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In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

An insurance fraud charge, lakeside Independence Day celebration

In case you missed them, below are some of the top stories from Manchester, Lakehurst and the surrounding areas this week:

Independence Day Celebration at Harry Wright Lake

Manchester residents were out in force last weekend to celebrate Independence Day—a few days early—at Harry Wright Lake. 

Manchester Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud

A Manchester woman was charged with insurance fraud after authorities said she tried to receive reimbursement money for repairs that were never made to her car, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced.

Circus: PETA Playing Politics With Animal Abuse Allegations

The animal performers in the Kelly Miller Circus were treated properly and inspected by state officials without incident during shows in New Jersey, the circus’s general manager said in response to accusations of abuse filed by PETA.

Christie Kicks off Route 35 Reconstruction in Ocean County

Gov. Chris Christie kicked off the reconstruction of a 12 mile-long stretch of Route 35 in Ocean County Tuesday afternoon, also announcing that the federal government would foot 80 percent of the $260 million project's cost.

Ritacco's Seaside Park Home Up for Sale

The three-floor, five bedroom house on an oceanside block in Seaside Park includes nine-foot tall ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, a 12-seat marble top bar with leather stools and a wrap-around deck.

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