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Soccer club proposes creating fields on Tillis property
By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Township Committee is considering the idea of entering into an agreement with the Manalapan Soccer Club that would result in the creation of playing fields on property adjacent to the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522. Five years ago, municipal officials purchased the 25-acre Tillis property that lies…
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VETStock to include concert, car show
The Brennan Stands Alone Foundation will hold VETStock NJ 2014 from noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, rain or shine, at the Manalapan Recreation Center, 120 Route 522, Manalapan. The day will include a car show, motorcycle show, outdoor concert, family entertainment, craft vendors and a food court. All proceeds will benefit the rehabilitation of…
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Casino Night set to benefit Knights
Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 5903 will hold a Casino Night from 7 p.m. to midnight July 19 at the John F. Carroll Columbian Club, 3 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown. The cost is $50 per ticket and includes hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cash bar. Event and gaming table sponsors are welcome, as…
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Freehold Raceway to celebrate July 4
FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold, in association with iPlay America and Coors Light, is inviting families to celebrate the nation’s 238th birthday with the annual Independence Day concert and fireworks show to be held on July 4 at Freehold Raceway, 130 Park Ave. (Route 33), Freehold. The family-friendly event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will…
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Boat brings down wires, pole
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer A boat that was being towed on a trailer struck overhead utility wires and brought them down on Route 9 south in Howell on the afternoon of June 24. HOWELL — An accident on Route 9 brought down utility wires and caused other damage on the afternoon of June…
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Motorist faces DWI charge
MANALAPAN — A resident of Manalapan was charged with driving while intoxicated and other motor vehicle offenses after police were called to the Covered Bridge adult community on June 7. Police said that at 7:37 p.m., Patrolman Sean McCarthy responded to Amberly Drive for a report of an intoxicated subject. Following an investigation, Jeffrey Lohmeyer,…
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Young adult finds calling with humanitarian group
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Anthony Camme shares a laugh with youngsters in a village in Tanzania. Camme worked with Growth International Volunteer Excursions to help build the foundation for a technical school in the community. This last year has been a whirlwind for Farmingdale native Anthony Camme. After participating in a humanitarian excursion to…
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Fair to open on July 23
The Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 23-27. According to a press release, highlights will include acts such as Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean, Hilby the Skinny German Boy, and the ShenaniGuns! Comedy Wild West Show. Once again, fairgoers will enjoy fireworks, pie-eating contests, pig…
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Youngster advances in pre-teen pageant
Shea Jackson FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Shea Jackson, 8, of Freehold Township, has been selected as a state finalist in the 2014 National American Miss New Jersey Junior Pre-Teen Pageant. According to a press release, Shea is currently active in Freehold Township travel soccer and travel basketball, tumbling at World Cup All-Stars, acrobatic gymnastics at Rising…
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