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Drought watch prompts conservation push
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer In response to a drought watch issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), water suppliers and environmental advocates are actively encouraging users to conserve water. Tom Shroba, senior director of operations for New Jersey American Water’s Northern Operations, said customers cutting down on usage would hopefully…
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Benefit for cancer-awareness groups set
October is Cancer Awareness Month, and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary of St. Joseph Council 3402 will host the fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 4 at 54 Route 35, Keyport. The event will kick off with a walk at noon, which will commence from Capt. John’s Fishing Boat at…
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League opposes proposal for pipeline
The League of Women Voters of Western Monmouth, with the full support of the New Jersey League of Women Voters State Natural Resource Committee, opposes a 22-mile-long pipeline in one of New Jersey’s largest and most unique areas: the Pine Barrens. This area comprises 1.1 million acres and is located in the Cohansey Aquifer which…
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Feds green light wind lease off New Jersey coast
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The winds of change are blowing seven miles off the coast of New Jersey, according to an announcement by the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced last week that 343,833 acres offshore New Jersey would be included in a lease sale scheduled for Nov. 9.…
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Middletown Day
PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO Clockwise from top left: Middletown Township resident Ella Olivia enjoys a ride on a pony at 2015 Middletown Day, held on Sept. 26 at Croydon Hall. Middletown Day featured activities for residents of all ages including a giant wrecking ball Jake Minson enjoyed playing with. Featured attractions for all ages including…
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Jury duty system evolves
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Jurors must report to the Monmouth Count Courthouse in Freehold to serve jury duty. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The jury duty process, deeply rooted in English history and well established in New Jersey, continues to evolve. The right to trial by jury in the United States dates to colonial times.…
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Middletown receives grant for plan to preserve Murray Farmhouse
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A plan for the preservation of the Murray Farmhouse at Poricy Park in Middletown will be funded by a grant from the state Historic Preservation Office Courtesy of the Middletown Public Information Office Middletown officials are working to establish a plan to preserve an 18th-century colonial farmhouse. The state…
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FRANK GALIPO Middletown Township resident Jack Denver, 7, plays on the bungee jump at 2015 Middletown Day, held on Sept. 26 at Croydon Hall. For more photos, see page 3.
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