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Three residents of Marlboro charged in mortgage scheme
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced on April 11 that six men were indicted on charges that they stole more than $2.6 million from lenders by filing fraudulent mortgage loan applications. Three of the six men who were indicted are residents of Marlboro. According to Taylor,…
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Manasquan Reservoir boat ramp now open
The Monmouth County Park System’s boat ramp at the Manasquan Reservoir, Windeler Road, Howell, is open through Nov. 30. Seasonal and daily boat launch passes are available at a cost of $5 for the daily or $45 for the season. Boaters with electric engines only will be permitted. New Jersey State boating laws and county…
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At wits’ end over a graduation party
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH I ’ve been gearing up for something lately that has me all in a dither. Some might ponder celebrations that are difficult. Some experience angst at the prospect of a family reunion or go all to pieces with the responsibility of hosting Christmas. But I’m here to contend that…
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Association tries to raise profile of school election
The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) has launched a statewide effort that incorporates social media and video technology to make voters aware of the annual school election on April 27. According to a press release, the project is using services such as Facebook and Twitter and a website, www.voteapril27.com, to encourage citizen participation in…
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Wool Days to be celebrated in Holmdel
The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) will present its annual family program known as Wool Days at its Holmdel site, the Holmes-Hendrickson House, 62 Longstreet Road, from noon to 3 p.m. April 23. Wool Days is held in cooperation with the spring sheep-shearing at neighboring Longstreet Farm. Wool Days will provide visitors with the opportunity…
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Wine tasting to benefit N.J. leukemia society
Laurita Winery in New Egypt will host second annual fundraiser on May 6 BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent A ward-winning wines for tasting, delicious food, and a raffle of special gift baskets will all be part of the second annual fundraiser for the New Jersey Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to be held at the…
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Elks slate brunch, Kruise Night & more
Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold, will host a Mother’s Day brunch with omelet and carving stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children age 6 to 12. Also slated is a pizza night 6-8 p.m. May 13. Apersonal pizza (plain)…
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Donations sought for rummage sale
Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro, is accepting donations for its Nearly New Rummage Sale to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6. Accepted items include men’s, women’s and children’s gently used clothing and shoes, toys and games, bed and bath linens, housewares, art and home décor, jewelry and books. Furniture…
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Task force will examine education regulations
Gov. Chris Christie has signed Executive Order 58 creating the Education Transformation Task Force to conduct a top to bottom review of New Jersey’s education regulations. According to a press release posted on Christie’s Internet website, the goal of the task force will be to rethink the way the state delivers public education for nearly…
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