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Hometown embraces injured Marine upon homecoming
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer It has been a little less than four months since U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colin Pascik of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, suffered devastating injuries to both of his legs while on patrol with his squad in Afghanistan’s Helmond Province. Yet, Pascik, who will turn 21 on Nov. 17, said he…
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We will never forget
Above: During the wreath presentation at the Veterans Day ceremony in Millstone on Nov. 11, veteran Bill Nurko, Millstone, reflects on those who lost their lives while serving our country. Below: World War II veteran John VanWyck listens to remarks. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff
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In honor of those who lost their lives
Clockwise from top left: Scott Palmer salutes the flag during the Veterans Day ceremony in Millstone on Nov. 11. Veterans Rick Brody, Jerry Gottlieb and Bill Nurko salute the flag. Millstone’s Betty Bailey makes her way to the Millstone Veterans Memorial. The ceremony included a rifle salute and playing of “Taps.” Those in attendance signed…
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DEP lifts drought watch in Monmouth and Ocean
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin last week announced the lifting of the drought watch for the coastal north region of the state, including nearly all of Monmouth County and northern Ocean County. Evidence of a return to more normal rainfall, cooler temperatures and diminished water supply demands led to the decision…
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Former GM of harness track sentenced in check scheme
New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that Donald R. Codey Jr., the former president and general manager of Freehold Raceway, was sentenced on Nov. 10 for stealing $3,045 in raceway promotional vouchers and assisting two patrons to cash more than $1.3 million in bad checks at…
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Volunteers plant trees along new trail in U.F.
Members of the Union Transportation Trail Team help plant 60 trees along three sections of the trail, which is part of the Monmouth County Park System’s rails-to-trails project. The trail is a permanent easement along the former Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. UPPER FREEHOLD — Trees have been planted along the new Union Transportation Trail. The…
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Bridge to be closed for one year
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Sweetmans Lane, Manalapan, just south of Route 33, has been closed and will remain closed for a year while a new bridge over Manalapan Brook and a new dam and spillway are constructed. AMY ROSEN MANALAPAN — A long-awaited bridge reconstruction and dam rehabilitation project on Sweetmans Lane (Monmouth County…
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Horse-racing dates awarded but legislation still pending
The New Jersey Racing Commission awarded horse-racing dates for 2011 but changes are expected before they are finalized by the end of the year. The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA)’s General Counsel Ralph Marra asked that the award of dates be tabled until the completion of legislation that would restructure racing at the…
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Two Millstone cheer squads will advance to nationals
Millstone’s Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee and Junior Midget cheerleading squads won first-place trophies at the Eastern Regional competition and will advance to the national competition in Walt Disney World on Dec. 6-8. MILLSTONE — Both of the township’s competing Pop Warner cheerleading squads will advance to the national competition at Walt Disney World in…
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