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August 2, 2006
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Angel Rodriguez (l) and Esteban Garcia peek under the hood of a '68 Chevelle on display during Saturday's Keyport on Wheels event. More...
Truck co. execs face indictment
Brothers were prominent in O'Grady trial testimony
BY KAREN E. BOWES & COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writers

Operation Bid Rig officially spread into neighboring Ocean County on Friday when a grand jury handed down another indictment charging illegal payoffs between local governments and contractors. More...


County rejects Marpal expansion
Residents opposed co.'s plan to increase trash at station
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

Much to the relief of neighbors, Marpal, the garbage transfer station near Tinton Falls' border with Middletown, will not be allowed to expand its operation. More...


Area residents still miss the thrill of 'the hunt'
For decades, crowds gathered at twp. estate for horse racing
BY JESSICA SMITH Correspondent

MIDDLETOWN - Long before the Haskell Invitational Handicap drew tens of thousands to Monmouth Park each year, the place to be for horse racing fans and socialites alike was "the hunt." More...


Corzine calls for cap on property tax increases
Outlines proposals for reform in address to Legislature
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

TRENTON - Gov. Jon Corzine compared the state's property tax system to "the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" Friday, saying increases for homeowners need to be capped at 4 percent per year. More...


The 'Pop' of Holmdel Pop Warner football
Coach honored for years of volunteer work with children
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

HOLMDEL - On a balmy July morning, Steve Cittadino does his work. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Community Bulletin Board
Alzheimer's caregivers group meetings offered
The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will hold caregiver support group meetings Aug. 15 at First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Holmdel; and Bayshore Community Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel. A meeting will also be held Aug. 24 at Brighton Gardens, 620 Route 35 sou More...
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 Letters
•Monitors needed to protect against racial profiling
About eight years ago, the Monmouth County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) adopted the mission of eliminating racial profiling by state and local police. After two public hearings where many residents described their experiences of racial profiling, the Monmouth County Prosecutor - at the request More...
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 Editorials
•In case of emergency - what's the plan, anyway?
County and local officials took part in a hurricane preparedness seminar last week titled "Together We Prepare." While the room at American Red Cross headquarters where the panel was held was filled with emergency responders, weather experts and representatives of agencies that serve the community, More...
•Your Turn
• Coda
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 Obituaries
•Obituaries
Eileen Hogan Mrs. Hogan of Middletown, died July 29 at CareOne, Holmdel, following a battle with cancer. She resided in Middletown for more than 60 years. She was a parishioner at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, New Monmouth section of Middletown, and most recently at St. Catherine's Roman C More...
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 Schools
•Board reconfigures South cheer squads
Freshman group cut, but more students will be allowed in two others
MIDDLETOWN - After a meeting that sparked serious debate, the township Board of Education has decided to increase the number of students allowed to be on the cheerleading squads at High School South. More...
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 Sports
•Middletown Juniors are ready for East Regional
Play Rhode Island champions Saturday at Freehold Township
Steve Wollman just wants his team to get through the first couple of innings Friday night with minimal to no damage. More...
•Heads up
•Praying for Cash, Flashy Bull set for Haskell
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 Business
•Business Briefs
CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Eatontown, recently hosted its 18th annual spring invitational golf tournament, which netted more than $65,000 to support children and families in emotional crisis. The event was held at Hollywood Golf Course, Deal, and was led by honorary chairman Maury Povich, Middletown More...
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