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Inmates clean local parks
MILLSTONE — The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office inmate labor program was recently in operation in Millstone Township to assist with landscaping and the cleanup of parks in the area. During the week of April 6, six inmates were transported to Millstone from the Monmouth County jail. Once in the township, they trimmed hedges and trees,…
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Edison woman among thousands who perished in Nepal earthquake
Marisa Eve Girawong, a 28-year-old Edison resident known as Eve, was killed in an avalanche caused by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in central Nepal on April 25. Ms. Girawong was working as a base camp doctor for Everest/Lhotse expedition, according to Madison Mountaineering, the Seattle, Washington, guide service where she was employed. Ms. Girawong was…
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Assemblyman experiences armed response to ‘swatting’
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer As state Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (DGloucester) sat on a sofa watching television on a recent Saturday afternoon, his relaxing day took a scary turn when a squad of heavily armed police officers arrived at his home ready for action. “I received a phone call from an emergency dispatcher asking…
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Greater Media Newspapers takes home NJPA awards
Greater Media staff members captured 12 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest. Reporters Adam Uzialko, Jeremy Grossman, Executive Editor Donna Kenyon and Managing Editor Jessica D’Amico attended the event at the Hamilton Manor on April 23. RICHARD MCCLELLAN Members of Greater Media Newspapers’ editorial and photography staffs received a dozen awards during the New…
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Weekend in Old Monmouth offers a peek into the past
Twin Lights Lighthouse, Highlands Historic sites throughout Monmouth County will open their doors to visitors interested in local history as part of the annual Weekend in Old Monmouth tour. “Weekend in Old Monmouth is a wonderful event for anyone interested in our rich history and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the…
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Farm will remain undeveloped
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent A Millstone Township farm will never be developed following the Township Committee’s action to purchase the development rights to the property. On April 1, the committee adopted an ordinance that authorizes the purchase of development rights on a 55-acre farm on Stagecoach Road for $734,250. Following the meeting, Committeewoman Nancy Grbelja…
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Owners splurge on pampered pets
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Eleven-year-old Roxy enjoys a pampered life at home in Freehold Township. For some pet owners in central New Jersey, no price is too high when treating their pets to the finest services and amenities. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR For some pet owners, the phrase “man’s best friend” is an understatement.…
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The Villagers of Allentown will host a surprise craft project at 10 a.m. May 13 at the Allentown First Aid Squad, 70 Walker Ave., Allentown. A potluck lunch will be provided. The program is free and open to interested women in the area. Details: 609-259-5320. The Bravura Youth Orchestra, a youth orchestra in…
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PRINCETON: Police say threatening message at Riverside School was a hoax
Dismissal and after-school activities went on as normal Tuesday afternoon at Princeton Public Schools after a hoax threat in the morning led officials to keep students inside for the school day. “I want to thank the police, our administrators, and our staff for their prompt and professional response to the situation we experienced today,” Superintendent…
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