Week in Review: Robbery Arrest, Random Drug Testing Policy Consideration, Sandy Rebuilding

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4 Charged in Drug-Related Robbery in Walmart Lot
Toms River police locate 3 of 4 suspects two days after robbery

Local Woman Charged with DUI After Lacey Road Accident
Police blotter from Jan. 28 through Feb. 1

Tax Assistance Events for Sandy-Affected Areas
The free events are designed help individuals and businesses prepare their 2012 tax returns.

Verbal Dispute Leads to Simple Assault Charges for Lacey Woman
Police blotter from Feb. 1 through Feb. 5

Lacey Mother was Told Daughter Wouldn't 'Live More than a Few Hours'
Jaclyn Hardy of Lanoka Harbor is educating parents across the state about Congenital Heart Disease

Municipal Utilities Authority Hikes Water Rates by 4 Percent
Water consumption charges will increase by $5.36 for the year

Freeholders Approve $7.5 Million Payment To Florida-Based Ashbritt For Storm Debris Removal
Board members deny Ocean County GOP chief George R. Gilmore had anything to do with securing Ashbritt

District Aiming for First Reading of Random Drug Testing Policy in April
Forum participants consulted with the director of the Sport Safe Testing Service, a company that helps schools implement random drug testing programs

Lacey Homeowners Begin Rebuilding Process at Zoning Board
Three Lacey residents received approval from the Board of Adjustment to either demolish and rebuild or renovate and raise their homes after Sandy

Christie on Delays in Sandy Aid: 'Please Be Patient'
Plans are being formulated at the state level for how to spend Hurricane Sandy relief aid, but the money hasn't come in yet.

Police Responded to 2 Apparent Drug Overdoses Last Week
Police blotter from Jan. 18 to Jan. 28

NRC: Exelon 'Deliberately' Misreported Plant Closure Funds
Oyster Creek owner says plant acted 'in good faith'

Lacey Man's Ear Severed in Forked River House Fight
Two Bayville men were arrested

Popcorn Park's Princess Clinches Another 'W' with Ravens' Win
Prognosticating camel improves Super Bowl record to 8-1

Jersey, a two-year-old Malinois is looking for a home

Lacey Chamber of Commerce to Hold Second Annual Valentine's Comedy Night
To purchase tickets for the Feb. 15 event, call 609-607-7670