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Threats would carry tougher sentence
Threatening to kill a police officer could eventually carry stricter penalties in New Jersey if a bill proposed in the state Assembly is enacted into law. The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Burlington) and would make death threats against law enforcement officials a second-degree crime. “Any…
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Volunteers needed to assist victims of sexual violence
180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit in Monmouth County, continues to provide support and advocacy for victims of sexual violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its response team volunteers. The organization will be conducting a 40-hour Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) training course for new…
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Burglars hit residence in Knob Hill
MANALAPAN — Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in the Knob Hill residential development off Route 33. Police said that on Sept. 20 at 10:35 p.m., Patrolman Matthew Meyler investigated a burglary that had occurred several hours earlier. A residence on St. Andrews Place was forcibly entered through the back door and multiple items…
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YOUR TURN
Letter from candidate stirs memories of Sen. McCarthy STUART J. MOSKOVITZ Though I was extremely young at the time, I actually remember the Army- McCarthy hearings, a memory bolstered, of course, by viewing video of the hearings several times in later life. The hearings should be required viewing for anyone attending any institution of higher…
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Smith puts ideology on display in recent vote
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) recently voted against reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This legislation, which had enjoyed bipartisan support since it was first passed in 1994, is crucial in providing funding for domestic violence and sexual assault programs all across the country, including funding for the forensic exams done by sexual assault nurse…
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Guests at Millstone Day enjoy boating on a lake at the host site, Frogbridge Day Camp. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Jazz concert slated at performing arts center Oct. 18
Cabaret for Life will present “Gabrielle Stravelli: A Jazz Concert with Dr. Art Topilow” at 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. A portion of the proceeds will benefit medical causes in the community. Stravelli, a Jersey Shore native who now lives and performs in Manhattan, has…
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Marlboro police to get new cars
MARLBORO — Municipal officials have authorized the purchase of six 2014 Dodge Charger police vehicles to be used by the Police Department. The new cars will replace six Ford Crown Victoria vehicles. At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Township Council approved the purchase of the six vehicles at a total cost of $183,912. The purchase…
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Innovative programs win foundation grants
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Education Foundation (HTEF) has provided grants to several Howell K-8 School District teachers and staff members in recognition of their hard work and dedication on behalf the district’s pupils. At a recent meeting of the Board of Education, HTEF Chairman Larry Gurman and other…
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