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Freehold resident faces burglary charge at deli
FREEHOLD — A Freehold Borough man has been charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief following a break-in at a local business. Police said that at 11:41 a.m. April 2, the owner of Pepe’s Deli, 113 Throckmorton St., reported a burglary. Officer Zandra Vega took the initial report. Lt. Michael Sweetman said police believe Pepe’s…
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Water main break repaired
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent FREEHOLD — A water main break at the end of Institute Street led to the loss of water for some residents and the loss of water pressure for others, as well as a twoday boil-water alert for much of Freehold Borough. The break in the 18-inch-diameter water main occurred at…
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Climate change can undermine promise of medical advances
YOUR TURN MICHELE S. BYERS GUEST COLUMN Addressing a crowd of more than 350 people gathered in Trenton, Nobel laureate Dr. Eric Chivian asked a question: How many people have had Lyme disease or know someone who had it? Almost every hand shot up. This should not surprise most folks who live in New Jersey.…
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Scout backs aerial spraying for mosquitoes
I am a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 434 from Manalapan and a junior at Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township. I am working on my communications merit badge and I am required to email the editor of my local newspaper and express my opinion on a subject of my choice. I recently read an…
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SCOTT FRIEDMAN Tyler Grey, 13, of Old Bridge, explores a section of Bicentennial Park in East Brunswick on a sun-filled April 12.
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Couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Savino Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Savino recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows at the First Presbyterian Church in Freehold. The service was performed by Dr. Susan Conklin, pastor, on March 25, the exact date of the couple’s 60th anniversary. Following the service, Mr. and…
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CARE (Companion Animal Rescue and Education) will hold a puppy adoption event at Petco, 4345 Route 9 North, Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18. Details: www.carenj.com. The Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454, 73 W. Main St. Freehold, will host its monthly breakfast 9 a.m. to noon April 19. The…
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Suspect in assault sought
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Police are continuing their search for a suspect who is accused of assaulting a township teenager at a local business. At 3:10 p.m. March 30, Sgt. Margaret Freeman, Patrolman Christopher Makwinski and Patrolman Christopher Oleksy responded to the Wawa convenience store at Route 33 and Woodward Road for…
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Green, Ginsberg to face off in Manalapan GOP primary
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Two Republicans will vie for their party’s nomination in the June 2 GOP primary in Manalapan. One three-year term on the Township Committee will be on the ballot on Nov. 3. Republicans Ryan Green, who is serving his sixth year on the committee, and Rebecca Ginsberg will square…
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