Area teens plan for text-message fundraiser
      Local teens are joining forces on Feb. 28 for a text-message benefit to raise funds for the David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at MonmouthMedical Center in Long Branch. Teens participating in the fundraiser gathered at the hospital on Feb. 7 for a kickoff party to prepare for the "Text for 10" event planned to be held at the end of the month.
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Arts H.S. students display work in Long Branch
      LONG BRANCH - The paintings and drawings created by Monmouth CountyArtsHigh School students will be on display at the Long Branch Public Library on Broadway throughout February. The exhibit features work completed by the students who participated in the Monmouth CountyArtsHigh School program.
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Local schools get prepped for conference, state tourneys
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent
      Perhaps the greatest thing the New York Giants accomplished with their recent SuperBowl victory is remind us all that in any sport, regardless of the level of play, no expected outcome is ever absolute.
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