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Week In Review: Carjacker Search Tops Manchester's News
Route 70 safety and a fire in Whiting also in the news this week
In case you missed them, below are some of the top stories from Manchester, Lakehurst and the surrounding areas this week:
Manchester Police Still Searching for Man Who Attacked Pregnant Woman
Manchester police are "exhausting all leads" in an attempt to identify the man who attacked a pregnant Toms River woman during an attempted carjacking earlier this month.Energy Savings Program's Automatic Enrollment a Concern
Though energy aggregation in Manchester promises to save residents money on their monthly electric bills, some are concerned by the program’s automatic enrollment.Monday Night Fire Leaves Whiting Home Uninhabitable
A Whiting mobile home is uninhabitable after a Monday night fire that may have been caused by an unattended cigar, police said.Residents Hammer State Officials Over Oyster Creek Evacuation Plans
Could state officials get the word out and evacuate people if there was an emergency at the Oyster Creek Generating Station during a natural disaster?State Route 70 Safety Recommendation Blasted as 'Misinformed'
But more must be done, Councilman Mo Hill said, to improve Route 70’s long and dangerous westerly two-lane stretch beginning in Toms River.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
