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    Shakayla Richardson, 13, Destiny Crudup, 12, and Shalonda Hickman, 13, (l-r) plan their strategy while playing capture the flag in the Y-Limpics at Liberty Street Park, Freehold Borough, Aug. 2. The Y-Limpics was sponsored by the YMCA Community Center. CLAIRE SHEPROW

  • Minority caucus plans countywide voting bloc

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer With an eye on the 2013 election season, the new Minority Caucus of Monmouth County is working to consolidate a voting bloc large enough to effect real change in the months and years ahead. According to caucus Chairman Lorenzo Dangler, the goal is to forge a collective voice loud enough…

  • Concussion in youth sports — get your child baseline tested

    Mild traumatic brain injury or concussion is growing rapidly in youth sports and recreational activities. Concussion is a complex process affecting the brain induced by traumatic forces that occur by a direct or indirect blow to the head.According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top five activities for concussion type injury for persons under…

  • Police: Season of the scam

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan resident Donna Gould never thought she would become a target of a scam. That is, until two weeks ago, when she answered her phone and heard, “Grandma, it’s me.” Thinking it was her grandson Austin, she continued the conversation and listened as the panicked voice on the other end…

  • Howell officials attempting to address unkempt properties

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has started taking steps to address the issue of abandoned properties in the community. The council introduced two ordinances at its July 16 meeting that officials said would give them the ability to act on this matter. The ordinances will be the subject of a…

  • Storm-water management draws council’s attention

    MARLBORO — With the aim to ward off mishaps, developers could face a more uniform set of fees for storm-water management plans in Marlboro. On July 18 the Township Council introduced an ordinance that would amend existing fees. The council will consider the ordinance for adoption at its Sept. 12 meeting, following a public hearing.…

  • Scam ALERTS

    The following is a brief list of scams that have been reported to area police departments.  Cable TV scam: A caller statesthat he or she is from a reputable cablecompany, and says the company is giving away a 200-channel promotion. Thecaller will only take cash or a prepaiddebit card. Always call the cable company…

  • Local pharmacist enters guilty plea

    Randy Binder, a pharmacist and the former proprietor of the Texas Road Pharmacy in the Yorktowne shopping center, Manalapan, admitted on July 18 that he conspired to illegally distribute oxycodone to people without a legitimate need for the drug, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Binder, 60, of Matawan, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge…

  • ‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to town

    The Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, will present “The Wizard of Oz,” taking the stage through Aug. 11. Cynthia Mitchell Payne returns to direct, with musical direction by Stephen Strouse, choreography by Sheryl Linfante and production management by Lauren Piskiel. Based on L. Frank Baum’s famous story in which Dorothy Gale, a young girl who lives…