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Distracted drivers to be targeted
ENGLISHTOWN — Police officers in Englishtown will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign. The campaign began on April 1 and runs through April 21. It will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on a hand-held cell phone…
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Monmouth Museum sponsors bus trip to New York May 15
The Monmouth Museum will sponsor a bus trip to visit a museum and a synagogue in New York City on May 15. The trip will run from 12:45 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Individuals will take an architectural tour of the magnificent Eldridge Street Synagogue, a national historic landmark. Members will then tour and dine at…
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Milltown appoints new police chief, three sergeants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The swearing in ceremonies for a new police chief and three sergeants essentially marks a new era for the Milltown Police Department. Last year, the department saw the retirement of Chief Raymond Geipel after 27 years of service. On March 20, Brian Knelle, who had been serving as acting police…
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Monroe man indicted for allegedly ‘chopping’ stepfather to death
MONROE — A Monroe Township man has been indicted on charges of killing his stepfather, stealing and using the victim’s credit cards, hiding evidence and fleeing from police. Joao C. Torres, 26, was charged with the murder of Christopher Ernst Sr., 46, who was found dead on Jan. 4 in a garage room of a home they shared…
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Free tree seedlings will be spread to Aberdeen residents
The New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, in an effort to replace trees damaged or destroyed by superstorm Sandy, will distribute free tree seedlings to Aberdeen Township residents on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Aberdeen Town Hall. The seedlings will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with an additional distribution scheduled…
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Student designs adorn East Brunswick library cards
EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Public Library is showcasing art designs on its library cards. As part of the library’s 50th anniversary celebration, three new library card designs were unveiled, featuring art that was submitted to the library through a contest late last year. The cards feature artwork from three area children: Kayleigh Duffy, Dylan Ing…
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Easter at the Pier to be held on April 15
Easter will come a day early at the Pier Village in Long Branch. The annual event to celebrate the holiday, Easter at the Pier, will be held on April 15. The event, which is one day before Easter Sunday, will feature a free egg hunt from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. “Easter at the Pier…
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Monmouth County golf courses open play
The Monmouth County Park System’s golf season is underway. All six county golf courses — Bel-Aire in Wall, Charleston Springs in Millstone, Hominy Hill in Colts Neck, Howell Park in Howell, Pine Brook in Manalapan and Shark River in Neptune — are open for play now through the end of the year, weather permitting. Golfers…
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Millstone residents hear details of roundabout project
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Monmouth County officials have informed residents about their plan to construct a roundabout in Millstone Township that will replace an intersection that continues to be a source of safety concerns. On March 29, representatives of the county and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) hosted a meeting…
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