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Operation Medicine Cabinet takes drugs out of N.J. homes
Gerard P. McAleer, the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New Jersey Division, and Angelo M. Valente, the executive director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), announced on Nov. 18 that more than 9,000 pounds of medicine, with a street value of more than $35 million, was collected…
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Onward to victory
CHRIS KELLY staff Emily Runkel (c) performs with the Howell High School cheerleading squad during halftime of the Rebels’ 41-18 victory over Montgomery in the Central Jersey Group IV state playoffs on Nov. 16 in Howell.
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Masons collecting toys for holiday celebration
FREEHOLD — For many people, holidays mean getting together, sharing food and conversation, and opening some great gifts. For needy children in the area, the upcoming holidays will hold all of that because of some hard-working, dedicated members of Olive Branch Lodge No.16 of Free & Accepted Masons. For the second year, the lodge, which…
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Open govt. advocate gets details of deal
Freehold Borough settles claim with resident who said police harassed him BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Attorneys representing resident Melvin Love and Freehold Borough reached a settlement of Love’s complaint against the Freehold Borough Police Department months ago, but the $65,000 deal did not come to light until an open government advocate…
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Christie taps Kyrillos for transition team
State senator will play role in shaping N.J.’s executive branch BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer District 13 state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos will sit on Gov.-elect Chris Christie’s transition team, a group of 10 people who will oversee the passing of the torch between administrations. Sen. Joseph Kyrillos Kyrillos, a 21-year Republican state legislator who served…
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Job fair offered hope to people seeking work
About 1,000 job seekers attended a recent job fair at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, in which 65 employers including resource organizations participated. “The job fair gave people hope that there are jobs available in our community,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director John D’Amico, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Economic Development and Workforce…
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Prison term meted out for vehicular homicide
On Nov. 13, John Lombardo Jr., 36, of Manahawkin, was sentenced to an eight-year state prison term for the second degree crime of vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Theresa Kling, 39, of Freehold Township, which occurred at the intersection of Route 537 and Route 527 (Siloam Road) in Freehold Township. The sentence…
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‘Madeline’s Christmas’ will come to Marlboro
MARLBORO — Twelve little girls in two straight lines who live in an old Parisian house covered in vines will entertain audiences when the Marlboro Community Players present “Madeline’s Christmas.” The show will be performed at Marlboro High School, Route 79, Marlboro, on Dec. 4-6 and Dec. 11-13. Performance times will be 7:30 p.m. on…
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County offers home repair assistance to residents
To assist homeowners with plumbing, electrical, structural, roofing, heating, ventilation and lead-based paint remediation, the Monmouth County Planning Board has a program that will provide up to $20,000 in assistance to 70 financially qualified Monmouth County households who apply by Dec. 16. “This program helps homeowners on tight budgets make necessary home repairs and upgrades…
