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Holmdel officer shoots suspect, arrest made; carjacking investigation continues
A man who was shot by a police officer in Holmdel on Oct. 26 has been charged with a number of violent crimes that took place leading up to his arrest, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Oct. 27. Justin F. Chacon, 33, with addresses in Old Bridge and Brooklyn, N.Y., has…
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Middlesex County Prosecutor: Monroe District No. 2 fire chief purchased personal items with department funds
MONROE – The chief of Monroe Township Fire District No. 2, who has been on administrative leave since April, has been charged with theft after allegedly purchasing personal items with fire department funds, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. In February 2022, Fire Commissioners of Monroe Fire District No. 2 noticed discrepancies with their…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, Oct. 26
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has created a COVID-19 Pandemic Archive in an effort to preserve important government records for historical purposes. Municipal and county government officials in Monmouth County are being asked to submit documents pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic to be preserved in the county clerk’s archives, according to a press release.…
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Dorothy Ryfun Senich, 96
Dorothy Ryfun Senich passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque, NM on Oct 18 at the age of 96. She was born in 1925 in Syracuse, NY, the youngest, and last surviving of 7 children. Dorothy spent 2 years in Germany from 1948-1950 as a Defense Department Program Recreation Director and participated in the Berlin Airlift. She…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Oct. 26
Jackson Mayor Michael Reina has announced that municipal officials have entered into an agreement with Regroup that will allow them to send routine and emergency alerts directly to residents. According to a press release from the mayor’s office, these types of notifications may include upcoming events, road closures, emergency notifications for weather and more. The…
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News Transcript News Briefs, Oct. 26
The Manalapan Police Department has reported the following incidents which recently occurred in the community: On Oct. 5 at 3:50 p.m., employees of Knob Hill Country Lanes, 363 Route 33, Manalapan, reported that sometime during the overnight hours, unknown individuals entered the business and damaged an ATM machine. Patrolman Matthew Meyler took the report. On…
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Mercer County to set aside $3 million ARPA funds for older adults, veterans and people with disabilities
Mercer County will set aside $3 million from its American Rescue Plan Act allocation to assist Mercer municipalities with programs and services aimed at older adults, veterans and people with disabilities, according to Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and County Commissioner Chair Nina D. Melker. “Commissioner Melker and I are pleased to further support…
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County Corner: Middlesex County recognizes Breast Cancer Month
By Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month you will see notifications from various health organizations and charities regarding the importance of annual screenings for breast cancer, not only for women but also for men. Early detection means a better chance for survival. Throughout the month…
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Bordentown Regional High School theater students to present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
Bordentown Regional High School theater students will present the family-friendly play “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center. Cookies and milk will be served following the 2 p.m. performance. The Bordentown Thespians will bring Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book to life…
