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Former Hazlet cop admits to $16K theft from PBA
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer AHazlet police officer admitted in court Oct. 2 that he stole thousands of dollars from his local Policemen’s Benevolent Association over a period of seven years. Daniel Lynch, of Hazlet, pleaded guilty in state Superior Court before Judge Ronald Reisner in Freehold that he took more than $16,000 from PBA…
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Creatures of the Night starts Oct. 9
MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Park System will again present “Creatures of the Night,” an annual series of nighttime wagon rides through Huber Woods Park, featuring themed skits about nature. Starring staff and volunteers, the production features a cast of wildlife characters, from raccoons and vultures to spiders and foxes. This year, the players will…
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Keyport council approves $8.6M budget
Cop layoff scheduled for Oct. 9, but negotiations ongoing BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer KEYPORT — The Borough Council passed the 2009 municipal budget on Sept. 29, and the budget provides for one less police officer in the borough. The council voted 4-1 in favor of the $8.62 million budget, which brings a 3-cent tax…
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John P. Brennan III
Mr. Brennan, 66, of Rumson, died Sept. 27, 2009, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was employed during retirement at the Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft section of Middletown, Rumson boat ramp, and Cecom, Tinton Falls, until its closure. Prior to that, he was a detective for the Holmdel Township…
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Center announces October blood drives
Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives for October: • Oct. 12 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bayshore Fitness & Wellness Center, 1420 Route 36, Hazlet • Oct. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel • Oct. 18…
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Keeping alive the memory of the Forgotten War
Marine travels country to interview Korean War veterans BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer AMarine Corps combat veteran has begun a noble journey to document the story of the Korean War veterans who survived one of the most decorated battles in American history. Top: Korean War veteran Charles Crilly is filmed as he recounts his experiences…
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Mary “Cucci” L. DiPrisco
Mrs. DiPrisco, 75, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Oct. 1, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was predeceased by a sister, Millie Fasano, in 2007. Mrs. DiPrisco is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gennaro “Dede” DiPrisco; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol DiPrisco of Brick, Joanne and…
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Join Holmdel Volunteers in Parks
HOLMDEL — The new Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program continues its earthfriendly clean-up events this fall. The public is invited to help keep the township’s parks and trails clean, safe and inviting, while at the same time, having fun, making new friends, and earning credit for community service, Fall 2009 VIP clean-up days schedule: •…
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Fink voted off Holmdel Lucent subcommittee
Committeeman says decision is politically motivated BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Holmdel Township Committeeman Larry Fink was voted off the township’s Lucent subcommittee on Oct. 1. Committeeman Larry Fink The motion to remove Fink was added to the committee agenda at the beginning of the meeting and was carried by a 3-2 vote. Mayor Serena…
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