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Robert F. Ernst
Mr. Ernst, 57, of Manalapan, died July 18, 2010, at home. Born in Bayonne, he lived in Jersey City before moving to Manalapan 27 years ago. He was a security officer for Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Mr. Ernst was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Gertrude Ernst. He is survived by his wife of…
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John William Grau Sr., D.V.M.
Dr. Grau, 81, of Old Bridge, died June 7, 2010, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he practiced small-animal medicine for many years at Aspen Veterinary Clinic, Manalapan. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Erceg Grau; a son, John William Grau Jr., and his wife, Susie, of Millstone;…
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Wind energy can help New Jersey kick its fossil fuel habit
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released the final results of its 18-month ecological survey of the waters off New Jersey— one of the precursors to developing an offshore wind farm in this state. This is an important step forward for wind energy in New Jersey. Without a doubt, the biggest threat to…
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Change in bridge rating concerns resident
It has come to my attention that the bridge replacement on Iron Ore Road in Manalapan will now allow a weight rating of 40 tons. This will have a significant detrimental impact on the surrounding area and negatively affect quality of life, environmental quality, property values and most alarmingly create a public safety issue. The…
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If cell phone bill passes, who’ll police the police?
CODA GREG BEAN State Sen. Richard Codey has introduced a bill that would make New Jersey’s penalties for talking on a cell phone while driving the strictest in the nation, but here’s my question: If this thing passes, who’s gonna arrest cops for talking on their cell phones while they drive? I’m not joking about…
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Fort’s Signal Corps marks 150 years, relocates time capsule
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Sunlight shone on an unassuming copper cylinder at Russel Hall at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, on June 21 for the first time since 1960. Filled with inert gas and sealed in a 4-ton concrete vault, the cylinder, a time capsule, preserves 35 pieces of Signal Corps memorabilia. Materials for the Signal…
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Allaire Village to host flea market
The Historic Village at Allaire will present a gigantic flea market fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 (rain date Aug. 1) in the show field at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Entrance to the state park is $5 per car. Admission to the flea market is free, as…
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Teen organizes blood drive
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — The summer can be a dangerous time, a time when blood supplies may be low when an emergency crops up. Knowing that fact, David Banks, 16, has organized a blood drive to be held on July 22 from 3-9 p.m. at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road.…
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Monmouth County Fair plans host of activities
The 36th annual Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 21-25. Organized and presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H, the fair maintains the agricultural nature of a traditional county fair with its home and garden competition, petting farm…
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