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Info sought on natural disasters
The Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management wants to hear about residents’ personal experience with natural disasters such as flooding, erosion and other weather-related events. A Natural Hazards Mitigation questionnaire has been posted at www.visitmonmouth. com as a way of collecting this information from residents. The 15-question survey takes about five minutes to complete online.…
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Three receive probation in ’06 Wal-Mart burglary
On Oct. 26, William N. Comba, 35, of Forked River, Lawrence R. Gress III, 32, of East Windsor, and Peter Lipari Jr., 22, of South Plainfield, were sentenced to probation for their roles in a burglary that occurred at the Wal-Mart, Route 537, Freehold Township, in November 2006. According to a press release from the…
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Event raises funds for MS Center
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP- CentraState Healthcare Foundation held a wine tasting last month that raised a record $216,000 for its Multiple Sclerosis Center. More than 400 people attended the event. The hospital also recognized three honorees for their longstanding commitment to philanthropic activities, support of nonprofit organizations and professional accomplishments. They were John Franco, retired pitcher for…
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Rudy rallies the troops
PHOTO BY JEFF GRANIT staff Republican presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani signs autographs for supporters during a rally held Nov. 1 at the Excelsior, Manalapan. Giuliani came to Monmouth County to boost the campaign of state Senate and Assembly candidates. To Giuliani’s left is Senate candidate Jennifer Beck; to Beck’s left is Assembly candidate Declan O’Scanlon;…
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Domestic violence response team seeks new members
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro Police Department is seeking volunteers from the community to join the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). The volunteers who join the team will respond to police headquarters when there has been an incident of domestic abuse. Police administrators will offer the victim a chance to speak…
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Statue of Mary dedicated in St. Rose chapel grotto
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Rev. Richard Milewski of St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold Borough, blesses a new statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary during a ceremony on Oct. 29. The new statue replaces one that was damaged more than a year ago. FREEHOLD – The air was crisp and clear at…
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Mall ready to debut new stores and renovations
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A new era in the history of the 17-year-old Freehold Raceway Mall will begin tomorrow. Nov. 8 will mark the opening of the mall’s expansion and renovation project that has added a “Main Street” type outdoor addition and seen upgrades completed within the mall at Route 9, Route 33 and Route 537.…
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In the Service
Michael L. Alonso, son and Maria and Mario Alonso of the Morganville section of Marlboro, has entered basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The six-week, two-phased orientation program, which prepares men and women to meet the mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets, must be successfully completed…
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Smithereens celebrate with Christmas CD
Manalapan’s Jim Babjak will join bandmates for Lakewood show BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Jim Babjak of Manalapan has been busy these days touring with his band The Smithereens, recording the group’s new album of original songs and recording the band’s first collection of Christmas songs, “Christmas with The Smithereens.” The Smithereens will appear…
