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Candidates are trying to get their names out
I t disturbs me to see that the election for Borough Council in Freehold Borough has taken an unfortunate turn. For the second time in the past two elections, lawn signs promoting the opposition candidates have been absconded with in the middle of the night from the spots where they were placed adjacent to my…
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Assault charges lodged in Howell
HOWELL — An arrest has been made in the wake of an assault that police said began as a road rage incident and ended inside a Dunkin’ Donuts store on Route 9 south near West Farms Road. Wayne Wyckoff, 42, of Howell, was charged with aggravated assault on Sept. 28. Police charged him in connection…
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Freehold OK to hire dispatchers on per diem basis
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Municipal officials have approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal services agreement with Monmouth County for emergency telecommunications services on a per diem basis. A resolution that was passed at the Oct. 3 meeting of the Borough Council states it would be advantageous to have the county provide…
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The 630-mile ride of her life
Local woman competes in 2011 Mongol Derby BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Sophia Mangalee of Eatontown and a marketing manager at Monmouth Park racetrack, ventured to Mongolia to compete in the world’s longest wild horse race. There is only so much training one can do before being put to the test. The Mongol Derby is…
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Photo
A “paddle out” event to honor the memory of local surfer Ryan Victor Cappuzzo will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Island Beach State Park, Ocean County, in section A-2. Cappuzzo, pictured here surfing in Costa Rica, died suddenly on Sept. 9. He was an avid surfer, musician and photographer. Plans call for…
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Solar energy facility gains OK in Howell
BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL— The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment has unanimously approved preliminary and final site plans for a 17- megawatt solar energy facility to be constructed at the southwest corner of the intersection of Route 33 and Fairfield Road. Rock Solid Realty, the applicant, was granted a use variance for the…
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Blues and BBQ coming to Marlboro
MARLBORO — The first Marlboro Blues & BBQ Festival is coming to town on Oct. 15. The festival, which is scheduled to kick off at noon, will feature seven bands and mouth-watering barbeque. The event will be held at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road. The rain date is Oct. 22. Marlboro Township Council…
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auditions
The children’s performance group Stars on Stage seeks children ages 7 to 10 to be part of a group that entertains at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Auditions will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the All Seasons II diner, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. Those auditioning should prepare a short song…
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