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Veterans warned of scam
Veterans are being warned not to give out credit card information over the telephone to anyone who claims they are representing the Veterans Administration. “The VA does not ask veterans to disclose personal financial information over the phone,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County…
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Enjoy Walnford Day celebration
Visitors to Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold Township enjoy a wagon ride. The Monmouth County Park System site will host its annual Walnford Day celebration on Oct. 4. UPPER FREEHOLD — Autumn is on its way, which means it is almost time for Walnford Day. Experience hands-on history as Historic Walnford holds its annual celebration…
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Foundation finds ways to help cancer patients
BY DEVIN ALESSIO Staff Writer Monica Vermeulen knows how horrible it feels to hear the words, “Your child has cancer.” In February 1991 her family members’ lives were forever changed when her 3-year-old daughter, Ashley, was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a type of kidney cancer that occurs in children. Ashley, now 21, endured years of…
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Sierra Club recognized for support in tree fight
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Municipal officials have recognized the work of the Ocean County Sierra Club and its efforts to help Jackson save trees. The club was honored during the Sept. 22 meeting of the Township Council. Council President Mike Kafton said, “The Sierra Club is the largest citizen-based environmental organization with…
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Bank heists lead to 10-year sentence for Howell resident
On Sept. 18, Justin Grabowski, 26, of Howell, was sentenced to a 10-year state prison term for a pair of bank robberies committed in Neptune Township. Pursuant to the No Early Release Act, Grabowski must serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed before he will become eligible for release on parole. According to the Monmouth…
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N.J. open space question officially on Nov. 3 ballot
On Aug. 18, Gov. Jon Corzine signed legislation that puts a public question on the Nov. 3 statewide ballot to let voters decide whether to continue the state’s efforts to preserve clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, working farms, historic places, and forests. On June 25 the New Jersey Assembly and Senate approved the legislation…
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Church to host art auction
FARMINGDALE — The Rosary Altar Society of St. Catherine of Siena Parish is sponsoring an art auction. Approximately 160 pieces of art and memorabilia will be presented by Marlin Art of New York. The artwork, which is one-third to onehalf below gallery prices, will be presented, explained and auctioned in a professional manner that will…
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Race for the Cure set for Jackson, Oct. 4
JACKSON — The Komen Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure will once again be held at Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537. The Oct. 4 race will be hosted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey and will include a U.S. Track and Field-certified women’s and men’s 5K Run,…
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Robber hits outlet store
JACKSON — Police are searching for the individual who committed an armed robbery at the Ecko Unlimited store in the Jackson Premium Outlets, Route 537, on Sept. 22. Officer Donald Lasko responded to a report of an armed robbery at 9:45 p.m. Two store employees told police that after they closed and locked the store…
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