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Banquet to honor community members
The Latino American Association of Monmouth County will hold its 20th annual awards banquet at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch. All proceeds will benefit student scholarships. Outstanding members of the community to be honored include Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden; Karen Escobedo, manager for Community Outreach NJNG; Lucille…
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Police investigate stabbing at mobile home village
EATONTOWN — The victim of a stabbing at the Pine Tree Mobile Home Village on Route 35 in Eatontown sustained nonlife-threatening injuries, according to Detective Lt. Lawrence Tyler. The incident is currently under investigation by the Eatontown Police Department, Tyler said in an Oct. 6 press release. At approximately 7:03 p.m. Oct. 4, Eatontown police…
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First aid squad to hold fundraiser on Oct. 26
The West Long Branch First Aid Squad is hosting its second annual Fundraiser/Gift Auction at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the West Long Branch Community Center, 116 Locust Ave., West Long Branch. Admission is $25 and includes a buffet dinner, dessert, coffee and tea. A 50/50 raffle will also be available. For tickets, call…
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Eatontown increases fees for sports, rec programs
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Fees for municipal recreation and sports programs, as well as renovations to historic properties, are being raised in line with costs, according to borough officials. The Borough Council unanimously adopted an ordinance increasing fees for instructional programs, traveling teams and summer day camp at the Sept. 25 meeting.…
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High flying
Skateplex at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch is a magnet for skateboarders like Lou Turro of Lavalette, who tries out a trick along the quarter pipe. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Thousands are expected for Italian Festival at Shore
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Spring Lake may be known as the “Irish Riviera,” but on one day each year the downtown is transformed into an Italian piazza with food, music and retailers. The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce will present the fifth annual Italian Festival on Oct. 12 from noon to 5 p.m.…
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Pier Village to turn ‘pink’ during October
LONG BRANCH — Pier Village will once again be “going pink” during the second annual Pier Village Goes Pink in October. There will be special events, promotions and activities to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure mission of ending breast cancer. Proceeds will help fund local breast cancer screening, education programs and breast…
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Vigil supports adoption of homeless animals
By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Volunteers and staff of the Monmouth County SPCA light candles during the first Remember Me Thursday vigil to raise awareness of the millions of homeless animals euthanized each year in the U.S. PHOTOS BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF EATONTOWN — Animal welfare organizations across the globe are shining a light on the…
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Group hears gas plant remediation update
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Professionals overseeing the remediation of the former New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) plant on Long Branch Avenue said the site does not pose a threat to residents. Gregory Albright, the licensed site remediation professional (LSRP) for the project, said during the Oct. 2 meeting of the Community…
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