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Marlboro K-9 officer Vaik dies
MARLBORO — The Marlboro Police Department lost one of its own recently with the passing of K-9 officer Vaik. Vaik served the community from 2003- 10 as a member of the police department’s K-9 unit. Vaik worked as a patrol dog and had a specialty in narcotics detection. In April 2010, Vaik began to show…
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Special officer will protect Manalapan municipal judge
MANALAPAN — For the first time in the four-decade history of the Manalapan Police Department, a Special Class II officer will be employed in the municipality. At its meeting on Sept. 12, the Township Committee adopted an ordinance that set the salary for a Special Class II officer at a minimum of $13 per hour…
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Freehold Borough yeshiva operator proposes dorm space
By Clare Marie Celano FREEHOLD — At its meeting on Oct. 10, the Freehold Borough Land Use Board will hear testimony from an applicant who is seeking a use variance in order to establish a dormitory for students in an approved yeshiva (Jewish educational institution). The applicant is David Rosenbaum of Lakewood. Rosenbaum is…
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$2,500 reward offered in Manalapan bias incident
MANALAPAN — A $2,500 reward is being offered by the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the anti-Semitic vandalism of a number of properties in Manalapan, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced on Septl 28. …
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Superintendent, business administrator are leaving Freehold Borough schools
By Clare Marie Celano FREEHOLD — Administrative changes are coming to the Freehold Borough K-8 School District. Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth O’Connell, who is currently on medical leave, has announced that she will retire from her position on April 30. Business Administrator and Board Secretary Patrick DeGeorge has announced he will be leaving…
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‘Mad Dog’ still keeps the beat at the Jersey Shore
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez’s professional career and separation from The E Street Band in the mid-1970s earned him a reputation as a hot-headed drummer who was not afraid to speak his mind in his earlier days. Over the years he has been in several bands, including…
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Freehold Township High School’s Brian Dziobak (l) and Colts Neck High School’s Joe Martinho face off for a 50/50 ball during the first half of a soccer match between the Patriots and the Cougars on Sept. 20 in Colts Neck. The Cougars won, 2-1. For more, see Sports. ERIC SUCAR staff
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in service
Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph Harris, son of Catherine Harris of Manalapan, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. For 13 weeks, Harris stayed committed during the demanding military training that included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M- 16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial…
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Colts Neck seals deal with PBA Local 333
Three-year contract provides for raises in 2013 and 2014 BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer An agreement between municipal officials and the union that represents officers in the Colts Neck Police Department is expected to place stricter controls on salary hikes for officers and address other financial incentives. The Township Committee voted at its Sept. 12…
