Police Week in the Garden with Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center
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PHOTO: Family discuss garden projects
LONG BRANCH, NJ—Late afternoon on the first day of June the 7th Avenue Community Garden was filled with families, community partners, and Corporal Kim Leavy. In celebration of Police Week the community came together to garden side by side with Corporal Leavy.
New Plaque for Sycamore Tree on Shrewsbury's Patriot's Isle
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PHOTO: 1935 photo taken of original ceremony of dedication of plaque by DAR members
SHREWSBURY, NJ - In 1935 a bronze plaque was set on a sycamore tree on Shrewsbury’s Patriot’s Isle located at Sycamore Ave. and Rte 35. The tree, planted by early colonists, marked the Delaware Trail used by Washington’s troops as they marched through New Jersey.
Holy Cross School Class of 2017 Graduates
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PHOTO: Holy Cross School Class of 2017 on the steps of Holy Cross Church
Photo Credit: David Schofield Photography
RUMSON, NJ – Holy Cross School Class of 2017, the 75th graduating class of the Catholic grade school, celebrated a Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement on Friday, June 2nd in Holy Cross Church. Mass was celebrated by Holy Cross Pastor Fr. Michael Manning. In his homily he reminded the graduates of Jesus’ words in Friday’s Gospel, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” and that they must try to follow His way even when the world tries to pull them in other directions. He also thanked retiring Principal William Belluzzi for his dedication to the school and parish as well as his sincere care for the children of Holy Cross.
Annual Battalion Pass in Review at MAST
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PHOTO: Seniors throw their military covers in the air in celebration of their last formation and last day in NJROTC uniforms.
SANDY HOOK – Cadet Lt. Jillian Kasun of Middletown was honorarily promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander at the annual Battalion Pass in Review at MAST, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology Friday.
Little Silver Baseball Players Make It To The Big Leagues
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LAKEWOOD, NJ - On Saturday, June 3rd the 13 and 14-year-old recreation baseball players from Little Silver got "the call" up to the big leagues. The two teams from Little Silver at this age group got to play a game at First Energy Park - Home of the Lakewood BlueClaws. It was the experience of a lifetime for the families who made the journey. They toured the stadium upon arrival and then took the field for a game under the lights on a beautiful, 70-degree, clear summer night. Rick Brandt, Little Silver’s Baseball Coordinator organized the event and umpired the baseball game.
