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News you may have missed this week from our neighbors in Monmouth County.

News you may have missed this week in Marlboro and Colts Neck.
Applications can be found online and are due by Dec. 31 to the Marlboro Recreation Center.
The committee will work with the Township Planner, Police Traffic and Safety Officer and a representative from the mayor's office.
News you may have missed this week from our neighbors in Monmouth County.
The family is looking to the community for help with medical bills.
The positions include evening and weekend hours for the basketball season.
There is no appointment required for MinuteClinic services.
Mayor Jon Hornik said that although township overhead costs have risen 14 percent, the administration and council have kept spending down to "pre-2007 levels" for six years.
The MCVSO keeps an active list of employers looking to hire veterans, as well as job training programs.
Bella Vista is opening its doors to anyone looking to get married on the country club's grounds.
Reilly was charged with receiving a stolen a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee and eluding police.
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The National Weather Service is warning of possible wind damage, specifically mentioning towns such as Red Bank and Tinton Falls.
The National Weather Service is warning of possible wind damage, specifically mentioning towns such as Red Bank and Tinton Falls.
The National Weather Service is warning of possible wind damage, specifically mentioning towns such as Red Bank and Tinton Falls.
The National Weather Service is warning of possible wind damage, specifically mentioning towns such as Red Bank and Tinton Falls.
The National Weather Service is warning of possible wind damage, specifically mentioning towns such as Red Bank and Tinton Falls.