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Market in the Middle, 516 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park, along with the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Eatontown, and Asbury Rockin’ Cats will present a Paws For Life fundraiser and gallery opening Aug. 16. The fundraiser will begin at 4 p.m. with a doggy fashion show at the Wonder Bar…
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Bayshore narcotics unit snares 17 in drug busts
Undercover operations result in arrests in 10 Bayshore towns BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer ERIN O. STATTEL Monmouth County Prosecutor Luis Valentin (second from left) listens as Middletown Police Chief Robert Oches speaks during a press conference held last Friday at Aberdeen Town Hall. ABERDEEN — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrests…
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The long hot summer
While you dig the hole to find a home for your latest native plant, you can run the risk of adding another crick to your lower back. Watch how you handle your tools, be aware of your stance when digging, lift properly, and don’t even attempt to move a 100-pound boulder without assistance. And once…
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Hazlet will plan for affordable housing
Builder’s lawsuit prompts court oversight on zoning BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer HAZLET — The township will begin planning to meet its state-mandated affordable housing quota as a result of litigation brought by a developer. Township attorney Daniel McCarthy said that meetings would begin in late August with the township planner, the developer’s planner and…
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Real Mama offers info on organic foods for kids
MIDDLETOWN — A free in-store presentation on organic foods will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Whole Foods market on Route 35 north, Chapel Hill Shopping Center in Middletown. “A Common Sense Approach to Eating Organic” is being sponsored by Real Mama Inc., a Middletown-based environmental and kids health nonprofit, which…
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Matawan appoints new rec director
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer MATAWAN – — The newly hired recreation director has ended her short tenure with the borough. Elizabeth Aguilar stepped down from the part-time position, citing time constraints as her reason for leaving. “Elizabeth has done a wonderful job; I guess it was just difficult timing with her small children,”…
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FoodBank puts out call for help
As the economy continues to struggle, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is experiencing a 15 percent decline in food donations. To help reverse that trend, Monmouth County Freeholder Barbara J. McMorrow has joined the FoodBank in publicizing the need for help. “Throughout Monmouth County, people are choosing between putting gasoline in their cars…
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Wilkens brings Olympic spirit to Mid’town library
Bronze medalist learned to swim at twp. swim club and Red Bank YMCA BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JAMIE ROMM The Bronze Medal Tom Wilkens won at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games was on display at the Middletown Township Public Library Aug. 6. Wilkens, who was captain of the USA Men’s Swim Team,…
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‘Idol’ contest caps Matawan Night Out
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Stephanie Mauton, Hazlet, and Police Lt. Ben Smith prepare for the Matawan Police Department’s National Nite Out Against Crime event on Aug. 5. MATAWAN — Residents turned out early for the National Night Out held in the borough 6-10 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Matawan Borough…
