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County, feds partner in effort to stem rise in violent crime
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni (r) announces a partnership with the office of U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman (l) on an initiative to crack down on gunrelated and violent crimes in Monmouth County. KENNY WALTER/STAFF Law enforcement officials have announced a new initiative aimed at curbing gun-related and violent crimes…
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General quarters: diabetes ahead!
By Joe Stein The captain of SS Fitness & Wellness has just sounded “General Quarters,” one level below “Battle Stations.” Attack is not imminent, but sonar has detected a stealthy enemy. Our intelligence reports that 40 percent of Americans between 40 and 74 are on a collision course with pre-diabetes, the precursor of diabetes.This silent…
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Host towns extend fire services to fort housing
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Host municipalities will continue to provide emergency services to areas of Fort Monmouth where residents displaced by superstorm Sandy are still being housed. The Eatontown Borough Council passed a resolution at the Oct. 23 meeting, extending an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management…
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Talk on history of Monmouth County
MIDDLETOWN — Three hundred and fifty years ago, explorers from Long Island, N.Y., sailed across Raritan Bay, seeking to buy land from the Native Americans. A program examining the historical context of that quest will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at Old First Church in Middletown. “Searching for Land and Religious Freedom in…
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Programs for the young set at Red Bank Library
RED BANK — A range of programs for children and teens will be held at the Red Bank Library during November. Artsy Smartsy will be held 2-3 p.m. Nov. 16. Children age 5 and older will learn about the work of the 20th-century Spanish artist Joan Miró and create a work of art in his…
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Officials ‘stop clock’ on Port Ambrose application
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Citing a significant amount of missing information and delays caused by the recent government shutdown, federal officials will “stop the clock” on the processing of Liberty Natural Gas (LNG)’s Port Ambrose application for 90 days. In a letter sent to LNG on Oct. 21, U.S. Coast Guard representatives said they…
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American Littoral Society to host fishing clinic
A merican Littoral Society naturalists are leading a variety of walks and talks on Sandy Hook this fall. The events are designed to help people get better acquainted with the coastal wonders in their own backyards, and the coastal habitat and wildlife in Monmouth County. For more information or to register, call 732-291-0055 or email…
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Sandy conference brings a flood of new ideas
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Left to right: Peter Reinhart, director of the Kislak Real Estate Institute; former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman; retired U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen; Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation President Chris Daggett; and Polling Institute Director Patrick Murray discuss the future of New Jersey during the “Sandy: One Year Later” conference…
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Boutique to showcase local artisans Nov. 21
The Oceanic Free Library will host its annual Holiday Boutique 5-9 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Avenue of Two Rivers and Ridge Road, Rumson. The boutique will feature works by local artists, including Mike Quan’s drawings, Marlis Steadman’s pottery and Daidra Carsman’s jewels. For more information, call the library at 732-842-2692 or visit www.oceaniclib.org.
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