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Baby-sitter charged in death of 9-month-old
BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Baby-sitter charged in death of 9-month-old BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A borough woman has been charged with second-degree aggravated assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child following the death of a 9-month-old baby on Nov. 21. According to Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Robert…
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‘Conference for the Jewish Woman’ Dec. 14
‘Conference for the Jewish Woman’ Dec. 14 The second annual "Conference for the Jewish Woman" will be held Dec. 14 at the Ramada Conference Center in East Windsor. The event will include lectures and discussions on relationships, nutrition, parenting, feminism and other topics. The event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Bucks, Mercer, Middlesex…
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Dogs lend their paws to help comfort others
Local therapy dog group visits nursing homes, schools, other facilities BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Dogs lend their paws to help comfort others BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Man’s best friend. Dogs acquired this nickname because of their unconditional love and acceptance of human failings. A unique group of local dog owners are bringing…
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Clean Cars Act may see vote before year is out
Bill would bring tighter vehicle emissionsstandards by 2006 BY ALISON GRANITOStaff Writer Bill would bring tighter vehicle emissions standards by 2006 BY ALISON GRANITO Staff Writer New Jersey has more cars per square mile than any other state in the country. According to some environmental and public advocacy groups, the state’s vast number of vehicles…
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Route 537 study session open to public
The Monmouth County Planning Board has announced it is holding an open meeting so that members of the public can review and provide input on a draft final report for the Western Monmouth County Route 537 Corridor Study. A special public information session will be held Dec. 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County…
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Church expected to rise on Fairfield Road tract
BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Church expected to rise on Fairfield Road tract BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has voted unanimously to rezone a 107-acre parcel on Fairfield Road to make way for a church. The vote to rezone the property from Special Economic Development (SED) to Highway Development (HD) paves…
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Ladies in red having fun in prime of life
Red Hat Societymembers live it upwith trips, good times BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Ladies in red having fun in prime of life Red Hat Society members live it up with trips, good times BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Members of the Manalapan chapter of the Red Hat Society have done their civic duty…
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Food banks receive state aid
To help serve the growing number of New Jerseyans in need of food assistance, the state will provide six regional food banks with $1.5 million, the McGreevey administration announced. The funding was given in conjunction with World Food Day and announced at a press conference organized by the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Leaders, a broad coalition…
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BlueClaws boost youth sports
The Lakewood BlueClaws are taking another step in promoting the game of baseball in Ocean and Monmouth counties. The team, now in its fourth year, promises to purchase field signs for each youth sports league that participates in the BlueClaws’ new fund-raising program. "It’s local community support that has made the BlueClaws successful over the…
