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5K Raises Thousands For Charity
out 11 scholarships to local kids, each worth $1,000, said one of the organizers, Sally Rinderer. They also give to the local first responders: the fire department, police and first aid. He r d aug ht e r, M i n d y D ’A d d ario, was leading the event. She explained that the race is now organized by the Ocean Running Club. The course is run in different directions in alternating years, to keep Photos by Chris Lundy things fresh, she (Top) Runners line up for the said. Some relatives start of the Pine Beach 5k. of people local to (Bottom) More than 400 people Pine Beach flew in for this all the way ran in the Pine Beach 5k. from Colorado. Vista Park was alive with energy, and filled with people who came from all over to take part in this tradition that first started in 1999. They checked By Chris Lundy out fitness vendors and healthy snacks while upPINE BEACH - The annual 5k has done more beat music blasted from the starting line. than provide a workout; it has exercised local The first event of the day was for a one mile run students’ minds. at 8 a.m. It was still hot but not as bad as it would The event is a fundraiser, and they have given (5K Charity - See Page 4)
Officials Make Sure Boardwalk Fun Features Fair Play
Photo courtesy Ocean County Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer watches as Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace prepares to pitch a ball in a game of chance.
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Officials and police visited the boardwalk recently looking for fraud in all the fun places. It was part of the kickoff of the annual “Safe Summer” compliance initiative to make sure visitors can have a terrific time at the shore while trusting that the games of chance offer fair play.
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The campaign promotes a safe, family-friendly environment along the Jersey Shore through summer-long inspections of boardwalk games and businesses. Consumer Affairs investigators checked for proper pricing and refund policy disclosures, while staff from (Fair Play - See Page 5)
July 12, 2025
School Maintenance Projects Planned By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - While kids are off for the summer, professionals will be working hard on a number of construction projects that are scheduled at Central Regional High School and Middle School. During a recent Board of Education meeting, Business Administrator Kevin O’Shea went through a list of upgrades that are planned for the next couple months. Some of which are already underway. These include a new turf field, and installing cameras at the football field. Part of the funding for the cameras come from a safety grant, he noted. There will also be lighting installed along the walkway to the football field. The retaining wall in front of the Middle School, visible from Veterans Boulevard, will see some upgrades. The wall will be power washed and trees will be removed. This is so (Project Planned - See Page 5)
Advocates: County Failed To Fight Medicaid Cuts
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - For four straight public meetings, a growing chorus of Ocean County residents pleaded with their elected officials to take action. They were asking the Board of Commissioners for a resolution asking Congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew to vote against a sweeping federal proposal that critics say could devastate Medicaid and SNAP benefits for the county’s most vulnerable residents. It wasn’t an unprecedented request – the Commissioners had already passed a resolution advocating for preservation of the Older Americans Act. And their counterparts on the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners had already voted in favor of a resolution on behalf of their constituents regarding the loss of SNAP benefits. On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the legislation dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping package that Republican (Medicaid Cuts - See Page 4)
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