for blood drives that had to be canceled because of the recent snowstorms. About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. The shelf life of platelets is only five days, and the shelf life of…
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Local neurosurgeon saves police officer who suffered blood clot in brain stem
Ronald Benitez, M.D., of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), recently received a “Life Saving Award” from PBA Local 155 for saving Ramsey Police Officer Rich Falotico from a life-threatening stroke.The award ceremony took place at the Ramsey Country Club in late December. “The most rewarding part of my job is to see my patients recover and…
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Forever Zumba
Sure, fitness crazes come and go. But then there is Zumba, which beats on and on to lasting success. But why? “I think it’s hot because of the music,” says Meg Jordan, editor-in-chief of American Fitness Magazine, who has taken the classes herself.“When you add a Latin downbeat with lively passionate music, people want to…
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Get fit, 2014 style
Looking for the best exercise program to get in shape? Check out the latest trendy sweat-inducers that will keep you toned and healthy. By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features Flywheel. Pound. CrossFit. Fusion. The Bar Method. Don’t recognize any of these names? Well, you will. These are among the top fitness trends this year. But are…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Monmouth Medical Center has announced that Sea Bright resident David Mc- Clung has been named chief financial officer (CFO) for Monmouth Medical Center, and Eatontown resident Joan Wills has been appointed regional assistant vice president of geriatrics. A veteran of the hospital industry, Mc- Clung has worked in a CFO capacity since 1983. Prior to…
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Phyllis V. Tarantolo
Ms. Tarantolo, of Eatontown, died Feb. 22, 2014, at the Jersey Shore Center, Eatontown. She was employed for many years at EAI in West Long Branch and had also worked at the family’s restaurant, Rex Restaurant and Pizzeria, in Long Branch. She was predeceased by her parents, Nunzio and Fannie Tarantolo; a brother, Rocco; and…
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