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Cliffwood VFW Announces Essay and Speech Contest Winners
The local winners of the Patriot Pen and the Voice of Democracy will be honored at the VFW in February.

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The local winners of the Patriot Pen and the Voice of Democracy will be honored at the VFW in February.

First Assistant Fire Chief and Second Assistant Fire Chief also appointed Jan. 5.
The committee approved appointments to several boards, commissions and committees within the township.
FEMA's latest 'Sandy Recovery Bulletin' includes links to information on a new base flood elevation map and what it means to flood insurance policy holders.
Emergency personnel took the oath of office for leadership positions within their organization.
Explore homes for sale in the area without leaving your seat.
James Macomber, Tara Martinez, Joelle Nappi and Kathleen Gentile all took their oath of office Jan. 3.
Several borough departments and emergency responders were honored for their response to Sandy.
A look at events and meetings in the Matawan-Aberdeen area this week.
A look at events and meetings going on in Holmdel and Hazlet this week.
A Monmouth County handed up the indictment Jan. 3.
Visitation will be held on Sunday and services will be held on Monday.
A Monmouth County grand jury handed up the indictment Thursday.
Looking for a new job? Here are some openings right in Matawan and Aberdeen.
Speeders beware: a mandatory court appearance will be required for traffic violations in these zones.
Appointments were made at the Jan. 2 meeting.
Family will be accepting friends on Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Jacqueline M. Ryan Home for Funerals 233 Carr Ave. Keansburg.
Volunteers say adoptions have been slow since Hurricane Sandy.
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