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Resident taken into custody after standoff in Jackson
JACKSON — A Jackson resident was charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after an incident at a home on Olivia Way, according to police. A police official praised the restraint displayed by members of the Jackson Police Department on Nov. 18 while they were taking Nicholas Losey, 36, into custody. Officers Fred Maebe and…
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Online kindergarten registration to begin
HOWELL — The Howell K-8 School District kindergarten registration process for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2015, will begin online on Jan. 5. Registration will remain open through Jan. 31. In an effort to streamline and simplify the process, the district is offering access to all of the…
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Focus of zoning hearing shifts to Consolina Farms
JACKSON — An ongoing issue between Jackson and the JR Custom Landscaping and Garden Center switched gears during the most recent Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting as attorneys from both sides focused on the company’s secondary property at 141 East Veterans Highway. For about two hours on the evening of Nov. 5, Jackson Zoning Officer…
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Funding restored to the Arc for mental health services
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Arc of Monmouth County will be able to continue providing mental and behavioral health services to clients now that state funding has been partially restored. “We have been negotiating with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and we have come to an agreement,” said Mary Scott, executive director of…
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Fiero, Hanlon retain seats on Jackson school board
JACKSON — The membership of the Jackson School District Board of Education will remain unchanged next year following the Nov. 4 election. Three residents sought two three-year seats on the board, and the two incumbents won re-election. According to the Ocean County Board of Elections, incumbents Barbara Fiero and Michael Hanlon will return to the…
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Friends recall Brody as advocate for veterans
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Richard Brody Richard Brody, who chaired the Millstone Township Veterans Memorial Council and had ties to Jackson, was remembered this week as an advocate for veterans, a man who promoted American patriotism in schools and a person who cared deeply about his family. Brody, 66, of Millstone Township, died on Nov.…
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Minion memories
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Jeremy makes his debut as Jerry the Minion from the “Despicable Me” films. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a perfect moment at some point in his or her life. I’m talking about one of those moments that remain untouched in memory, no matter what happens. My perfect…
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Charges filed in school incident
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Two 14- year-old male students at Freehold Township High School have been charged in connection with an incident that occurred in the building. Police said that at 8:20 a.m. Nov. 5, pepper spray was released inside the school by a 14-year-old boy who is a resident of Freehold Township. The incident occurred…
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Parent airs concern over assistance for students with dyslexia
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A parent has expressed concern that students who may be dyslexic are not receiving proper support from the Freehold Regional High School District in order to be prepared for college. The Freehold Township resident, who said her 10-year-old son has dyslexia, approached the Board of Education recently about adopting a…
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