Tag: West Long Branch
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Eagle Scout project honors late Shore Regional High student
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — A local Eagle Scout project is paying homage to a former Shore Regional High School student who battled cancer for more than 18 months before passing away in November of 2014. On May 25, family, friends, students, faculty and local officials came out to support…
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‘Always, Patsy Cline’ to showcase country legend’s tunes in July
WEST LONG BRANCH — Before Loretta and Dolly, there was Patsy Cline, whose hits like “Crazy” and “Sweet Dreams” heralded the crossover of country music and pop. This summer, Shadow Lawn Stage, the professional theater in residence at Monmouth University, will present Ted Swindley’s “Always, Patsy Cline” from July 6-16 at the university’s Lauren K.…
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Monmouth track teams sweep MAAC Championships
Erik Kahana concluded his Monmouth University track and field career in a flash. The ex-Freehold High School star sprinter won two individual events (100- and 200-meter dash) and picked up a third gold medal in the 4×100 relay to help the Hawks’ men win a third straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Outdoor Track and…
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Shore’s Kelly named Region Defensive Player of the Year
Brookdale Community College sophomore defender Jack Kelly was named Defensive Player of the Year for Region 19 men’s lacrosse. The Shore Regional High School graduate also took home All-Region and All-Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) honors. Freshman attacker Sean Olsen (Old Bridge) joined Kelly on the All-Region and All-GSAC First Teams, while sophomore attacker T.J.…
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Gindi, Maher among winners at county track championships
By Tim Morris Ocean Township High School’s Eliot Gindi led a parade of area athletes who were victorious at the Monmouth Country Track and Field Championships. The two-day meet (May 11 and 13) was held at Holmdel High School’s Bob Roggy Memorial Field. Gindi, who won the county cross-country championship in the fall at Holmdel…
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Family Addiction Network meeting set for May 17
The Family Addiction Network will hold its monthly meeting at the West Long Branch Community Center from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on May 17. Families and friends can seek support in dealing with addiction in a non-judgmental, compassionate and receptive environment free of charge. This month’s presenter is Lou Krupkin and Cabo who together offer a…
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Long Branch, West Long Branch to share finance director services
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The neighboring municipalities of Long Branch and West Long Branch will be sharing a finance director and purchasing agent for the remainder of the year. Last month, both the West Long Branch and Long Branch councils passed resolutions for a shared-service agreement to allow Long Branch Finance…
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Church celebrates Senior Members
The Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 992 Broadway, West Long Branch, held a luncheon on April 17 to honor 32 members who are age 80 and older. On Sunday mornings, 32 members of the congregation between the ages of 80 and 95 are greeted. Most of these members are still active in the life and…
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Hymn Festival set for May 7
A Hymn Festival “Celebrating Love, Grace and Mission through Song” will be held at 3:30 p.m. on May 7 at Reformation Lutheran Church, 992 Broadway, West Long Branch. An afternoon of Anthems and Hymns surrounding the themes of Love, Grace and Mission will incorporate traditional and alternative accompaniment including organ, piano, guitar, percussion, strings and…