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Four face charges in Colts Neck
COLTS NECK – Police reported that between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7, the following individuals were arrested as a result of the investigation of three arson incidents and an aggravated assault incident. The crimes occurred between August and October on Asbury Avenue, Colts Neck. Police said Christopher McKenna, 19, of Asbury Park, was charged with…
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Walgreens wants to build at busy Route 9 corner
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – An application that proposes the construction of a Walgreens pharmacy has multiple issues, according to township senior planner Guy F. Leighton. The questions include the following: • Will the pharmacy generate additional traffic at one of the most crowded intersections in…
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Library honors Narozanick
Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick MANALAPAN – Longtime Monmouth County Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, flanked by hundreds of friends and supporters, eloquently thanked the residents of Monmouth County for allowing him to serve for 21 years on the county Board of Freeholders. His remarks came as he was being honored by the Monmouth County Library System,…
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Local dealership steps up to help restore DARE car
Students from the Automotive Technology Academy at Manalapan High School examine the Manalapan Police Department’s DARE car. Police said a DARE car helps draw the attention of youths, and once they come over to inspect the vehicle, the DARE officers can begin to educate teens and adolescents about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.…
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Knitters enjoy supporting those who need some love
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Members of the knitting club at Marlboro’s Greenbriar adult community take pride in creating beautiful gifts and donating them to organizations such as Project Support Our Soldiers and 180 Turning Lives Around. MARLBORO – The ladies of the Greenbriar adult community share a common thread –…
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Bear truth is Howell teen likes making children happy
BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer Amanda Johnson, 16, is working with Artists Helping Children to make teddy bears that are distributed to hospitalized children. HOWELL – Amanda Johnson has always loved art. And now, through the Artists Helping Children program, Amanda’s love for art brings joy to sick children.…
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Manalapan begins search for new administrator
Alayne M. Shepler leaves position after two years BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Alayne Shepler After two years in the position, Manalapan Township Administrator Alayne M. Shepler resigned from her post effective Dec. 1. Shepler had been Manalapan’s administrator since Jan. 1, 2004. Assistant Administrator Tara Lovrich has been serving as…
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Freeholders announce preservation of nursery
MANALAPAN – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced the preservation of the Four Seasons Nursery and Landscape Co. According to a press release from the county, this is the first agricultural easement acquisition in Manalapan to be funded through the Planning Incentive Grant (PIG) program. Monmouth County, the state Agriculture Development Commit-tee and…
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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Howell High School’s Jason Amato (22) is congratulated by teammates after he ran 83 yards for a touchdown with a blocked field goal during the Central Jersey Group IV championship game Sunday at Rutgers Stadium. The Rebels came up short against Hunterdon Central. For more, see Sports.
