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Two-day plant sale planned
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County will hold its annual plant sale from noon to 5:30 p.m. May 15 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road. The plant sale will include perennials, annuals, flowering trees and shrubs, hanging baskets and tropical…
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Defamation case against Greater Media dismissed
Appellate court: Media investigated story and accurately quoted sources BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has dismissed a defamation complaint lodged against Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold. A three-judge panel in the Appellate Division, Trenton, on May 6 granted a summary judgment in favor of Greater Media…
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Wyldlife to host fundraiser dinner
The Millstone Wyldlife/Younglife Youth Group is hosting its sixth annual summer camp spaghetti dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m. May 19 at the Millstone Elks Lodge, Burnt Tavern Road, in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. The event will offer all-you-care-to-eat pasta, salad, bread and dessert for a price of $8 for adults and $5 for children under…
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Millstone candidates to debate
BY JANE MEGGITT and JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writers MILLSTONE — The four Republican candidates running for the two available seats on the Township Committee will debate at 8 p.m. May 21 in the municipal court building. Newcomers Scott DeMonte and Michael Campion are challenging incumbent Nancy Grbelja, who seeks a third term on the governing…
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Rabies clinic offered May 16 in Roosevelt
The Monmouth County Health Department will sponsor a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs from 11 a.m. to noon May 16 at the Public Works Garage, Route 571 and Rochdale Avenue, Roosevelt. Participation is open to all New Jersey residents. Pets vaccinated at this clinic must receive a rabies booster shot, either in…
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U.F. budget will lessen tax burden
Reduction comes at cost of jobs, events, services BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer The owner of a house assessed at the Upper Freehold Township’s average of $521,900 will see their taxes increase $511 this year, but the municipal portion of the tax bill will actually decrease by $36. The Township Committee unanimously approved the 2009…
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Auction of antiques and Jersey Shore memorabilia May 23
OCEAN GROVE — The Historical Society of Ocean Grove continues its 2009 season of special fundraising events with the popular Memorial Day Weekend Auction on Saturday, May 23, at the Young People’s Temple in Ocean Grove. Preview is at 9 a.m., and the auction will commence at 11 a.m. Items to be auctioned include: cuckoo…
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Jersey Fresh marked with another death
Olympian loses mount to ‘Saw Tooth Oxer’ jump BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer For the third year in a row, tragedy marred the Jersey Fresh CCI Allentown held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold. ERIC SUCAR staff Spectators cringe at the sight of a rider being thrown off her horse during…
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Roosevelt will host community dance
Roosevelt residents are invited to a community dance night 7-9 p.m. May 16 at the Roosevelt School, 2 School Lane. Candace Woodward-Clough will offer a brief instruction of various types of dances, to be based upon the interest of those attending. The remaining time will be devoted to an open dance party. Dance experience is…
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