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Detective retiring after 27 years with Howell Police Department
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer Detective Cpl. Eric Rice HOWELL — Several years ago the Howell Police Department’s juvenile officer was investigating the case of a missing child who was a frequent runaway. The youngster apparently struggled with chores at home and studies at school, the officer was told. As the officer’s investigation ensued, he…
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Jackson Memorial High School seniors make their way to their seats during the 47th annual commencement ceremonies held June 14 at Jack Munley Field at the high school. A short time later, the seniors were addressed as “graduates.” ERIC SUCAR staff
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Jackson creates recreation advisory board
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Future actions taken by the Jackson Recreation Department will be under greater scrutiny following the Township Council’s recent unanimous adoption of an ordinance that creates a recreation advisory board. Councilman Scott Martin said the ordinance “is for getting everybody on the same page, so we don’t have 10 different organizations…
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Lower electricity costs projected for Plumsted
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer An energy aggregation initiative is being touted by the Plumsted Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA) as the next step in a push to make Plumsted Township more economically and environmentally responsible. Known as the Plumsted Community Energy Aggregation (PCEA) plan, representatives of the PMUA, Cooling America through Local Leadership (CALL) and…
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Jackson Memorial High School seniors make their way to their seats during the 47th annual commencement ceremonies held June 14 at the high school. Friends, family members, faculty and administrators saluted the seniors on their milestone achievement. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Plan for 1,500 rentals approved
230 units to be designated as affordable housing in Jackson development BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer The Jackson Planning Board has given the go-ahead to a developer who plans to construct 1,500 rental units on a 611-acre site in Jackson. More than four hours of testimony was presented on June 4 for the Jackson Woods…
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Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Club’s 35th annual 5K Run and Health Walk will be held June 30 at 337 Ferris St., South Amboy. Proceedswill benefit the city of South Amboy’s Fire and First Aid departments. There will be a free youth fun run, awards, Tshirts, a post-race picnic and all-day swimming and tennis. For…
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Knights looking for wins in summer baseball league
BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s entry in the Greater Middlesex Conference Coaches Baseball League is off to a 2-1 start under the guidance of former Knights player Joe D’Amico. Old Bridge opened the campaign with a pair of victories, downing both Metuchen and Middlesex, before falling to North Brunswick, 5-4, on June 18.…
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Frog Hollow 5K on tap in South Amboy June 30
Race is in its 35th year BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Frog Hollow Swim & Tennis Club’s 35th annual Independence 5K Run and Health Walk will take place on June 30 in SouthAmboy, with the 5K starting at 9 a.m. About 200 or more runners are expected to participate in the 5K, which is one of…
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