Tag: West Long Branch
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Spartans sending Benner, Poniros to state wrestling finals
By Warren Rappleyea Four area wrestlers will go on to compete at the NJSIAA Individual Tournament in Atlantic City from March 3-5 following strong showings at their respective regional competitions. Ocean Township High School will be represented by Jake Benner at 138 pounds and freshman Alex Poniros at 126 pounds, both of whom had previously…
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Attention Child Find
Each year, the school districts in Interlaken, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright, West Long Branch and Shore Regional High School seek to identify and evaluate children ages 3 to 21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulties. This search includes migrant and homeless students, two year-olds reaching the age of three…
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Green Wave, Spartans claim district wrestling championships
By Matthew Rocco Long Branch High School and Ocean Township High School brought home team titles from the NJSIAA district wrestling tournaments. The Green Wave’s Carlos Irizzary earned a gold medal at 120 pounds in the District 23 competition, while Ryan Zimmerman (106), Chris Dean (126), Isaac Shohet (138), Luke Arnold (145), Dan Santos Silva…
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‘Women in the World’ art exhibit now open
By JESSICA HARDING Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The new, innovative art exhibit, “Women in the World: A Visual Perspective,” is on display at three locations. The free exhibit is being presented by Women in Media-Newark and is open to the public. A special segment of the exhibit will be on display at Rutgers Paul Robeson Art…
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Sweet Honey in the Rock at Monmouth University on Feb. 24
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are on sale for a 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 performance by Sweet Honey in the Rock, scheduled as part of the Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series of events, at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. Presented in observance of…
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Sense of community flows through Chocolate & Wine event
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Inez Nedrick celebrated her birthday in January. Trying to decide on a special and unique gift for their mother, Nedrick’s daughters saw a posting on Facebook about Newspaper Media Group’s (NMG) Chocolate & Wine event. “I thought it would make a nice gift from my sister and me for her birthday,”…
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Annual Chocolate & Wine event will delight the senses
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Hearts will be happy just prior to Valentine’s Day this year — either because love is in the air, or because sweet treats will abound at the annual Chocolate & Wine event. Newspaper Media Group (NMG) will present the tasty event at Branches in West Long Branch for the third…
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Baked potato bar dinner set for Feb. 3
A Baked Potato Bar Dinner will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Old First United Methodist Church, 197 Locust Ave., West Long Branch. An $8 donation will support mission projects. The potato bar includes a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables and more. Dessert and hot and cold drinks will be served.
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Mimi Jones Sextet at Monmouth University Feb. 4
The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are on sale for “Next Stop Harlem,” a Feb. 4 offering scheduled as part of the Winter/Spring Performing Arts Series of events at the Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. Presented in observance of Black History Month, the 8…