Tag: Long Branch
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Long Branch sixth grader competes in ‘Genius Junior’
LONG BRANCH–From spelling complex words to solving math equations, sixth-grade student Summer Sesty of Long Branch will compete on the NBC TV show “Genius Junior.” Neil Patrick Harris is the host to the new game show “Genius Junior,” which celebrates the brightest children in America. This one-hour competition series is the ultimate test of intelligence…
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In the Service
U.S. Air Force Airman Michael J. Pingitore graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward…
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JCP&L completes upgrades to more than 80 major circuits
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) completed upgrades on more than 80 major circuits in 2017 to help enhance service reliability to approximately 175,000 customers in about 150 communities in northern and central New Jersey. The $4.7 million program included installing 750 new pieces of high tech equipment to help pinpoint problem areas and restore…
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Teen charged with killing family members on New Year’s Eve
LONG BRANCH – A 16-year-old boy is in police custody after four people were found shot to death inside his parent’s Long Branch home on New Year’s Eve. Long Branch police responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired at 635 Wall St. at 11:43 p.m. on Dec. 31, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher…
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Pallone stands up to price gouging with new legislation
In an effort to combat price gouging after natural disasters, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Monmouth Middlesex) unveiled legislation entitled The STAND UP Act on Oct. 31. Pallone, who was joined by Beverly Brown Ruggia from NJ Citizen Action in the press conference that was held at an evacuation route in Long Branch, introduced this legislation…
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Officials commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Clean Water Act
The 45th anniversary of the federal Clean Water Act was commemorated by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) and the New Jersey Sierra Club on Oct. 18 in Long Branch. Pallone, Jeff Tittel, the Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, and other officials spoke about the effects of the Clean Water Act while standing…
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Holiday Express clambake raises a record setting $150,000
More than 450 people attended the 10th annual Holiday Express Clambake, sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company on Sept. 17 at McLoone’s Pier House. The evening, which honored Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Darlene Love, raised a record setting $150,000 to support Holiday Express’ mission, which is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial…
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Local marching bands to participate in competition Oct. 21
The Monroe Township High School Marching Band will hold its 11th annual Home Show on Oct. 21 with 14 area high school bands scheduled to participate in the competition. The event begins at 12:10 p.m. at the Monroe Township High School football stadium, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe, sponsored by the Monroe Township High School Music Parents Association. Marching bands representing…
