• The mystery of the lost cell phone

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Sometimes I worry about my memory. I fret when I look at a familiar face and can’t think of a name. I get anxious when I race into another room only to wonder why, and I’m especially concerned when I forget what I’m saying right in the middle of…

  • business briefs 

    HireLifeScience.com, a career networking Internet website for the life science industries, will host its third annual career fair at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, on Sept. 18. Doors will open for qualified professionals at 11 a.m. and the event will conclude at 4 p.m. Company exhibitors will include Daiichi Sankyo, Bausch &…

  • County’s directory is now available online

    The 2012 Monmouth County Directory is available online from the county’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com in the section labeled “Information Center.” The directory contains information on local, county, state and federal elected officials who represent New Jersey and Monmouth County. Biographical information on the elected Board of Freeholders and the sheriff, prosecutor, surrogate and county clerk…

  • On acts of omission by many in Jerry Sandusky case

    The law recognizes two kinds of crimes: those of commission and those of omission. The first kind requires an overt act, whereas the second is simply forbearance, i.e., doing nothing when the law requires it. The recent conviction of Jerry Sandusky stems from overt acts, thus acts of commission. And while those acts commanded the…

  • Idea of commercial uses in office zone irks resident

    MANALAPAN — Planned commercial development with retail uses in an officeprofessional zone at Route 9 and Symmes Road in Manalapan would be permitted if an ordinance that has been introduced by the Manalapan Township Committee is adopted next month. The committee introduced an ordinance on June 20 that describes the conditions under which planned commercial…

  • Upper Freehold to seek bids for park project

    Also, soil sampling slated for Miscoski recreational tract UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee voted unanimously on July 12 to go out to bid for the development of Reed Park on Route 526. Township Engineer Patrick Jeffrey, of T&M Associates, said developing the entire project will cost about $1.2 million. The Monmouth County Park System…

  • A’town resident files OPRA complaint against boro

    Mediation will be scheduled in an attempt to resolve public records issues BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — A borough resident has formally called out municipal officials on alleged violations of the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Wil Borkowski, who is a regular and vocal presence at Allentown Borough Council meetings, filed a…

  • Local 4-H’ers to show their livestock skills at county fair

    ‘Head, heart, hands and health’ all factors in preparing for annual event BY SARA WALLACH Correspondent Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 13, of Millstone, is among the local youngsters who have been working diligently in their 4-H clubs preparing their animals to be shown at the 2012 Monmouth County Fair, which will begin on July 25 in Freehold…

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