Category: News Transcript Calendar
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Police academy graduates 31 officers
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Thirty-one new police officers raised their right hands recently and swore to uphold the laws of the land. The swearing-in ceremonies were part of the 62nd graduation of the Basic Course for Police Officers at the Monmouth County Police Academy. It was attended by the families and friends of the graduates as…
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Pine named to lead planners
Staff Writer By dave benjamin MANALAPAN — Stephen Pine has been elected chairman of the Planning Board for 2002. Pine previously served as vice chairman of the board in 2001. "It is an honor to serve the community," he said. "I’m flattered that my colleagues have the faith in me to allow me to lead…
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Bill gives public access to government records
Bill gives public access to government records Acting Gov. Donald T. DiFrancesco signed the landmark Open Public Records Act Jan. 8, greatly increasing public access to state government records. The signing marked the last legislation DiFrancesco signed as acting governor. "I’m here to sign the last bill of my tenure as acting governor," DiFrancesco said.…
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Driver faces charges after splitting car in accident
Staff Writer By paul godino Driver faces charges after splitting car in accident FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A Howell resident walked away from an accident after his car split in two in a single-vehicle accident on Double Creek Parkway on Jan. 5. According to police reports, Daniel DeCristofaro, 18, lost control of his 2000 Volkswagen Jetta…
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Community Bulletin Board
• Blood drives will be conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center on Jan. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Freehold Gardens Hotel, Gibson Place, Freehold Township; and on Jan. 21 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Route 522, Manalapan. All donors will receive a golf shirt. Details: (732) 842-5750. • "Sending Your Child to…
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Minor injuries reported in Pension Road bus accident
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan Minor injuries reported in Pension Road bus accident JERRY WOLKOWITZ Old Bridge police investigate the scene of a school bus accident Thursday on Pension Road between Raceway Park and Union Hill Road, Manalapan. The bus carried 15 children on their way to Rutgers Preparatory School, Franklin. Minor injuries were…
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Sheriff’s office welcomes new K-9 officer to squad
Sheriff’s office welcomes new K-9 officer to squad Officer Robin Eckel and Lexus In response to the growing need for law enforcement canine teams after the terrorist attacks on America of Sept. 11, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office added the newest member to the Sheriff’s Canine Unit — a specially trained explosive-detection dog named Lexus.…
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Brookdale Foundation creates legacy society
Brookdale Foundation creates legacy society The Brookdale Community College Foundation, Middletown, an-nounces the formation of the Brookdale Legacy Society in recognition of the growing number of individuals and families contributing to the college through wills or trusts to advance the cause of higher education. A permanent plaque listing the society’s members will be displayed in…
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Community Bulletin Board
• Blood drives will be conducted by the Central Jersey Blood Center as follows: Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at CentraState Medical Center, 901 W Main St., Freehold Township, in the room at the end of the cafeteria; Jan. 14 from 6-9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main…
