Sheriff’s Office Accepting Youth Week Applications

Monmouth County high school aged children who are considering a career in law enforcement have an extraordinary opportunity this summer.  For the 26th year, the Sheriff’s Office is conducting it’s challenging Youth Week program.

Sheriff Shaun Golden today announced that the program will take place July 9-13 at the Monmouth County Police Academy in Freehold Township.  Applications are being accepted until June 9th.  Background checks will be performed on all applicants. Read the rest of this entry »

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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Sports Betting Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a decision overturning the federal ban on sports betting outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Opinion in Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, et al v National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al , overturns the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 and allows states to set their own rules for sport betting. Read the rest of this entry »

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Birds of a feather

David F. Hohsfield, 62, of Manchester Township, is accused of making sexually explicit and vulgar comments within earshot of pre-teen girls in Howell retail stores last week while pretending to be talking on his cell phone.

John P. Curley, 65, of Middletown Township, is accused of making sexually explicit and vulgar comments to minors while pretending to be a role model.

But these cuckoos are not flying together.

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Adam Schneider: Life is good!

Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider on Friday afternoon

Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider said he was filled with a mix of positive emotions when I spoke with him on Friday, three days after he was defeated for reelection after twenty-eight years leading the city.

“I feel a sense of pride in a way I never have before since my work is now complete,” the mayor said. “A lot of pressure lifted, almost instantly gone. I didn’t even realize how much pressure.”

Schneider said his immediate plans are to put some work into his law practice before taking some time off with his wife, Pat.  Then there will be summer days on the beach as he contemplates what is next for his career. “Sitting on the beach, reading  book and taking a nap is my perfect summer day,” he said. “I hope to have lot of those this summer.”

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Congressman Smith Announces Grants For Arts Organizations

Congressman Chris Smith

Two River Theater Company in Red Bank and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts will each received competitive federal grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Congressman Chris Smith announced.

“These two organizations are making significant contributions to our communities through promoting access to and participation in the arts and reaching out to young people,” Rep. Smith stated.“They are leaders in helping promote a public good. The Two River Theater has been a long-standing treasure in Monmouth County, fostering an appreciation for the arts for generations of participants and theater-goers.”

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Sex offender busted for harassing pre-teen girls in Howell

David F. Hohsfield

David F. Hohsfield, 62, of the Whiting section of Manchester Township (Ocean County) was arrested by the Howell Township Police on Wednesday, May 9, and charged with eight counts of  harassment.

The charges against Hohsfield are fourth degree crimes due to his status as a Tier 3 sex offender on parole.

From the Howell PD’s announcement on facebook:

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, May 11-13, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, May 11

• Pinewood Derby Championship at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
• An Evening of Classic Radio Plays (Middletown) – MORE INFO
• Senior Expo & Fashion Show at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Fresh International Horse Show (Allentown) – MORE INFO
• “The Producers” at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Brielle Kitchen Tour ‘18 – MORE INFO

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John Pallone misses victory celebration due to heart surgery

Long Branch Mayor-elect John Pallone

Long Branch Mayor-elect John Pallone did not show up Tuesday night to celebrate his landslide victory over incumbent Mayor Adam Schneider because he had heart surgery earlier in the day.

Councilwoman Mary Jane Celli, one of Pallone’s running mates who was reelected on Tuesday, shocked the enthusiastic crowd of supporters gathered at the Italian American Memorial Association clubhouse on West End Ave. with her announcement that the mayor-elect had been hospitalized earlier in the day, according to a source who was present at the party.

The seriousness of the mayor-elect’s condition and his expected recovery time were not announced. Read the rest of this entry »

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John Pallone is elected mayor of Long Branch

MMM is calling the Long Branch mayor’s race for Councilman John Pallone.  With 13 of 17 districts reporting the vote totals are as follows:

John Pallone: 2010

Adam Schneider 1145

Avery Grant  286

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Pallone leading in early Long Branch returns

8:38:  With 12% of the districts reporting, Councilman John Pallone is leading Mayor Adam Schneider 454 to 144. Avery Grant has 38 votes

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Councilman John Pallone won the vote by mail ballots in today’s Long Branch mayoral election. 89 to 48 for Mayor Adam Schneider and 6 for School Board Member Avery Grant.

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