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Local police departments work together to locate stolen motorcycle, identify suspects
SOUTH RIVER – A multi-jurisdictional effort aided in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle. South River patrol units responded to a borough residence in regards to a stolen 1999 Honda motorcycle around 2:38 p.m. on Oct. 16. The victim reportedly left his motorcycle unattended outside his residence for several minutes, according to a statement prepared…
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Rosemary F. O’Donnell
Rosemary F. O’Donnell, 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2016, at Sunrise of Morris Plains assisted living facility. She was born Rosemary F. Feick on Aug. 27, 1925, in Newark. She was raised in Irvington and also lived in East Orange. In 1960, Rosemary relocated to Hazlet, where she lived until 1992. From 1992…
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Food Emporium coming to Marlboro
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – A large vacant space in a shopping center at the intersection of Route 520 and Route 79 has been leased to a supermarket. The Food Emporium, which is a banner of Key Foods, will move into the location. The space has been vacant since an A&P supermarket that…
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Metuchen Reformed Church reaches out to community
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — With the ever-changing diversity of the area, the Reformed Church of Metuchen, under the leadership of the Rev. Peter Sanfilippo, is meeting the challenges to become a multicultural church. “It will take time,” said Sanfilippo, who began serving as pastor six years ago. “Some will gravitate towards that…
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Church to celebrate 50th anniversary Nov. 27
Metuchen Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 27 at 130 Whitman Ave., Metuchen. Everyone in the community is invited to attend this special anniversary celebration. For more information, call 732-549-4163, ext. 100 or visit www.metuchenag.org.
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Freeholders oppose plan for civilians to live at Earle
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has weighed in on the issue of civilians being permitted to live in housing on Naval Weapons Station Earle. The sprawling base lies in portions of several Monmouth County municipalities. At a meeting on Oct. 27, the freeholders passed a resolution opposing a proposal…
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High demand in fall housing market
This fall has been an active time in the housing market as many people try to time their move with the end of the year or the end of a lease. According to Andrew Zastko, broker-owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, with a variety of factors driving this market, we are seeing a robust fall market for…
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Military personnel, veterans can eat free on Veterans Day
ALLENDALE — The restaurant Quaker Steak & Lube announced that it will honor those who have served by offering free meals for military servicemen and women this Veterans Day at its New Jersey locations in Brick, Edison and Pohatcong. On Friday, Nov. 11, all veterans and active-duty military will receive a free entrée with proof…
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Area residents charged in drug distribution operation
A five-month undercover drug distribution investigation by federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies dubbed Operation Justice Served culminated with the arrest of 42 people during the last month, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced on Nov. 3. The arrests were connected to a Freehold Borough-based drug distribution network involved in the sale…
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