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Ex-Army Financial Counselor Who Scammed Gold Star Families Gets Prison
Caz Craffy, 41, of Colts Neck, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, making false statements and more.

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Caz Craffy, 41, of Colts Neck, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud, making false statements and more.

Attendees will be able to see dog rescues and adoptable dogs at the event, officials said.
The event aims to celebrate and educate about Latin American diversity and history, according to festival officials.
Gunshots reported to police on Tuesday night were actually fireworks being set off, Freehold Township police said.
The fire was first reported to police on Wednesday morning and temporarily closed Route 18 North, Marlboro police said.
The road will be closed Wednesday and Thursday from Highway 36 into Keyport, Hazlet Police said.
The road is closed between McCaffery Road and Indian Path Road, police said.
The meeting will take place Wednesday night and inform the public of existing conditions within the project corridor.
Erica Fiore "truly loves her children like her own," according to the person who nominated her.
The accident occurred Monday afternoon and temporarily closed the right lane of Route 18 South.
Festival attendees can enjoy food trucks, live music, games and more.
The event aims to support local kids in need through donations of essential school supplies.
Five fraud incidents were reported to Manalapan Police from Aug. 7 through Aug. 13.
Here’s what you need to know about the latest road closures and detours planned for Marlboro this week:
Repairs to Crawfords Corner Road will continue today between Holmdel Road and the entrance to the Post Office, Holmdel Police said.
The accident occurred early Sunday morning and took down telephone poles and electrical lines, police said.
The Township previously said the intersection would be closed tonight for construction but will now be open after work was completed Friday.
If approved by voters in November, the referendum would fund projects aiming to improve safety, security, accessibility and cost efficiency.
Opening day at Freehold Raceway is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know:
Milling and paving planned throughout the week will cause road closures and detours throughout Manalapan. Here’s what you need to know: