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Officials foil plan to attack Fort Dix
Six men arrested in alleged terrorist plot on New Jersey Army base BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The arrest of six individuals and the unraveling of a plot to attack the Fort Dix army base in Wrightstown, Burlington County, shocked New Jersey residents last week. Speaking on May 8, U.S. Attorney…
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Mosquito commission offers tick identification and testing service
As part of Monmouth County’s Tick-borne Diseases Program, residents who find a tick can bring it to the Monmouth County Mosquito Commis-sion’s (MCMC) office in Tinton Falls to have it identified and analyzed for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. “The tick identification and testing service is meant to serve as a first alert for…
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Polo match will benefit art therapy initiative
COLTS NECK – The Amanda’s Easel Art Therapy Program, a service of 180 Turning Lives Around, will sponsor its second annual “Polo Match and Tailgate Party” fundraiser on June 3 at 2 p.m. at Bucks Mill Park, Bucks Mill Road. Event proceeds will benefit Amanda’s Easel, a nonprofit service offering comprehensive art and play therapy.…
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On Campus
Scott Kaufman-Ross, son of Har-lene and Michael Ross of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Washington University of St. Louis. Kaufman-Ross is a junior enrolled in the Olin School of Business and is a 2004 graduate of Marlboro High School. He is treasurer of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity…
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Budget hearing set for June 13
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer MANALAPAN – Following some last minute tweaking, a 2007 municipal budget totaling $29.6 million was introduced by the Township Committee on May 9. A public hearing and adoption of the spending plan is scheduled for the committee’s June 13 meeting. The total budget is up $772,000…
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Caring for the environment
The Lake Topanemus Preservation Society recently sponsored a cleanup at Lake Topanemus, Pond Road, Freehold Township. Volunteers got the park ready for a new season of activities. In photo above, Kate Clancy, 7, (front) and Elizabeth Jasko, 9, clear trash from the woods. Top right, Stephen Matlick rakes leaves at the park, and bottom right,…
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Scouts collect food for pantry
Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has focused on important issues facing American youth. Despite the numerous community service initiatives and service projects available through volunteer and faith-based organizations, there is always more that can be done for those in need. Across the country, in many councils and districts, thousands of troops and packs…
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In the Arts
Actors from near and far are invited to audition for the Strand Theater Ensemble’s July production of “Noises Off.” Auditions will be held May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood. Five men and four women are being sought to perform. Actors should be ready to read excerpts…
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Freehold Twp. budget checks in at $38.4M
BY ELANA ARON Correspondent BY ELANA ARONCorrespondent FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Township Committee has presented its municipal budget for 2007. The operating budget totals $38.4 million, which is under cap and within the statutorily permitted amount to be raised in taxes. Property owners will pay a total tax levy of $12.4 million (approximately 32 percent…
