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Monmouth University student dies unexpectedly at home
WEST LONG BRANCH — A Monmouth University sophomore died unexpectedly on Jan. 20, campus officials announced. University officials informed the campus community on Jan. 24 that Brandon Fiornascente, 19, died at his home in Montclair on the day students were scheduled to return to campus following winter break. “The entire Monmouth University community is saddened…
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Another side to pit bulls as good pets
This is in response to a recent letter to the editor from R.D. Truitt about how pit bull advocacy was a concern. First I want to say this person is misinformed about the comments that were made on how dangerous pit bulls are. The reason why the article, “Area Shelters Step Up to Adopt Out…
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Help prevent heart disease in women
National Wear Red Day, designed to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women, is Feb. 7. Heart disease is often equated with being a “man’s disease,” but that is incorrect. It is the No. 1 killer in women. Yet only one in five American women believes that heart disease is her greatest…
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Resident says ‘Bridgegate’ defies logic
Did Gov. Chris Christie need the endorsement of the Fort Lee mayor in his quest to thoroughly trounce Barbara Buono in the gubernatorial election? The polls before and the outcome after surely indicate that he didn’t. How would a huge traffic jam in Fort Lee caused by the closing of two lanes of the George…
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Earth Treasures making memories for 40 years
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Earth Treasures is located on Route 36 in Eatontown and features a diverse selection of jewelry. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF When customers arrive at Earth Treasures jewelry store in Eatontown, they may embark on a journey that will continue for years. This begins when the customer walks through the main door and…
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NOTES
The Long Branch Elks Lodge 742 will host an “All You Can Eat Italian Buffet” Feb. 21 6-8 p.m. at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The buffet is open to the public. The cost is $7 per person and will include spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, chicken parmesan, linguine with clam sauce, ziti, salad, coffee and dessert.…
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Three-day book sale at Ocean library
The Friends of the Ocean Township Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 26 and 27 and from 1-4 p.m. on March 28 at 701 Deal Road, Ocean. Book donations are not being accepted at this time. For more information, call 732- 531-5092.
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Donors needed for college tour for Long Branch youths
LONG BRANCH — The city’s 21-year tradition of taking local high school students on a tour of colleges and universities will need donations if it is to continue. Get on the Bus, a program sponsored by the Long Branch Department of Recreation in conjunction with the Long Branch Housing Authority, tours historically black colleges and…
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