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Monmouth Man Who Threatened Officials, Made Bomb Threats Is Sentenced
Eric G. Hafner, 32, formerly of Monmouth County, was sentenced in federal court to 20 years for making threats, false bomb threats.

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Eric G. Hafner, 32, formerly of Monmouth County, was sentenced in federal court to 20 years for making threats, false bomb threats.

Holmdel Township Committee directs the Planning Board to study the 88-acre former Vonage headquarters for redevelopment.
The Count Basie Center for the Performing Arts in Red Bank and Bank of America New Jersey highlight Red Bank, Freehold organizations.
The Count Basie Center for the Performing Arts in Red Bank and Bank of America New Jersey highlight Freehold, Red Bank organizations.
Georgina M. Stelman, 40, died at the hospital after she was struck by a car Wednesday evening as she waited for a ride outside her home.
Wall police seek leads on several thefts of catalytic converters on Wednesday, Dec. 6, after attempt to pursue suspect.
You can attend the meeting Dec. 14 - or provide written comments - on plans to replace home side bleachers at Count Basie Park in Red Bank.
Somerset man, 21, sentenced to 12 years. He was eluding Marlboro police when he crashed his car into one occupied by Freehold family.
Daniel Kaplan, 78, of Freehold Township is identified as the fatality in the multi-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Freehold Township.
Catalytic converter stolen, cars broken into in Manalapan: Police
A portion of Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel will be closed most of Thursday for a Monmouth County project.
Seven-vehicle accident in which one person died closed Route 9 north at Route 33 Business, Freehold Township, until Tuesday afternoon.
There will a Red Ribbon Parent Forum in Wall on Wednesday, Dec. 6, with several mental health and addiction experts on the panel.
Christopher Sanchez of Howell, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to animal cruelty; faces five years in prison for killing his cat Lilith.
The community is invited to the annual Manalapan menorah Lighting on Dec. 11.
The holiday season is in full swing with events in Red Bank.
Incumbent Denise M. Lowe presented comments on her re-election to the Howell Board of Education in a statement.
Freehold Township police put out photos in connection with an ATV theft Friday afternoon.
A mobile motor vehicle inspection unit will be at Rash Field in Wall on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Appellate Court reinstates two money laundering charges against ex-Hazlet lawyer Steven H. Salami, accused in theft from 60 clients.