Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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Eighth-grader continues effort to support Special Olympics
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Through her support of Special Olympics New Jersey, a young lady in Millstone Township is working to assist children who have special needs. Sophia Schindel, an eighth-grader at the Millstone Township Middle School, serves on the junior committee of Special Olympics New Jersey and is an ambassador for…
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Seniors to be celebrated at Freehold event
By Clare Marie Celano Correspondent FREEHOLD – The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee will host Senior Appreciation Day from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 to recognize the contributions senior citizens have made in the community. The event will be held in the Monmouth County Hall of Records Annex parking lot, East Main Street. There will…
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Marlboro councilman deployed overseas
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Township Councilman Jeff Cantor, who is a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, is serving a three-week mission in the central European nation of Slovenia. Cantor said he is in charge of 2,000 troops from 10 nations. His mission is to teach emergency management, disaster response and counter-terror…
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Officers sworn in, promoted in Old Bridge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Police Department celebrated two promotions and two new officers joining the ranks. Donald Fritz Jr., a 25-year veteran, was promoted to lieutenant and John Bulin, a 22-year veteran, was promoted to sergeant during a Borough Council meeting on Aug. 22. Fritz, who became a patrolman…
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Sheriff candidate unveils plan to address drug epidemic
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — John Mincarelli’s road to recovery from drug addiction began with a Thanksgiving meal on his parent’s front porch. At the time, he was at his lowest point in his addiction to drugs and arrived home with one goal in mind — steal money to continue to feed his…
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Development moving forward on fort parcels in Oceanport
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH — The Oceanport section of Fort Monmouth may soon have an entertainment and retail hub that could include a coffee roaster and brewery as its centerpiece. Last month, the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) entered into a purchase agreement with AP Development Partners for the 4.2-acre parcel…
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Technology advances at St. Francis in Metuchen
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — When kindergarteners at St. Francis Cathedral School started touching the computer screens on the desktop computers in the Technology Lab two years ago, it prompted the move for the school to purchase touchscreen computers. Laura Graziano, technology coordinator at the Pre-K-8 school, said with the students exposed to…
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Jockey injured at Monmouth Park
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Spectators held their collective breaths after a jockey was rushed to the hospital after being thrown from his horse during a Labor Day race. Jockey Laurent Beaucamp was injured during a Sept. 5 race, and Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace said the scene was scary. “A 3,000-pound animal goes…
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Students return to school in Millstone Township
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Teachers and administrators in the Millstone K-8 School District have welcomed children back to school for the 2016-17 academic year. During the school year, Board of Education meetings will be broadcast on public access channels that are included with cable television services that are available in the municipality.…
