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New administrators appointed to positions in high schools
Two new administrators are slated to help run the operations of Manalapan High School when the 2014-15 academic year begins in September. The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education appointed one individual to the position of assistant principal and another to supervisor of extracurricular activities (SECA) at its June 9 meeting. Michael Dillon…
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Liquor licenses renewed
HOWELL — The Township Council has renewed alcoholic beverage licenses for restaurants and other facilities in Howell. At the June 24 meeting of the council, Mayor Bill Gotto, Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Councilman Ed Guz, Councilman Robert Walsh and Councilwoman Pauline Smith voted “yes” on a resolution to renew the licenses. Officials said the license…
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Theme park employee charged
JACKSON — A Six Flags Great Adventure employee who was believed to have been filming his female co-workers as they changed for work was arrested by Jackson police after officials at the Route 537 theme park alerted authorities to the potential breach of privacy. Police said Leonard Vasile Jr., 25, of South Plainfield, was employed…
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Residents should be aware of illnesses carried by ticks
While Lyme disease is probably the most highly publicized illness carried by ticks, Ocean County officials are warning residents and visitors to beware that tick bites can result in a variety of illnesses. According to Ocean County health officials, the same tick that is known to spread Lyme disease in New Jersey — the blacklegged…
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Modern life does not resemble ‘The Jetsons’
Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET There was a time when I thought technology would simplify my life. At least that’s how it looked on my favorite cartoon show, “The Jetsons.” Why, Jane would simply set her robot, Rosie, to do the dusting, push a button in her kitchen to make dinner, and then put…
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Drug charges lodged in Jackson
JACKSON — The vigilance of residents is being lauded by the Jackson Police Department following a narcotics investigation that led to the arrest of two individuals. Police said reports from concerned individuals prompted detectives Mitch Cowit and Ed Howe to conduct a stakeout on South Stump Tavern Road on July 11. After the detectives witnessed…
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Police investigating attack on teenager at Howell home
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — Police are investigating an attack on a Howell teenager at his home on Georgia Tavern Road. A complaint warrant provided by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office states that the teenager was assaulted while the suspects were attempting to steal a cellphone at the home. In a press…
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Fair arrives for annual run
The Monmouth County Fair arrives at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, this week. The fair has something for people of all ages — rides, entertainment, tasty treats and exhibits. A full schedule of daily activities is available online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com. The Monmouth County Fair is open on the following dates and times:…
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MOMS Club once again collecting school supplies
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — There is more than a month left in the summer break, but one organization is already looking forward to the 2014-15 school year by helping families in need make sure their children are prepared. The Jackson Moms Offering Moms (MOMS) Support Club is conducting its 14th annual Back…
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