Tag: Ocean Township
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Provident Bank participates in ‘Green Clean Day’
The Provident Bank recently conducted its third annual “Green Clean Day,” where the company spent a day cleaning, purging paper and electronic files, as well as becoming educated on how to reduce waste and conserve energy. In total, the bank securely shredded and recycled more than 35,415 pounds of paper, had an additional 5,835 pounds of CO2…
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Blue Acres is a ‘win-win’ for open space, owners of flooded homes
Like many residents along the Delaware Bayshore, Natalie and Don Fisch of Downe Township worried about the future of their community after superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s coastline. They saw that street flooding was increasing during high tides, full moons and rainstorms, making it hard for residents to get in and out of…
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Gindi edges Brodeur to capture Sheehan Classic 5K
Eliot Gindi delivered the first salvo of the upcoming high school cross-country season in Asbury Park. The Ocean Township High School senior, who is one the state’s best returning harriers, defeated a class field that included the Shore area’s top road racer, Andrew Brodeur, to win the Asbury Park George Sheehan Classic 5K Aug. 13.…
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Kochenash delivers highlight offensive campaign for Spartans
By Warren Rappleyea After a relatively slow start, Ocean Township High School’s shortstop Brian Kochenash became a nearly unstoppable force at the plate in helping the Spartans to a 22-9 overall record and a trip to the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III finals. After 13 game, Kochenash was hitting .256. Then he caught fire. He…
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Ocean Township celebrates National Night Out
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Residents were able to enjoy a hot dog with their local police officers at the National Night Out Against Crime event. Residents and Ocean Township officers were able to interact in a community setting at the Aug. 2 event held at the Wegmans parking lot. “It is…
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‘Stuff the Bus’ takes another ride to deliver school supplies for children
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties has launched its annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive to meet the ever-growing demand for materials needed by children throughout the area. The drive is designed to help ensure that children begin the school year right by having the tools they…
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Former Buccaneer Simon making mark with Sky Blue FC
By Matthew Rocco The path to professional soccer was never easy for Erin Simon. During her junior year at Red Bank Regional High School, Simon suffered an ACL injury that kept her off the field as a senior. The ordeal threatened to squash Simon’s odds of playing in college. But Syracuse University took a chance…
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Ocean Fire Department updates equipment
OCEAN TOWNSHIP-The Ocean Township Fire Department has equipped several fire trucks with a new information system aimed at helping provide better service. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden announced that the Township of Ocean Fire District #1 has equipped 13 of its fire vehicles with Spillman Flex Fire Mobile, enabling firefighters to access vital information upon…
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Networking social on Aug. 17 in Asbury Park
OCEAN TOWNSHIP- The Greater Ocean Township Chamber of Commerce (GOTCC) and the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce (APCC) will once again serve as the hosts to a waterfront networking event at their annual After-Hours Mixer on Aug. 17. This year, the event will be held at The Beach Bar, located in Asbury Park on the…