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Crockam convicted of Matlosz’s murder
Former Englishtown officer had stopped his vehicle to speak with pedestrian BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Thirteen months after Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz was gunned down in cold blood while sitting in his police cruiser on Jan. 14, 2011, Jahmell Crockam, 20, of Lakewood, was convicted of murder in the slaying that shocked Ocean…
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Family mourns twins who died in same week
Law enforcement authorities continue to seek killer of Freehold Borough resident BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Tracy Keys Fraternal twins Travis Keys and Tracy Keys came into this world together on Jan. 20, 1968, and they left it two days apart earlier this month. Those were the words the Rev. Willie Thorpe used in…
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Arrest made in car break-ins
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — It happens with great regularity — a person leaves his car unlocked and then finds it has been the target for a thief. According to Freehold Township police Sgt. Jerry Kiwit, residents are not getting the message that the Freehold Township Police Department has been trying…
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Relay for Life will honor cancer survivors, those lost
Kickoff event scheduled for Feb. 28 at Bucks Mill Recreation Area, Colts Neck BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Dylan Ottman, 9, of Jackson, is a cancer survivor and will be attending a Relay for Life kickoff event Feb. 28 in Colts Neck. Relay for Life will be held June 9-10 at the Bucks Mill…
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Three face charges after arrests at mall
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three young men were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses on Feb. 14 at the Freehold Raceway Mall. According to Freehold Township police Sgt. Jerry Kiwit, police received a call at 1:57 p.m. from mall security personnel who reported seeing individuals at the mall who they believed were acting in a suspicious…
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Donations of prom dresses are welcome
COLTS NECK — National Honor Society students at Colts Neck High School redefined the idea of charity when they held a prom fashion show on Feb. 16. Christina Senia, co-president of the NHS, chaired the event. Senia reached out to Castle Couture, Lola’s, Dresses and More, and Whispers for dress donations. “In such difficult economic…
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Freehold Township Peer Leaders earn award
The Freehold Regional High School District has announced that the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey has awarded the Freehold Township High School Peer Leaders with the 2011 School Spirit Award. The Peer Leaders raised the most funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research within the Southern Regional Walk competition, according to a press release.…
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Residents: Don’t change permitted uses on Rt. 9
Manalapan board hears testimony as alterations to master plan are considered BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Following two Planning Board meetings during which they were not allowed to speak, Manalapan residents unleashed a torrent of criticism on an automobile dealer’s request to place an Audi dealership on Route 9 when they finally had their…
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One cool Cat
Freehold Township Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun entertains youngsters at Laura Donovan School, Freehold Township, with a reading of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” during an assembly Feb. 15. Special activities, including other guest readers, will be featured during the celebration leading up to Read Across America Day on March 2. ERIC SUCAR…
