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  • New pastor wants Bethel A.M.E. to reach out to community

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ronald Sparks FREEHOLD — Ronald Sparks, the new pastor of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Waterworks Road, has a mission: to have his church and its congregants establish a more visible presence in the community. Sparks, who was born in Toledo, Ohio, said the church should no longer stay within…

  • Police arrest suspect in Five Guys burglary

    MANALAPAN — Following an investigation by detectives in the Manalapan Police Department Investigations Bureau, officers arrested a Manalapan resident on May 7 in connection with an incident that occurred on April 10. According to information provided by Manalapan police, Eric T. Glantz, 25, was arrested after an investigation revealed that on April 10 at about…

  • Drummer remains upbeat in face of deadly disease

    BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Musicians can always be counted on to step up and donate their talents for a good cause. Drummer Tommy Mastro is a musician who likes to help others, so when his friends and family members decided to host a fundraiser to help him with expenses as he copes with amyotrophic…

  • 27th annual New Jersey Seafood Festival

    For the past 26 years, visitors from all over New Jersey and the region have marked the beginning of summer with one of the Shore’s favorite traditions — the New Jersey Seafood Festival. This year, the festival celebrates its 27th consecutive year in Belmar on June 7, 8 and 9. More than 175,000 people are…

  • Officer denies charge he set fire at fellow cop’s residence

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer The Manalapan resident and Edison police officer who is charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson at the Monroe Township home of a fellow Edison officer pleaded not guilty to the charges in his initial court appearance. Michael A. Dotro, 35, was arrested at…

  • ‘Micah Williams: Portrait Artist’

    Aaron Smock, circa January 1819 (Gift of Sarena V. Roome, 1957) The Monmouth County Historical Association will host the first exhibition dedicated to the portraiture of 19th-century New Jersey artist Micah Williams. “Micah Williams: Portrait Artist” will run through Sept. 29 at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum at 70 Court St. in Freehold Borough.…

  • ‘Magic, the gathering’

    Magicians, including David Copperfield, come together to pay homage to mentor BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Above: Jack Greenberg, a past president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, delivers an honorary proclamation to Carl Bajor. Right: A younger Carl Bajor, with his wand in hand, stands near a set of novelty playing cards. PHOTO BY…

  • Marlboro council adopts $33.13M budget for 2013

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Although an amendment to Marlboro’s 2013 municipal budget resulted in a lower municipal tax rate than initially expected, the minor drop could not prevent an increase from the 2012 tax rate. The council adopted a $33.13 million budget, which carries a $24.3 million tax levy, at its May…

  • Howell budget put in place

    BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted a $44.88 million municipal budget for 2013. No residents asked questions about or commented on the budget when given a chance to do so during the council’s May 21 meeting. Mayor Bill Gotto, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilman Edward Guz and Councilwoman Pauline…