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Friends remember, honor former Manalapan resident
Donations help support local causes in name of Joe Driscoll BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer Gathering to honor Patrick “Joe” Driscoll at the Walk With Joe on Sept. 8 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park were (l-r) Driscoll’s son, Patrick, alongside boyhood friends Tom Determann, Tom Huyler, Tom Dalzell and Ron Kulik. MANALAPAN – Auld lange…
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Council expected to act on limiting contributions
Ordinance places restrictions on practice known as ‘wheeling’ BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – At its meeting on Sept. 20 the Township Council is expected to vote on the passage of what council President Jeff Cantor described as one of the toughest pay-to-play laws in New Jersey. The law was introduced on Sept. 6.…
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Entries sought for film festival
The sixth annual Garden State Film Festival has issued a worldwide “Call for Entries” from independent filmmakers, according to Diane Raver, co-founder/executive director. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. Filmmakers wishing to submit their films for consideration should refer to the festival Web site at www.gsff.org for instructions and further information. The 2008 festival…
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Search warrant uncovers stash; resident arrested
MANALAPAN – A 33-year-old township resident wound up in the Monmouth County jail on Aug. 24 after police confiscated drugs at his home. According to information provided by Manalapan police, John Rockford III was charged with a variety of narcotics-related crimes, including possession of a controlled dangerous substance believed to be marijuana, possession with intent…
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Election results – got ’em right here, right now
MARK ROSMAN In the News As the election season of 2007 gets into full swing, I took a moment last week to review some results from the 2006 Monmouth County Board of Freeholders race. In the immediate aftermath of an election, the key questions that reporters ask election officials are who won and what were…
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African-American festival will be held at arts center
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Sharon Brown helped to make a small dream become a big reality. Brown, a Freehold Township resident, is one of the founders of the African- American Arts and Heritage Festival which will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the PNC Bank Arts Center, on the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, on…
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Police officer will head for Iraq
MANALAPAN – Patrolman Jonathan “Herc” Suydam will be absent from duty with the Manalapan Police Department while he is deployed to Iraq for an extended period of time with his Army National Guard Unit. The exact date of Suydam’s departure and return are uncertain, according to a press release issued by Manalapan police Capt. Lou…
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Chief sees vehicle purchase as good move for fire dept.
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Freehold Fire Department will become the proud owner of a piece of equipment that Fire Chief Bill Maushardt said will help to better protect residents. A used fire rescue truck will soon be a part of the department’s inventory now that the Borough Council has approved…
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Y promotes physical activity
The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township, is encouraging members to join YMCAs nationwide in taking “small steps” to promote active living and healthy eating. Members are invited during the week of Sept. 22-29 to come to the YMCA of Western Monmouth County to begin to track their steps from a variety of activities…
