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By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Garry Wheeler Stone’s passion for history goes way back. “I have been a history nut as long as I have memory,” Stone said. He recalls his first research paper in the fourth grade in which he wrote about Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain in New York. Stone has been focused…

MANALAPAN — A Manalapan resident has been charged with burglary following his alleged involvement in a recent incident. Police said that at 8 a.m. June 15, officers responded to a report of a burglary at Donny’s Deli, 339 Route 9 south. An unknown individual shattered the glass to the front door and entered the premises.…

In an effort to recognize and better use the experience and dedication of career prosecutors in the office, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced the promotion of four current assistant prosecutors who will now serve in the newly created position of Senior Litigation Counsel within the office. Assistant prosecutors Peter Boser, Thomas Huth,…

JACKSON – Police reported that a Jackson resident recently fell prey to a telephone scam and they cautioned residents to be aware of such flim-flams. Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said the man, whose name was not released by police, reported the scheme after he signed up for an online dating service. The man told police that…

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Guests of all ages stroll the grounds at the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 8. The Freedom Fest was held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. The 2015 summer fair season will continue with the arrival of the Monmouth County Fair at the East Freehold…

Area residents were among the recipients of Monmouth County’s 2015 Preservation Awards. The Monmouth County Historical Commission presented the awards to individuals and groups who have engaged in successful preservation and restoration projects on their own. The winning projects reflect the preservation movement and restoration of historic sites in the county, according to a press…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer There will be something for people of all ages to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair. “We are gearing up for another five days of traditional family fun, along with some new highlights,” said Karen D. Jarmusz, assistant superintendent of recreation, Monmouth County Park System. The Monmouth County…

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has competed upgrades to 22 major circuits across eight counties, including Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. According to a press release from JCP&L, the upgrades will enhance service reliability to nearly 41,000 customers in Burlington, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean and Warren counties. JCP&L completed upgrades in Aberdeen…

By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Four new homes will be constructed on Pine Brook Road, Manalapan, following an approval from the Manalapan Zoning Board of Adjustment. Representatives of the Jewish Learning Center Community Synagogue appeared before the board on June 18 seeking final major subdivision and site plan approval on an application that proposed four…