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Woman charged with sexual assault on boys
PLUMSTED — A female resident of Plumsted was jailed last week after she was charged with two counts of sexual assault on a minor. In a press release that was issued on March 31, Plumsted police said that on March 22, the department investigated an alleged sexual assault involving two minors. At the direction of…
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Panel reports on care for cats
— Dave Benjamin JACKSON — The Jackson Township Animal Welfare Committee has been working to train people in the Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program, while at the same time its members have been caring for a significant number of cats in the community. Committee member Laura Pople presented a report about the panel’s efforts during…
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A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held 6-8 p.m. April 8 at the lodge. The cost for fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). Chicken will also be available. All children’s dinners are $5. Details: 609-304-8469.
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Service personnel in pupils’ thoughts
PLUMSTED — Pupils at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School are doing their part to let America’s servicemen and servicewomen know how much they are appreciated. “During February, students donated items and money for phone cards for our servicemen and servicewomen,” said guidance counselorAlyse Reed, who along with special education teacher Nancy Forbes has…
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An Easter egg hunt hosted by the Howell Recreation Department will be held 1-3 p.m. April 9 at Oak Glen Park, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunts will be divided into age groups. Baskets will not be provided. Details: 732-938-4500, ext 2501. …
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Pupils shine in Olympics
JACKSON — Seventh-grade pupils from the St. Aloysius School earned honors at the 18th annual Monsignor Donovan Scholastic Olympics. The event was held at Monsignor Donovan High School, Toms River, on March 15. Middle school pupils from Ocean and Monmouth counties participated in the event. Schools were divided into three categories based on enrollment. St.…
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Passport information will be available
The U.S. Department of State’s Passport Services is hosting a special “Passport Day in the USA” event on April 9 to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications. No appointment is necessary. Times may vary at participating local acceptance agencies. According to a press release, thousands of local acceptance facilities around…
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Talk to focus on raising chickens
HOWELL— It wasn’t so long ago that family chicken farms lined Route 9 from Freehold to Lakewood, and the egg business was big business. Most of those farms have vanished, but according to Time magazine, the art of raising chickens is becoming popular once again because of the growing interest in sustainable farming and the…
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We’ve finally got a reason for celebration in April
CODA GREG BEAN With the exception of my birthday — which I think should be a national holiday that includes gifting yours truly— there isn’t a lot to look forward to in April. So if you just got through reading the Sunday newspapers and are suffering a case of bad-news overload like I am, here’s…
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