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IN THE SERVICE
Navy Midshipman Charles D. Whitlock, son of Marjorie C. and Charles D. Whitlock of Monmouth Beach, recently completed Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy. Plebe Summer began on Induction Day, June 27, and concluded after seven challenging weeks of basic midshipman training. The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is designed to help “plebes”…
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GOTCC offering college scholarships
Applications for the Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce’s (GOTCC) college scholarships are now available online or at the chamber’s office at 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. The submission deadline is Dec. 13. The GOTCC awards between five and seven scholarships each year to communityminded students who either reside in the township or are the children…
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Advisors Mortgage Group LLC has announced the grand opening of its new corporate headquarters at 1411 Route 35, Ocean. Local and state officials will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25. There will be entertainment, food and beverages from local establishments. Advisors Mortgage Group is a multistate mortgage banker with more…
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Vietnam War veterans put positive ‘spin’ on their legacy
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer William Carolan works on the restoration of a 50-year-old helicopter in an airplane hanger at Allaire Airport in Wall. A team of Vietnam veterans plan to install the finished bird in front of the Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center in Holmdel. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF It’s a Monday morning at Allaire…
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Workshop on telling stories online offered
A free workshop, “It Takes a Village: Working Together Online,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 2 at The Club at Magill Commons, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. The workshop will focus on teaching people how to use basic online tools and using new techniques for telling…
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Antler Lodge to host party for children
The Long Branch Antler Lodge 21 will sponsor a masquerade party for children ages 5-10, 1-3:30 p.m., Oct. 27, at the Long Branch Elks Lodge 742, 150 Garfield Ave. The cost is $8 per person and will include face painting, games, costume contests, food and a drink. For more information, call the lodge at 732-222-…
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American Littoral Society leads Spooky Walk
Get into the spirit with a pre-Halloween walk around Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which is rumored to be haunted. American Littoral Society naturalists will lead a Spooky Walk: Spooky Tales and Ghosts of Historic Fort Hancock on Oct. 29 beginning at 6 p.m. Bring flashlights; this event takes place in dimming light between 6-8:30…
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Long Branch to hold shredding day Nov. 9
The City of Long Branch Department of Public Works will hold a document-shredding day for city residents only, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Nov. 9 at the senior citizen center parking lot on Second Avenue. Bring documents that are outdated and contain personal identifiers for shredding. There is a 100-pound limit per car.…
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Woodmere PTA to host fundraiser Oct. 25
The PTA of Woodmere School in Eatontown is hosting a gift auction, “Starstruck,” at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown. Admission packages begin at $35 and include dinner and a cash bar. Prizes will include a Playstation 4, iPad Mini, 50” LED TV, Disney passes, Kindle Fire HD, American Girl doll…
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