Vol. 24 - No. 11
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Defense Bill, Saving Joint Base, Signed Into Law
Abandoned Houses Being Demolished
Community News! Pages 9-13.
Government
By Chris Lundy FORT DRUM, JEFFERSON, NY – President Donald Trump signed into law a $716 billion defense bill which removed the Base Realignment and Closure provisions for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Local congressmen supported the bill for what it would mean for the Joint Base. According to press releases sent by Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) and Chris Smith (R-10th) after they sent the budget to the president’s desk, the act leaves out Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), the federal process to realign and/or close military bases. It would also authorize $10.2 million for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to replace the Hot Cargo Hydrant System, for aircraft that require hazardous cargo parking, according to Smith. The project is needed in
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Letters Page 8.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News
5 Medical Factors That Could Lead To Hearing Loss
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Dear Pharmacist Page 17.
Inside The Law Page 19.
Business Directory Page 22-23.
Classifieds Page 21.
Fun Page Page 20.
Wolfgang Puck Page 27.
Horoscope Page 27.
–Photo by Chris Lundy (Above) 230 Second Ave. in Manitou Park has been demolished. (Right) The building right next to the old Manitou Park schoolhouse on Third Avenue was demolished.
(Law - See Page 24)
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After years of neglect, some old houses are being demolished by the township. Abandoned homes pop up in conversation at
Monmouth University Gearing Up For Season
(Houses - See Page 6)
Turning To Faith In Times Of Need
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Eight churches and six parachurch/nonprofit organizations will gather at Huddy Park for “City on Our Knees,” a three-day free event Aug. 24-26. The event is being sponsored by Haven/Beat the Streets Inc., Absecon. This nonprofit assists people in need, be they homeless or impoverished. They help with rental and utility assistance, transportation, emergency shelter, food, and information on referral services. “The event is for anybody and
everybody that’s interested in what the Christian community is doing in Ocean County, what churches are doing, and want to learn how to get plugged into a church,” Paul Hulse of Haven said. “It’s about getting people to come back to the church. A lot of people in the county, the church culture, people have a lot of barriers to it. We want them to know that going to church, believing in Jesus, isn’t so bad.” Opening ceremonies are 3-8 p.m. Aug. 24, and will be led by Pastor Walter Healy of the Church of Grace and Peace in
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Toms River. “The vast majority of Americans believe in the Christian God. It is true that many don’t attend church but they still believe in God. They’ve grown weary of the visible church but they still believe in prayer and the God who answers prayer,” Healy said. “We invite all believers to participate because we all need to see God intervene in the ills of our society and create a healthier territory.” From noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25, “live testimonies” will be held. (Faith - See Page 6)
By Chris Christopher Tymere Berry, the former Toms River High School South standout now starring for the Monmouth University football team, has earned a berth on the All-Big South Conference first team as a defensive back. Berry, a redshirt junior and a two-year starter at cornerback, was a second team all-conference selection last season after leading the Big South in passes defended with 16 passes defended, including 14 breakups, for the Hawks. He ranked fifth in the NCAA in passes defended and posted 43 total tackles, including 33 solo stops. He played in 11 games, picked off two
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