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Englishtown’s drug arrests, DWIs, not reflected in report
Staff Writer By dick metzgar ENGLISHTOWN — Although Police Chief John Niziolek said he is pleased that the borough’s crime rate as reported in the state police Uniform Crime Report (UCR) has decreased in recent years, he is still concerned by the crimes that are not reflected by the report. "It is nice that crimes…
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Teens recount moving trip to war-torn Bosnia
By louis c. hochman Staff Writer MMonmouth County teen-agers Lindsay Bonanno and Erika Porsche have always liked to help out, but this summer they really went the distance – thousands of miles. Bonanno, of Millstone Township, and Porsche, of Howell, spent two weeks on a goodwill trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia in July with…
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Quick response cited in effort to aid child
Staff Writer By Bob Fleming Quick response cited in effort to aid child MARLBORO — Township officials are crediting several police officers and members of the Morganville First Aid Squad for their quick response in saving the life of an 8-year-old who almost drowned in a backyard pool. Police declined to identify the female juvenile…
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3 charged with selling fake gold
MANALAPAN — There are bargains to be had in the aisles of the Englishtown Auction Sales, and then there are bargains that are too good to be true. It’s the bargains of the second variety that has drawn the attention of police to the parking lots of the auction, at Wilson Avenue and Sobecko Road.…
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Residents will unite to celebrate Marlboro Day
Staff Writer By Bob Fleming Residents will unite to celebrate Marlboro Day MARLBORO — Amusement rides, games and an oldies group entertainment lineup will highlight the 17th annual Marlboro Day being coordinated by the township recreation department. The event is scheduled for Sept. 10 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the municipal complex, Wyncrest Road.…
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Veteran officers place priority on work in community Manalapan foursome have witnessed changes in policing over the years
Staff Writer By kathy baratta Veteran officers place priority on work in community Manalapan foursome have witnessed changes in policing over the years KATHY BARATTA Four veteran officers with the Manalapan Police Department, (l-r) Capt. Stuart Brown, Capt. John Alliano, Lt. Denis Brady and Lt. Dominick Donatelli, reflect on the changes in police work over…
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Wegmans to open in 2001
Work is progressing as a Wegmans supermarket takes shape at the Epicentre, Route 9 and Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Jo Natale, a company spokeswoman, told the News Transcript that the store has a projected opening sometime in 2001. At present, company officials are focusing their attention on opening the newest Wegmans in New Jersey, in Bridgewater,…
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With eye on future, town seeks to boost land fund
Staff Writer By dave benjamin With eye on future, town seeks to boost land fund FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Res-idents will be asked to respond to a non-binding referendum on open space and land preservation on the Nov. 7 ballot. Members of the Township Committee want to know if voters would be willing to dig into…
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United Way to continue funding Boy Scouts
Staff Writer By lindsey siegle IIf it’s OK with the U.S. Supreme Court, that’s good enough for the United Way of Monmouth County. At its recent annual meeting, the board of directors of the nonprofit organization that raises and distributes funds to local nonprofit agencies and organizations decided to continue funding the Monmouth Council of…
