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Hawks delight Homecoming crowd with 61-28 rout of Columbia
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY Monmouth University’s Lavon Chaney runs by a Columbia defender on his way to scoring a touchdown during the Hawks’ Oct. 11 Homecoming game at Kessler Field in West Long Branch. The Hawks improved their record to 5-1 with the 61-28 triumph. MATT DENTON The Monmouth University football team will bring a lot of…
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Volunteer firefighter faces arson charges
A Middletown volunteer firefighter is facing charges of official misconduct and aggravated arson for allegedly setting fire to a barn on an abandoned property along Middletown Road. The fire occurred on the morning of Oct. 11, leaving the volunteer firefighter in critical but stable condition, according to Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Sean…
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County to hold sale of surplus goods online
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced that the fall 2014 county surplus auction will begin Oct. 18 and continue through Oct. 21. “The online surplus auctions continue to serve the county well,” Freeholder Deputy Director Gary J. Rich Sr. said. “It provides a greater benefit in terms of revenue and makes it easier…
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Three bright ideas for boosting memory
By Bev Bennett CTW Features Staving off Alzheimer’s and other brain-related diseases isn’t always possible, but experts say an active, challenged mind is essential to mental health. When you forget the name of a movie you recently saw or where you put your glasses, you may conclude you need to sharpen your memory, especially if…
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Richard S. Olender
Richard S. Olender, 54, of Sayreville, died Oct. 10, 2014, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in South Amboy, he was a lifelong resident of Sayreville. Prior to his retirement, Richard worked as a production clerk for DuPont in Parlin for 32 years. He coached…
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County honors fallen firefighters
I n a solemn memorial service at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Howell, on Oct. 5, the county honored Robert C. Meyer of Union Beach Fire Co. No. 1 who lost his life while fighting a four-alarm fire on June 8. County officials were joined by firefighters from around Monmouth County to remember Meyer and…
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NOTES
A Creole Girl Gala: A Benefit to Support Tracie Orsi Godier will be held 5-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Headliner, 1401 Route 35, Neptune. Tickets are $20 and available at the Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Road, Belmar. Godier is a BelmarArts special advisory board member and owner of the Ragin’ Cajin restaurant. For…
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Monmouth celebrates new GRAMMY status
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Some of the biggest names in music have come out of the Jersey Shore, and there’s about to be plenty more. Monmouth University held an Oct. 10 launch event and celebration to announce its new affiliation with the Los Angelesbased GRAMMY Museum. The affiliation provides the…
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Democrats seek bipartisanship in Middletown
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — On the Middletown ballot this fall are four candidates vying for two three-year terms on the Township Committee. On the Republican ticket, incumbents Mayor Stephanie Murray and Committeeman Anthony Fiore are seeking to retain their seats on the all-Republican committee. Across the aisle, Democratic challengers George Mardinly,…
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