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Manalapan making move toward local programming
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee has taken the first step toward providing a municipal access cable television channel. At its Oct. 19 meeting, the committee introduced an ordinance to create cable communications services. A public hearing and second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for Nov.…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Danny Mulholland, 10, of Freehold Township, decorates a pumpkin during a pumpkin-carving workshop in Freehold Borough on Oct. 28.
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Three suspects named in jewelry store heist
Philadelphia residents accused in Freehold job are sought by authorities The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office released this flier of suspects wanted in the armed robbery of Ballew Jewelers, Freehold Borough. FREEHOLD — Law enforcement officials have identified three of four men who they believe robbed Ballew Jewelers, West Main Street, of more than $1 million…
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Museums preserve military history
The National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey offers three locations for residents to visit to learn about the state’s military history, with specific historical significance to the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, and the Naval Militia of New Jersey. The museum’s primary location is on the campus of the National Guard Training…
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Borough pair unopposed in race for council seats
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Freehold Borough FREEHOLD — Democrats Robert Crawford and Michael DiBenedetto are running unopposed on Nov. 8 for new three-year terms on the Borough Council. Barring something unforeseen, both men will win their fourth terms. Crawford, 72, has served on the council’s finance committee since…
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Dogs in N.J. are being tested for canine influenza
A total of 21 dogs have tested positive for canine influenza virus since the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory began screening for the virus on Sept. 28. Those animals exhibited labored breathing, nasal discharge and a persistent cough. At this time, there is no evidence that humans can catch the dog…
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2nd Floor offers callers a caring voice on phone
Teens and pre-teens have confidential way to discuss serious issues BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The number to call is 1-888-222-2228. That’s the number where teens and pre-teens can reach the 2nd Floor youth helpline, a service that provides youths with help and someone to talk to when desperate moments occur.…
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Yesteryear
100 years ago The Rev. Ernest William Foote, the new pastor of the First Baptist Church of Freehold, will occupy the pulpit at both services on Sunday. When Mr. Foote tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Port Jervis, N.Y., one month ago it was on the fifth anniversary of his…
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Corrections officers graduate
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley has announced the graduation of eight Monmouth County and four Ocean County corrections officers from the 21st Basic Course for Corrections Officers held at the Monmouth County Police Academy. Graduates from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office were Scott Bedle, Morganville, Gavin Bryer, Middletown, Jonathan Gaul, Howell,…
