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HILLSBOROUGH: New tanker’s cost covered in fire budget
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Woods Road Fire Company will see the delivery of a replacement tanker this summer to enhance firefighting services in the township. Other than salaries for fire marshals and office staff, it’s the biggest item in the $2.1 million fire district budget voters will decide up or down Saturday in an…
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LAWRENCE: Police blotter
Kristopher Cartagna, 24, of Trenton, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana after his car was stopped for a motor vehicle violation at 7:42 p.m. Feb. 4 on Brunswick Pike at Cherry Tree Lane. Julian Rodriguez, 19, of Puritan Avenue, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana…
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SPRINGFIELD: Hyenas flee Animal Kingdom Zoo
After pair escape confinement, one cub dies when car strikes By David Kilby, Special Writer SPRINGFIELD — The escape of two 8-month-old hyena cubs from Animal Kingdom Zoo once again has raised concern for the troubled facility. Mayor Denis McDaniel focused in on the issue at the Springfield Township Council meeting Feb. 7, saying he…
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CALENDAR: Feb. 14
Thurs., Feb. 14 Pre-K and Kindergarten Kids Time: 2 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. A new program for children ages 4 to 6 featuring Valentine’s Day stories and a craft. Please register in-person, by phone at 609-758-7888, or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. Valentine’s Day Storytime: 4:15 p.m., Allentown library,…
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TRENTON: District 15 Democrats to run together
TRENTON — The 15th District New Jersey delegation — Sen. Shirley K. Turner, Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, and Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman — have issued a press release that says they will be seeking re-election as the Democratic candidates for the Legislature in the November 2013 general election. The 15th legislative team currently represents Lambertville, West…
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Patriots’ Maragoto signs with Monmouth Hawks
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold Township High School defensive end Manny Maragoto was all smiles when he signed his Letter of Intent to Monmouth University on National Signing Day on Feb. 6 to continue his football career. The Monmouth University football program is undergoing some major changes. There is a new stadium in the…
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Team state championships are next for area wrestling squads
The Pine Belt Arena is the goal for area wrestling teams this week. Located on the campus of Toms River High School North, the arena will host the NJSIAA Group state championships on Feb. 17. Getting there will be the challenge for the local teams that have qualified for the state tournament. The road to…
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