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Gramiccioni begins service as Monmouth’s acting prosecutor
BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Christopher Gramiccioni Christopher Gramiccioni has been named Monmouth County’s acting prosecutor. Gramiccioni was appointed by the state Attorney General and was sworn in as the acting prosecutor on July 1 by state Superior Court Judge Thomas F. Scully. “[My] goal is to just have thoughtful and aggressive law enforcement to…
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Freehold Borough promotes three officers
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough Police Chief Glenn Roberts (r) congratulates a trio of officers who have been promoted. From left to right, they are Capt. Craig Dispenza, Sgt. Rich Ciampa and Lt. Michael Sweetman. FREEHOLD — Three veteran officers have moved up the ladder in the Freehold Borough Police Department. Lt.…
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Olde Freehold Day to feature entertainment, food and fun
Thousands expected to enjoy activities at Lake Topanemus BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The combined community spirit of Freehold Borough and Freehold Township will be felt when Olde Freehold Day returns to Lake Topanemus Park, Pond Road, Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21. The rain date is July 22. Admission…
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Plan for retail uses in office zone irks resident
Township Committee in Manalapan to consider ordinance on Aug. 15 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Planned commercial development with retail uses in an existing office-professional 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…
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Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center camp counselors Austin Link (l) and Daphne Guerrero pour a bucket of refreshing water on a group of campers during a “Water Wars” activity that was held at Liberty Street Park, Freehold Borough, on July 12. JEFF GRANIT staff
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J.P. Stevens’ Scoda sees soccer as fast-paced chess match
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Liz Scoda Liz Scoda surveyed the chessboard while eyeing the opponent across from her, pondering her next move. This game wasn’t played with chess pieces, though. The J.P. Stevens High School midfielder followed the ball’s flight on the soccer field and strategized her next move. “I think of soccer as a…
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Unshakable Bernet is in control on the mound
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent M ichael Bernet never feels better than when he is on the pitching mound. That’s when the Bishop Ahr High School senior can focus on what he does best: firing the ball to the catcher’s glove. So far, Michael Bernet has been right on target. As a sophomore and junior with…
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Finan’s composure valued by coach and teammates
BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Sean Finan The battle that rages within the heart of a volleyball player can never really be expressed but only experienced when the game is on the line and the stakes are high. Sean Finan has participated in a number of close contests as a member of the volleyball team at…
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Evening Bible school at St. Luke’s
Evening vacation Bible school will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church from July 30 through Aug. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme is “Everyone is a Child of God.” Supper will be served at 6 p.m., followed by crafts, drama and songs. Friday is parents’ visiting night. All are welcome to…
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