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Deadline for student essay contest Feb. 28
Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R- 11) is inviting students in grades 6-8 to participate in the second annual “Honor Our Veterans” essay contest. Students can write an essay of 300 words or less on one of the following topics: “Why are you thankful for our veterans?” or “What is the best way for Americans to…
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Ocean’s master plan study draws opposition
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents who oppose the plan for a 100-plus townhouse development had one final chance last week to sway officials before they decide whether to re-examine the master plan, a step that could set the stage for rezoning the Apple Farms site. During the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s…
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Six-course tasting to aid Junior League
ASBURY PARK — Restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach is inviting Jersey Shore “foodies” to her cooking demonstration, “Festive Entertaining with Italian Cuisine,” at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Ave. Partial proceeds will benefit the Junior League of Monmouth County, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls to become confident women. The evening will…
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February declared Thomas Fortune House Month
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Thomas Fortune RED BANK — To the average passerby, the white Empire style house at 94 Drs. James Parker Blvd. looks like another vacant property. With boarded-up windows and an aging façade, it can be hard to understand why dozens of advocates from throughout the state are working so hard…
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WRITER’S CORNER
Seeger’s message still moving Maureen Daye I am humming, “This Little Light of Mine” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” repeatedly. Like many folk music aficionados, I am floored by the recent death of folk icon Pete Seeger, 94. I knew Seeger and had a grand opportunity to do some brief work with him during a two-year…
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Veterans memorial foundation seeks support
A s a not-for-profit organization, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation is self-supporting in its mission to encourage and foster a thorough understanding of the Vietnam era, including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects that affected the United States — especially New Jersey. Each year, more than 9,000 schoolchildren pass through the…
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Elias Craig, Mateo Gonzalez, Isabel Craig, Marco Gonzalez and Julian Craig stand in front of a Komodo dragon ice sculpture that was created by Dan Romeo on Fort Plains Road, Howell. According to the children’s mothers, Carla Stefanelli and Mariellen Bradley, Romeo told them he creates ice sculptures because he likes to make people smile.
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State: Sandy grants will fall billions short of filling need
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Despite billions of dollars in federal assistance that has been allocated to New Jersey since superstorm Sandy, officials say the state still faces unmet needs of more than $19 billion. The large majority of that need — an estimated $17.3 billion — stems from damaged and vulnerable infrastructure, However, the…
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City steps up pressure on Broadway developer
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A weathered sign on a lower Broadway building advertises plans for the stalled Broadway Arts Center redevelopment. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — The City Council is giving the developer of the Broadway Arts zone one more opportunity to move forward on the stalled development on lower Broadway before being removed.…
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