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Volunteers sought to help county’s seniors
There have been a number of articles recently highlighting the growing number of individuals living longer. I can confirm that the number is increasing, and unfortunately, the majority of those people are not as fortunate as the individuals highlighted in the articles who have family members, neighbors or friends available to assist them. Community Outreach…
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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A group of young men make their way along the boardwalk in Ocean Grove on July 22.
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Cruising in Howell
MATT DENTON Henry Yurcisin, 3, may have found the car of his dreams — a 1965 Ford Mustang — during his visit to the Blue Moon Kruisers’ car show held July 19 at Chick-fil-A, Route 9, Howell. Below, the fins on a 1957 Chevrolet station wagon were a draw for many people who stopped by…
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MOMS Club renews effort to collect school supplies
PLUMSTED — As the start of the 2014- 15 school year draws near, the MOMS Club of New Egypt is holding its annual Pack the Sack school supply drive. “We do this for the kids in the community whose families may not be able to afford school supplies,” said Kristin Law, the club’s administrative vice…
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Jackson official: State notice clears council
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will not move forward on an ethics complaint that was filed against members of the Jackson Township Council. Council Vice President Barry Calogero made the announcement at the July 22 council meeting. In January, council members appointed resident Clara Glory to…
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Fun at the fair
PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Children of all ages take part in a Monmouth County Park System sports and fitness game on July 24 at the 40th annual Monmouth County Fair. The fair was held from July 23-27 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. In photo at left, Delaney Hughes, 3,…
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Immigrant children arriving
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Children who are fleeing Central American nations to escape crime, violence and poverty are finding their way to Freehold Borough. Reports in the national news media have indicated that thousands of unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador have entered the United States through Mexico in recent months.…
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Howell thefts now added to pair’s list of charges
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Two area men who have been charged with burglary and theft in western Monmouth County and beyond have now been charged with committing similar crimes in Howell. Documents provided by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office detail charges that have been filed against Eugene A. Reeves, 26, of Freehold Township,…
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Cricket a growing sport in central N.J.
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Vikings’ batsman Iftekhar Yaqub protects the wicket behind him by hitting the ball during a cricket match between the Vikings and the N.J. Colts at John A. Phillips Park in Old Bridge on July 20. Cricket has become especially popular in central New Jersey. SCOTT FRIEDMAN That funny game with…
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