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Ernesto DeMarco
Mr. DeMarco, 95, of West Long Branch, died Feb. 19, 2014, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was a co-owner of DeMarco Tile for 60 years. He was predeceased by three brothers, Pietro, Luigi and Salvatore; two sisters, Maria and Irmalinda; and a son-in-law, Michael Widdis. He is survived by his wife of 67…
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Wilbur Ray Scholarship Dinner set for March 7
Fifteen individuals and organizations will be honored for outstanding community work in Monmouth County at the 29th annual Wilbur Ray Scholarship Dinner to be hosted by Brookdale Community College. The dinner will be held March 7 at 6 p.m. at Branches, West Long Branch. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wilbur Ray Scholarship Program,…
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National anthem tryouts scheduled
The Lakewood BlueClaws baseball team will hold its 2014 national anthem tryouts on March 19 in the food court at Monmouth Mall, Eatontown, from 3-6 p.m. All interested performers must fill out an application in advance of the auditions. Applications are available in the Blue- Claws’ executive offices and must be returned by March 7…
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Opposition ramps up against Trinity Hall
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer An architectural rendering shows the academic building at the proposed Trinity Hall high school campus, which would be located on a 64-acre tract in Middletown. COURTESY OF DI GROUP ARCHITECTURE MIDDLETOWN — The Planning Board continued its review of the Trinity Hall development application last week, drawing a passionate wave…
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Food bank receives $20K program grant
NEPTUNE — The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties received a major boost for its backpack program in the form of a $20,000 grant from the Charles Lafitte Foundation. The backpack program began in 2008 to provide food to chronically hungry children whose families were not able to provide them with sufficient food on the…
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City picks firm for final design of pier project
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council has selected a design firm for the second phase of a $100 million ocean pier and ferry project. The council voted Feb. 25 to authorize negotiations with London-based Arup Engineers to develop a final design that will ensure the project is economically viable and…
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Library to present programs in March
The Ocean Township Library is offering special programs for children and adults in March at 701 Deal Road. “Baby Bird Houses” will be at 4:15 p.m. on March 19. Make, paint and decorate a mini birdhouse to display at home. Wear old clothing due to paint. For children in grades kindergarten and up. Registration is…
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Sheriff warns against solicitation scams
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is issuing a warning against solicitation scams by organizations claiming to be associated with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Golden’s warning came after the agency received a number of calls from residents and businesses in reference to a telephone solicitation for funds to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Callers to…
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Master developers may bid for rights to Fort Hancock
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Contractors repair a damaged porch on a historic officer’s home at Fort Hancock on Feb. 28. National Park Service officials are marketing 35 of the fort’s historic homes for reuse. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF National Park Service (NPS) officials will consider proposals from master developers as well as individuals for the redevelopment…
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