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Veterans group braces for more calls for help
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A new group calling itself New Jersey Veterans Helping Veterans wants to provide a safety net for former military personnel who may be struggling with civilian life. “Basically, [Veterans Helping Veterans] has people [who served] in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan working together … to help veterans and their spouses,”…
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DATEBOOK
The Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell, will host the following lectures: “CapTel Services for Deaf and Hearing Impaired,” 11 a.m. Aug. 7; “Foot Care and Screenings,” 11:15 a.m. Aug. 12; and “Growing and Using Herbs,” 11 a.m. Aug. 28. The lectures will be presented by health care professionals and are geared toward…
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Residents warned about men claiming to be from a utility
PLUMSTED — Police are searching for two men who posed as utility company employees in an alleged bid to enter homes in the Cream Ridge section of Plumsted Township. On July 3, police received reports from residents that two unidentified men claiming to be employees of a water company attempted to enter their homes to…
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New officers join police force
HOWELL — As current members of the Howell Police Department looked on, seven new police officers were sworn in as new members of the department by Mayor Bill Gotto during the July 15 meeting of the Township Council. In recent years, the number of officers in Howell had decreased with retirements, according to a press…
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ON CAMPUS
Conor Doherty of Howell was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, N.C. Boston University, Boston, Mass., awarded degrees to the following Jackson residents: a Bachelor of Arts in economics and mathematics to David I. Rosenstreich, and a Bachelor of Science in business administration and management to Dylan J.…
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Jackson council approves liquor licenses
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — More than 20 liquor licenses have been renewed for 2014-15 by the Township Council. The council took the action during its June 24 meeting. The one-year renewals will net Jackson almost $33,000 in license fees. According to a resolution, 11 plenary retail consumption and five plenary retail distribution…
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Chili challenge comes to Howell
HOWELL — Veteran and rookie chefs will have an opportunity to showcase their culinary skills at Chef Barret’s second annual Charity Chili Challenge to benefit the We’re Kickin’ It campaign against bullying. The challenge will take place on Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Voyagers Community School, 321 West Farms Road,…
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Howell bond rating upgraded
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — A municipal official said an upgrade in Howell’s bond rating from AA- to AA is a reflection of the township’s good financial standing. Officials posted news of the upgrade on the municipal website on July 18. The bond rating was issued by Standard and Poor’s rating services.…
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Assault still under investigation
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Police are not commenting on the motive that led to an alleged assault on a Howell teenager at his home on Georgia Tavern Road. Howell Police Detective Sgt. Eileen Dodd this week confirmed that a cellphone was stolen from the 18-year-old male by four males who attacked…
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