Category: Independent News
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Keyport: Educator-turned-captain’s port of choice Party boat operator developed his sea legs as a young boy
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Keyport: Educator-turned-captain’s port of choice Party boat operator developed his sea legs as a young boy JERRY WOLKOWITZ John W. Connell, Freehold Township, enjoys a nice day on the deck of his party boat, aptly named the Captain John, which books charter cruises and fishing ventures out of Keyport.…
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Keyport burglaries, car thefts plummet in 1999 Gajewski says drop in incidents reflects a nationwide trend
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Keyport burglaries, car thefts plummet in 1999 Gajewski says drop in incidents reflects a nationwide trend KEYPORT — The borough has seen a substantial drop in crime in the past 15 years. And though the police know that their efforts have paid off, they credit a nationwide trend. According…
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Burglaries way down, but assaults up in Hazlet in ’99 Deputy chief: Additional officers, economy up; crime index down
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Burglaries way down, but assaults up in Hazlet in ’99 Deputy chief: Additional officers, economy up; crime index down HAZLET — The township’s crime rate continued to decline in 1999. According to the state’s annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR), overall crime in Hazlet was down from 387 incidents in 1998…
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Burglaries drop 54 to 15 in Holmdel in 1999 Domestic violence, car thefts up, according to crime report
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Burglaries drop 54 to 15 in Holmdel in 1999 Domestic violence, car thefts up, according to crime report HOLMDEL — The numbers from the State Police Uniform Crime Report are in, and Holmdel, along with the rest of Monmouth County, saw an overall reduction in crime. According to the report,…
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Matawan has lowest crime rate in 9 years State Uniform Crime Report index drops from 194 to 169 last year
Staff Writer By paul dowd Matawan has lowest crime rate in 9 years State Uniform Crime Report index drops from 194 to 169 last year MATAWAN — Borough crime is down to its lowest rate since 1991, according to the annual crime statistics released by the state police. The state Uniform Crime Report, which was…
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Improvements planned at outdated intersection Property acquisition
Improvements planned at outdated intersection Property acquisition PAUL DOWD A major improvement at the intersection of Cross Road, Morristown Road, Ravine Drive, and Aberdeen Road in Matawan will require the acquisition of several properties. necessary for realignment of Ravine Dr.-Cross Rd. By paul dowd Staff Writer MATAWAN — A symbol of a simpler time, the…
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Fairview soccer field contract OK’d Mid’town awards $668K contract for controversial Oak Hill Road fields
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Fairview soccer field contract OK’d Mid’town awards $668K contract for controversial Oak Hill Road fields MIDDLETOWN — Two new Fairview soccer fields may still be controversial, but the bids are in and a contract for construction has been awarded to C. Caruso Excavating of Ocean. According to Township Engineer…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Chic Roemmele and Harry Auletto work the grill Sunday at the Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater Festival at Fort Monmouth on Sandy Hook. The two-day event was the 25th annual celebration for the environmental organization. JEFF HUNTLEY
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Middletown crime index just keeps going down Fewer burglaries, car thefts in 1999; some areas up slightly
Staff Writer By elaine van develde Middletown crime index just keeps going down Fewer burglaries, car thefts in 1999; some areas up slightly MIDDLETOWN — According to the most recent N.J. State Police Uniform Crime Report, crime in Middletown has been cut by more than 50 percent since 1985. Middletown Police Chief John Pollinger is…
