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Path to law enforcement varies in N.J. towns
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Growth in the law enforcement industry is on the upswing nationwide, and New Jersey leads the country in the average rate of pay for police officers. The police profession is projected to grow about 5 percent through 2022, and in New Jersey, an increase of 700 new police and sheriff’s…
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Technology Fair slated at Monmouth Mall
The Social Community Activities Network (SCAN), in conjunction with Monmouth University, will host its first “Get Wired” Technology Fair from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 2 at the Monmouth Mall, 180 Route 35, Eatontown. This event is open to all. Keynote speaker Adrianne Berg and Ronald Gelok and Associates will kick off the event and advise attendees to…
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Panel to discuss local, statewide water-supply issues
The Monmouth County League of Women Voters is sponsoring the public forum “Drinking Water: At What Cost? Is Our Water Supply at Risk?” from 7-9 p.m. April 13 at Brookdale Community College’s Student Life Center, Navesink Rooms 1 and 2, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. This is a free event. Co-sponsors include the Brookdale Community College Department…
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Job fair slated for April 1
LINCROFT — The Monmouth County Spring Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 1 at Brookdale Community College’s Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road. The fair will provide attendees with access to employers seeking candidates in different fields, from hospitality and health care to finance, education, telecommunications, computer science and more. “In…
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Long Branch hearing on Church Street School continues
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The developers who hope to convert the former Church Street School into 16 apartment units believe that the project would not have a negative impact on traffic or parking in the neighborhood. Traffic engineer John Rae, representing Jemal’s Church Street School, LLC, said during the Long Branch…
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Death of State Trooper reminds motorists to be more aware
Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert. The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the dangers posed to troopers and all law enforcement on New Jersey’s roadways. Many in law enforcement have been killed by being struck outside, and even seated within, the supposed safety…
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DOT begins efforts to repair 250,000 potholes this year
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) is beginning a campaign to repair potholes across the state. Although this past winter was mild in comparison to the previous two winters, the blizzard in January, as well as several snow and rainstorms, have produced a large number of potholes on state highways, which pose a risk…
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Karcz, Andree selected as Shore Players of the Year
The Shore Conference coaches have spoken, and Stephanie Karcz and Pat Andree are the basketball Players of the Year. Karcz, who led the Middletown High School South girls basketball team to a fourth straight A North Division title with a 48-0 record during the stretch and a third consecutive NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group III title…
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Talk in Eatontown shines light on women in photography
By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer A nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research, celebrated the influence women have had on the world of photography. The Northern Monmouth County Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) served as the host to “The Click Chicks” at the Eatontown…
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