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    The morning moon, as photographed in Manalapan. IRENE P.

  • Scouting builds character in young men

    When Stephen Kostman approached me several months ago and asked me if I would mind his making a bench for Heritage Park in Ron Dunster’s honor as his Eagle Scout badge, I was deeply moved. What a fitting honor for Ron. The park was his passion, and seeing the many Scouts earn their Eagle badges…

  • Last chance to see ‘Baby the Musical’ at Center Playhouse

    The Center Playhouse will feature “Baby the Musical” through March 2. The musical examines how parents-tobe experience the emotional stresses and triumphs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby. This 1980s pop-rock production focuses on three couples on a university campus as they deal with the consequences of this universal experience. The cast…

  • Camp Quality NJ seeks staff and companions for summer

    Camp Quality New Jersey, a volunteer driven, community-funded nonprofit organization providing free sleep-away camping experiences for children with cancer, is seeking volunteers for its summer 2014 session from Aug. 2-7. The session is held at a campground in Sussex County. Volunteers are needed to serve as companions, support staff and medical personnel, according to a…

  • Fire academy graduates complete training, join local departments

    The Monmouth County Fire Academy recently graduated 42 firefighters from the Firefighter I program. Graduates were divided into two classes: Class 100 graduated Jan. 14, and Class 101 graduated Jan. 15. Both ceremonies were held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Route 33, Howell. Graduates worked 188 hours over 30 sessions and received training in…

  • Event will support ALS organization

    Sinderella’s Ball, an event to raise funds for Joan Dancy and PALS, will be held at the Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, at 8 p.m. March 1. Joan Dancy and PALS (People with ALS) is an organization that provides direct help to area residents who have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The organization was…

  • Division recoups consumer funds

    The Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs recouped $2,473,546 on behalf of consumers in 2013, according to a press release. “Consumer Affairs was able to more than double the amount of money, goods or services it got back for consumers in the past year,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. The division’s year-end report shows…

  • Marlboro officials honor supporters of K-9 unit

    MARLBORO — What do two veterinarians, the Marlboro Soccer Association and an elementary school student from Rumson have in common? They have all provided critical support to the Marlboro Police Department’s K-9 unit. Right now, the K-9 unit includes one active K-9 officer named Simon. A second female dog, Saber, is currently undergoing training, according…

  • 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 BlueClaws’ executive offices and must be returned by March 7 at…

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