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News you may have missed from our Patch neighbors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
The Marlboro K-8 district announced today will be a half day session.
Boracchia is running as a Republican for Conservative Leadership with a Bayshore Tea Party backing.
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Four Republicans and two Democrats will run in the June 4 primary election.
Garrett Cuddey was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly eluding police.
Garrett Cuddey was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly eluding Colts Neck police.
School bomb threat evacuations are up 27 percent in New Jersey this year.
Boracchia is running as a Republican for Conservative Leadership with a Bayshore Tea Party backing.
Boracchia is running as a Republican for Conservative Leadership with a Bayshore Tea Party backing.
Police are investigating car burglaries, including some within garages.
Boracchia is running as a Republican for Conservative Leadership with a Bayshore Tea Party backing.
Inspired by family, scholarship fund created to honor Lake Parsippany woman. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.