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Committeewoman lends support to Burry
Monmouth County offers its residents a variety of living opportunities that satisfies the lifestyle preferences of all. From the eastern shore to the rolling hills of the west, Republican leadership has made Monmouth County a desirable place to live. Freeholder Director Lillian Burry has been instrumental in making and keeping Monmouth County a wonderful area.…
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Monsters and spirits roam Allaire village
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The Historic Village at Allaire is not really haunted, but that hasn’t stopped the 19th-century ironworks from becoming the subject of ghost stories and urban legends among locals. Once a year, the employees and volunteers who help maintain the village pretend that all of the ghost stories are true.…
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Millstone woman to be honored
Margret “Maggi” Romano MILLSTONE — Margret “Maggi” Romano, a founding member of the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Association, has been selected to receive the 2015 Spirit of the Horse Award from the Rutgers Equine Science Center. Romano, of Millstone Township, is the wife of Anthony Romano, a member of the Board of Directors of the Standardbred…
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Pair indicted in wake of spring crime spree
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Two Monmouth County men have been indicted on numerous charges linked to burglaries and thefts that occurred in several municipalities across the county from April to June, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Zachariah T. Famula, 26, of Manalapan, and Eugene A. Reeves, 27, of Freehold Township, were…
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Authorities: Drug ring spanned three counties
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Officials announced the arrests of 14 people in connection with a drug ring that spanned three counties. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have converged on central New Jersey to take down a drug organization headed by a suspect with residences in Sayreville and Neptune. Authorities arrested 14 people…
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‘Dead Man Walking’ author, students discuss death penalty
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Sister Helen Prejean Students at Old Bridge High School in Middlesex County were challenged with difficult questions about human rights and decency upon being visited by Sister Helen Prejean, the famed advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. Prejean came to the school on Oct. 3 to discuss her…
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School receives national honor
Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for 2014. “This is an incredible honor for Biotech and the entire Monmouth County Vocational School District,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. “Our career academies continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence,…
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Agricultural science scholarship available
New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian…
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Century 21 Burke Realty opens in North Brunswick
Century 21 Burke Realty announced it has opened its doors in North Brunswick, further expanding the presence of the Century 21 brand in the Garden State. Led by husband and wife duo John and Ann Marie Burke, Century 21 Burke provides full-service real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and…
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