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Manalapan man, 24, charged in burglary
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.…
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Veteran prosecutors promoted to senior litigation counsel
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,…
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Phone scam costs Jackson resident
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…
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Two churches join Habitat for Humanity to build home
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The future home of the Tello family is at 108 Center St., Freehold Borough. The house was built through a partnership among Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, the Colts Neck Reformed Church and St. Rose of Lima Church. FREEHOLD — The dream of home ownership will soon become a…
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Manalapan officials reject plan for stores, apartments
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A proposed development mixing retail uses with 900 apartments is off the table in Manalapan. At a special meeting of the Township Committee held June 29 at Manalapan High School, municipal officials said a development proposal put forth by Cardinale Enterprises several months ago will not be considered.…
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Police investigate suspicious incidents
MANALAPAN — Police are investigating an incident in which an adult male approached a teenage girl. Police said that at 6:50 a.m. June 23, an Asian man approached a 16-year-old girl in the area of Shilling Road. The man was driving a light blue four-door vehicle with New Jersey license plates. The man had a…
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Oceanfest
Thousands turned out to celebrate Independence Day at the 25th Annual OceanFest held along the oceanfront Promenade in Long Branch. Among the attractions that drew crowds to the family friendly festival were professional sand sculptures, live musical performances, children’s activities and entertainment, an Afro-Caribbean music and dance festival, crafts and delicious foods, all topped off…
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New Jersey Broadcasters Hall of Fame inducts Greater Media’s Dan Finn
Dan Finn Dan Finn, senior vice president and regional general manager with Greater Media New Jersey, was among the inductees named to the New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) Hall of Fame for 2015. The induction took place at a special luncheon June 18 during the 68th annual NJBA convention at Caesars in Atlantic City. “We…
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Thieves target utility equipment
MANALAPAN — The irrigation system in the Meadow Creek development off Millhurst Road was the target of thieves in a recent incident. Police said that on June 5 at 2:25 p.m., officers responded to Village Road for a report of a theft. A representative of Premier Management Associates reported that sometime between May 4 and…