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Going up, up, up for Sandy relief

Around 20 volunteers braved this weekend's ugly weather to help build a potentially world-record-breaking sand castle with a twist.

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Sun May 19, 2013

Lower Township Gazette

Cardiff returns 1925 fire truck bell to original owners

Submitted/The historic bell came to the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 from the Island Heights Fire Company No.

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Thu May 09, 2013

Asbury Park Press

Environmentalists hold 'silent vigil' seeking nuclear safety enhancements

It was called a "silent vigil,'' but local environmentalists on Thursday loudly expressed their views on safety enhancements for the 44-year-old Oyster Creek nuclear power plant.

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Asbury Park Press

Reflecting on Mary Todd Lincoln's trials, victories

TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Library will present "Pass My Imperfections Lightly By-Mary Todd Lincoln's Journey" in eight branches.

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Mon May 06, 2013

Asbury Park Press

Oven fire temporarily closes Manhattan Bagel in Toms River

An oven fire Monday morning has temporarily closed the Manahattan Bagel eatery, authorities said.

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Sun May 05, 2013

Asbury Park Press

Kids fulfilling tall order in Sandy relief effort

With kids digging shovels into the sand, filling buckets and helping to build a sand castle, it looked like a typical day on the beach on Thursday afternoon.

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