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Jackson council bans sale of ‘puppy mill’ animals
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Although Jackson does not currently have any pet shops, the Township Council has adopted an ordinance which requires any person or commercial entity that wants to sell cats or dogs to obtain the animals from an animal care facility or an animal rescue organization. The ordinance targets so-called puppy…
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Police disarm knife-wielding man
JACKSON – An incident involving police officers and a man holding a knife ended without injury to anyone and no charges being filed against the man. Jackson Police Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said the incident took place just before 9 p.m. March 27 when police received a report of a man who allegedly threatened someone with…
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Ocean County prosecutor warns of ‘ransomware’
Officials with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit are warning residents of a form of cyber attack that can render a computer useless unless a “ransom” is paid. The issue, according to prosecutor’s office spokesman Al Della Fave, is the result of the proliferation of ransomware, which is a malicious computer program…
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Township committee adopts $3.5M budget in Plumsted
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A $3.5 million budget to fund the operation of Plumsted in 2016 has been adopted by the Township Committee. Officials adopted the budget on April 6 and there were no significant changes from the budget the committee had introduced in March. The budget will be supported in part by…
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Lions’ girls lacrosse team showing improvement from last year
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s girls lacrosse team continues to make major strides with only five players back from a frustrating 6-12 campaign a year ago as it is off to a 3-1 start coming into this week. Junior defender Megan Slahor and sophomore goalkeeper Bailey Havens are the lone starters back from…
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Lions gaining experience in volleyball program’s first year
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty High School’s new boys volleyball team has been scorched in its baptism of fire, losing its first four games. But coach Brian Chesley sees progress from his young lineup that will have opponents more on guard later in the season. “We have made huge strides as a team just understanding…
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Manalapan-Englishtown board joins appeal vs. charter school
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education has voted 9-0 to pass a resolution supporting the Highland Park School District in Middlesex County and it has decided to participate in an appeal that involves the Hatikvah International Charter School in East Brunswick. The board authorized and directed its attorney,…
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JCP&L begins work on new substation project
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has started construction on a new substation project in Monmouth County to help enhance service reliability for more than 180,000 customers in Colts Neck, Howell, Neptune, Tinton Falls and Wall Township, according to a press release. The project includes building a new 16-mile, 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line along existing…
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Marlboro teen, 14, achieves rank of Eagle Scout
By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer MARLBORO – Tomas C. Zita IV, 14, of Marlboro, has become the youngest individual in the 30-year history of Boy Scout Troop 85, Marlboro, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Tomas, who goes by Tom, is a freshman at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, where he is a member of…
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