• Grandin C.W. Thompson

    Mr. Thompson, 93, of Freehold Township, died March 5, 2013, at Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold Township. He was a member of Local 2018 (now 255) carpenters union for 65 years, 36 years of which he served as financial secretary. Mr. Thompson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was predeceased by his wife,…

  • Dorothy W. Blatchley

    Mrs. Blatchley, 83, of Freehold, died March 5, 2013, at Geraldine L. Thompson Care Center, Wall Township. She was employed as a secretary for the Freehold Township K-8 School District. Mrs. Blatchley was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Charles Blatchley, in 2010; and a daughter, Leigh Breese, in 1981. Surviving are a son,…

  • Gladys V. Snyder

    Mrs. Snyder, 79, of Howell, died March 1, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Snyder was predeceased by a daughter, Lola Boginski, in 2000. Surviving are her husband, Ronald L. Snyder; six sons and four daughters-in-law, Scott and Gloria Snyder of Farmingdale, Ronald and Debra Snyder of Bayville, Billy…

  • Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office earns accreditation

    The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has been awarded accreditation from the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (NJLEAC), acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. The NJLEAC accreditation was completed within an eight-phase process that started with an application and evolved through self-assessment, policy development, mock assessment,…

  • Ballet performance, gala set for April 20

    The American Repertory Ballet (ARB) will hold its 28th annual gala at 6 p.m. on April 20 at the Crossroads Theater, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, followed by a reception at 7 p.m. across the street at the Heldrich Hotel. The event will feature performances by American Repertory Ballet, as well as dinner and dancing to…

  • Howell woman will face animal cruelty charges

    Neighbor says Mercedes Lopez was rescuing animals after Sandy, and in face of recession BY GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — A Howell resident is facing animal cruelty charges following the discovery of hundreds of animals on her Maxim-Southard Road property. Authorities said Mercedes Lopez, 56, was arrested March 10 and charged with failure to…

  • Stomp The Monster sets 5K run, festival in Marlboro on June 2

    MARLBORO — Stomp The Monster, a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families and caregivers, will host its third annual 5K Run and Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro.This will be a USATF-sanctioned event on a certified…

  • Wacky bowling to benefit Make-A-Wish

    The third annual Wacky Bowling for Wishes, to benefit Make-A-Wish New Jersey, will be held on June 29 at Knob Hill Country Lanes, Route 33, Manalapan. According to a press release, Wacky Bowling can be enjoyed by young children, teens, families and seniors. All shots are made standing at the foul line, the bumpers are…

  • Volunteers join sheriff’s program

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden welcomed 11 new volunteers to the Volunteers In Sheriff’s Community Programs (VISCOMP) at the Monmouth County Police Academy in February. All of the volunteers are graduates of the Sheriff’s Office Citizen Police Academy. They join 25 current members of the program, bringing the total volunteer force to 36. The new…

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