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Teenager arrested on weapons charge
By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — It doesn’t matter whether you are in possession of an illegal 9 mm semi-automatic or a BB gun, if you’re caught with it in Freehold Borough you will be prosecuted with the same charge — possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.…
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3 charged in robbery attempt
By dave benjaminStaff Writer By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery and criminal restraint have been lodged against three men following an incident at a township gas station. On May 28 at 4:43 p.m., Patrolman Brian Cruse, Sgt. Timothy Kirkland and Detective Joseph Moreto responded to a…
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Hardware store started
on back of N.J. peddlerBecker Hardware to mark100th anniversary withspecial event, sales By linda denicolaStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT A lot of things have changed in the past century, including the product line offered at Becker Hardware, Colts Neck, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Jeff, Dan and Art Becker (l-r) continue to operate the business…
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Girl Scouts honor adult volunteers for service
Girl Scouts honor adult volunteers for service Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts bestowed honors upon local volunteers during an Adult Recognition Awards Ceremony April 30. During the ceremony, which was held at Freehold Gardens, Freehold Township, Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts thanked a core group of dedicated volunteers — those that truly comprise the backbone…
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Brookdale prepares for loss of state aid
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Following an announcement of state funding cuts to New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, officials at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, continue to prepare for the loss of $716,175 in state aid next year. The state informed the schools about the 5 percent slash in February.…
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Senior unit established to aid
Monmouth Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley has announced the establishment of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Senior Services Unit to provide comprehensive safety and education resources for older residents. The Senior Services Unit will serve as an informational clearinghouse where residents can schedule programs, maintain correspondence and receive safety brochures with the help of…
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Young chess enthusiasts make all the right moves
By dave benjaminStaff Writer Young chess enthusiasts make all the right moves By dave benjamin Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Students from the Pine Brook School and Lafayette Mills School in Manalapan compete in an interscholastic chess tournament after spending the year playing against fellow students in their own school chess club. MANALAPAN — When Joel…
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Commission would cast eye
on efficiency of county gov’t. Freeholders react to idea of state panel taking a look at their operations By dick metzgar Staff Writer Contrary to popular belief, state Sen. Thomas J. Kean Jr. (R-Union) said he is not proposing that county government in New Jersey be eliminated. Kean is the main force behind a bill…
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Resident levels ethics charge against official
By dave benjaminStaff Writer Resident levels ethics charge against official By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A township resident has filed an ethics complaint with the state against Township Committeewoman Mary Cozzolino. "I filed it because I am a citizen of the township," Eric Abraham told the News Transcript. "I think that our municipal…
