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Motorist allegedly drives through cemetery to avoid police
SOUTH AMBOY — Charges have been filed against a motorist who allegedly drove through a cemetery to elude police and then struck a police officer before being apprehended. Jeffrey W. Troxell, 49, of South Amboy, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and two…
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Moonlight Music Series being offered in Perth Amboy this summer
Perth Amboy Artworks is partnering with the Historic City of Perth Amboy’s Ferry Slip Museum to present a free live music series at the Ferry Slip. Enjoy great live music, the moonrise over Raritan Bay, and check out the Ferry Slip Museum. Music will be offered from 7-9 p.m. at 200 Front St, Perth Amboy.…
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Colts Neck awards bid for road improvements
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Earle Asphalt Company has been awarded a contract in the amount of $828,313 to complete road improvements in Colts Neck. Members of the Township Committee took the action on May 11. When the matter came up for discussion, Committeeman J.P. Bartolomeo said a resident asked him…
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First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen providing free dinners May 31 and June 12
Thanks to the First Presbyterian Church (“FPC”) of Metuchen, home cooking never tasted so good — especially when it is free. FPC is holding Free Community Dinner events on May 31 at 6 p.m. and June 12 at 5 p.m. at its Social Center, which is located at 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen, right next to…
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Freehold woman wins ‘Survivor’ crown, $1 million
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer Freehold Township resident Michele Fitzgerald, 25, rode victories in two challenges during the final days of the 32nd season of “Survivor” to a winning vote from a jury of players who had been eliminated during the season and captured the crown of “sole survivor” and a $1 million prize on…
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Church social to feature karaoke, ice cream
MATAWAN — First Presbyterian Church of Matawan will host its first annual Karaoke Night and Ice Cream Social from 7-10 p.m. June 3 at 883 Route 34, Matawan. Attendees are invited to try their voices to their choice of karaoke songs while enjoying ice cream, coffee and other treats. The church’s rock bands and soloists…
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Games That You Can’t Miss
The calendar is reporting that it is that time of the year when championships will be determined locally and then the bid to achieve the ultimate prize ——a New Jersey state title ——has just begun. While the state tournaments in all spring scholastic sports are in the early stages, there are still some county and…
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Manalapan officials pay tribute to late volunteer
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Municipal officials took a break from conducting the regular business of a recent Township Committee meeting to pay tribute to a man who served the community for many years. During the May 11 meeting of the governing body, Mayor Mary Anne Musich read a proclamation listing the achievements…
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Comments sought on Monmouth County master plan
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders and the Monmouth County Planning Board are advancing the development of a comprehensive new county master plan and are looking for community input. Public comment and suggestions about Monmouth County’s draft master plan will be accepted through May 31. “The objective is to incorporate plausible ideas that benefit our…
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