Category: Independent News
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Prosecutor alerts parents to increasing use of drugs
Prosecutor alerts parents to increasing use of drugs HOLMDEL — Some township parents are a little wiser when it comes to illegal drug use among children, thanks to an informational session sponsored by the Holmdel Drug and Alcohol Alliance. The alliance invited parents to discuss and learn about the problem from Ocean County First Assistant…
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Testing police response time leads to arrest
ABERDEEN — A 19-year-old township man testing the local police response time found himself on the wrong side of the law. Azim Williams of Arlington Avenue in the Cliffwood section, called 911 Oct. 5 at 5:58 p.m., requesting police assistance. "He [Williams] said, ‘I wanted to see how quick the police could get here,’ "…
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Investigation of car burglaries continues
By josh davidsonStaff Writer Investigation of car burglaries continues By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Police continue to urge residents to lock their car doors, as one vehicle was stolen and three others were broken into in the township last week. The stolen vehicle, a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, was later recovered in Keyport, Aberdeen…
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Sen. Bennett against private Hook development
Senate co-presidentsupports educational uses for historic Fort Hancock By gloria stravelliStaff Writer Senate co-president supports educational uses for historic Fort Hancock By gloria stravelli Staff Writer Sen. John O. Bennett III, R-Monmouth, has added his voice to the growing opposition to commercial development at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. "I would hate to see it…
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Township and county look to hike open space taxes
By maura dowginStaff Writer Township and county look to hike open space taxes By maura dowgin Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Township Committee endorsed a Monmouth County open space referendum that will appear on November’s ballot. There will be two open space, nonbinding referendums on the ballot. One is a referendum for all of Monmouth…
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Quick Chek manager honored for her community service
Snacks re-energize Matawan firefighterson long calls By josh davidsonStaff Writer Quick Chek manager honored for her community service Snacks re-energize Matawan firefighters on long calls By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — When at a long fire call, the firefighters many times have to recharge and stay ready. Nancy Luke, manager of Quick Chek, Main…
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Mold investigation conducted after schoolchildren fall ill
By maura dowginStaff Writer Mold investigation conducted after schoolchildren fall ill By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Parents of fourth-graders at Indian Hill School are concerned about their children’s health. The students in classroom four are becoming ill with symptoms such as headaches, upset stomachs, runny noses, coughing and congestion, parents say. Parents are…
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Horse therapy finds new home
By maura dowginStaff Writer Horse therapy finds new home By maura dowgin Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A new equestrian center where horses will be used by individuals with disabilities for therapy opened at the Sunnyside Recreation Area. Special People United to Ride is a nonprofit group that teaches people with disabilities to ride horses. The…
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Boro creates no-parking zone on Route 516
Matawan council citessafety, traffic concernsas reason for new zone By josh davidsonStaff Writer Matawan council cites safety, traffic concerns as reason for new zone By josh davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — Due to potential safety hazards, the Borough Council passed an ordinance Oct. 1 forbidding vehicles from stopping or standing on Route 516 from the…
