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Food drive to benefit needy in Long Branch
The Long Branch Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 68 is currently holding its annual food drive through Dec. 20 to benefit Long Branch’s various food banks, which have low reserves for the upcoming holidays. Nonperishable food can be dropped off 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehouses located at Union and Third avenues or Second…
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Hone interview skills at Nov. 16 seminar
The Long Branch Free Public Library will host a free seminar for job seekers noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at 328 Broadway. Certified career counselor Barry Cohen will help prepare those seeking employment with the interview skills they need to get hired. Cohen’s nontraditional approach to job hunting aims to enable individuals to overcome…
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Church to feature music at Nov. 20 tour
St. James’ Episcopal Church will host its third tour, “Music by Candlelight,” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at 300 Broadway, Long Branch. Enjoy a musical reverie in the splendor of the 100-year-old Gothic-style church. Music Director Jim Douglas will give an organ demonstration and allow children in attendance to play, as well. The tour will…
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Headstone finally marks war veteran’s grave
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The gravesite of World War II veteran Ralph Dangler, a former member of the Wanamassa Fire Co. and First Aid Squad, is now marked by a headstone secured through the efforts of volunteer firefighter Bruce Horn. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRUCE HORN OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Nearly 70 years after his death,…
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Board of Education member thanks supporters
Thanks for your votes, support and prayers re-electing me to the Long Branch Board of Education. I promise to continue to be responsive to our citizens and to continue my dedication and determination to have all our students well-prepared and educated for college and a successful career upon graduation from high school. I apologize, but…
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New Jersey’s cannabis is program ‘going to pot’
With 1,400 patients signed up for the medical cannabis program in New Jersey since August 2012, many have yet to see access. Greenleaf Compassion Center, which was opened briefly and closed this summer, served only 140 patients the entire year. With one of the program qualifications being less than six months to live, there undoubtedly…
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Data to be used for coastal planning
Too often in the past, regional planning affecting our coastal areas was undertaken without the benefit of wide public participation. This can — and should — change. Citizen input is particularly important with so much at stake, as state and regional authorities consider new construction and restoration projects and modifications to our waterways and beaches,…
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Long-Term Recovery Group offers help
LONG BRANCH — Long Branch Covenant Church will host the Monmouth County Long-Term Recovery Group at the church at 10 a.m. Nov. 16. The group can help when all other financial resources have been exhausted. They will come to one’s home and assess for the following needs or services: Provide disaster case management …
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