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Golden Nugget celebrates A.C. grand opening in style
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City What happens in Las Vegas is now happening inAtlantic City, too, as Vegas icon Golden Nugget celebrated the grand opening of its newest resort, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, with a weekend-long gala April 26-29. Golden Nugget has a hotel in Laughlin, Nev., as well.…
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Ten tons of food collected
The 30-day food drive of Monmouth County has added 21,488 pounds of nonperishable food to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Neptune. “Our food drive was extremely successful,” Freeholder Director John P. Curley said. “I am very proud of Monmouth County’s employees, who donated a tremendous amount of food and effort, and I am…
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Jackson liable for $500,000 in settlement
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — Recently, news of a $950,000 settlement from Jackson Township for the alleged harassment of a former detective in the Jackson Police Department emerged. In a legal complaint, Howard Bogan, who is no longer employed by the Jackson police, alleged that he was berated by his fellow officers for…
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Law enforcement agencies cited for investigation of Matlosz murder
The Monmouth and Ocean County Intelligence Bureau (MOCIB) has recognized local, state, county and federal agencies for their efforts in investigating the murder of Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz. The Walter Witt President’s Award, which was established in 1992, recognizes outstanding cooperative investigative work. According to Howell Police Department Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd, the award…
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Cruising for fun
The Blue Moon Kruizers of Howell sponsored their monthly Cruise Night event at Chick-fil-A, Route 9, Howell, on May 5. Club President John Lebrio (above) prepares to hand out the evening’s trophies. Chris Cicogno (below), of Manchester, brought his 1970 Dodge Charger to Cruise Night for guests to gaze at and enjoy. FRANK GALIPO
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Christie meets the public at Freehold gathering
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed a standing-room-only crowd on May 8 at the National Guard Armory, Park Avenue, Freehold, during the latest in his ongoing series of town meetings. In his opening remarks, Christie told those in attendance that he began holding town meetings around the Garden State…
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Norma Cohen works on her project during a tangled thread class held at the Howell Senior Center on April 26. Residents are welcome to visit the senior center and to work on various crafts. ERIC SUCAR staff
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Soil conservation district employee pleads guilty
A Freehold Soil Conservation District official has pleaded guilty to accepting a $700 cash bribe from an undercover officer in exchange for expediting the issuance of soil conservation approvals, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced. John Tonon, 51, of Manasquan, entered his plea before state Superior Court Judge Ronald Lee Reisner, sitting in…
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Woman’s advocacy for victims leads to honor
A New Jersey woman was honored in the nation’s capital recently by the Victims’Rights Caucus for her work on behalf of sexual assault victims in New Jersey. At a ceremony on Capitol Hill, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) presented constituent Nicole Norberto with the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award. Nicole is a survivor of a sexual…
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