Freehold Man Charged With Raping and Photographing 14 Year Old Girl

David Buabeng, 55, of Windsor Terrace in Freehold Township, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with first degree Kidnapping, second degree Child Luring, two counts of first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, and first degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Causing or Permitting a Child to Engage in Child Pornography, second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for Manufacturing Child Pornography, and third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, according to an announcement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

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Law enforcement investigating a death in Wall Township

ALERT: Please be advised that the area around Rockefeller and Brighton Ave. in Wall Twp. will be shut down due to an active death investigation by the #mcponj and @WallPolice . Rt 18 SB exit ramps 7A & 7B are closed, as are Brighton Ave, between Rt 18 and Romano Blvd. pic.twitter.com/QhOIcJXo6t

— Monmouth Prosecutor (@MonCoProsecutor) May 17, 2018

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, May 18-20, 2018

By Greg Kelly

Friday, May 18

• NJ Seafood Festival (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Men’s College Baseball: Monmouth U. vs. Fairfield (WLB) – MORE INFO
• “The Producers” at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Issei, He Say at NJ Repertory Theater (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at MP (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Simulcast Racing at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Eastern Branch of Monmouth Library hosts programs for college bound students and job seekers next week

By Muriel Smith

SHREWSBURY – Programs for parents and college bound students on the application process for higher education and a support group for persons actively looking for jobs are both on tap at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library next week.

Christian Dapolito of Biondfinancial will present a program aiming at informing parents of the college application process, on Tuesday, May 22, from 7 to 8 p.m.

The session will include student preparation for ACT/SATs, understanding and applying for grants and scholarship, and searching for the right college to meet the student’s individual needs.  For further information on this program, call 866-941-8188.

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Hazlet Woman Killed Crossing Rt 36

Crystal Vernon, 34 of Hazlet, was struck by a vehicle and killed on Monday night as she attempted to cross the highway at the marked intersection at Laurel Ave, according to an announcement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Vernon was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:39 p.m.

Margaret Holtz, 67, of North Middletown, was the driver of the 2004 Ford Freestar van  that struck the Hazlet woman.  An 85 year old man was a passenger in the vehicle.  Neither Holtz or he passenger were injured.

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$1.6 million technology improvements to begin at Monmouth County Library

By Muriel Smith

MANALAPAN -A $1.6 million phase one renovation that will bring the 117,000 square foot Monmouth County Library Headquarters to a 21^st century technological state-of-the-art transformation will begin by June.

The announcement was made by Monmouth County Library Commission Chair Renee B. Swartz who reported at a commission meeting earlier this month the final details on the extensive program which is being coordinated by Library Interiors of Brick.

“The Commission has been working and planning a proposal for two years,” Swartz said, “and we are confident we have not only contracted a top of the line coordinator to see it through, but also to accomplish the transition with the least amount of disruption for our patrons.”

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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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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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Arnone Report: Paint the Town Pink, Shared Services, Repaired Bridges Opening

By Freeholder Director Tom Arnone

Freeholder Director Tom Arnone speaks at the NJTPA Board Meeting – Jan 22, 2018

Happy May! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the outdoors during the warm weather last week. After this rainy and cold spring, I am looking forward to the summer months ahead.

I know I always say that it has been a busy couple of weeks but it truly has been. I’d like to take some time to share with you what I have been up to and a few important dates to come.

First of all, I’d like to thank all of the municipalities that are participating in the annual Paint the Town Pink campaign. For those unfamiliar with the campaign, its mission is to raise awareness of the importance of getting an annual mammography and women’s wellness.

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Greg’s List: Things to Do in Monmouth County This Weekend, May 4-6, 2018

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, May 4

• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Issei, He Say at NJ Repertory Theater (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Basie Mariachi Festival at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Grangies at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Rehearsal for Murder by South Street Players (Spring Lake) – MORE INFO
• “Much Ado About Nothing” by Holmdel Theatre Company – MORE INFO
• Dancing at Lughnasa at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Spring-A-Ding-Ding Children’s Theatre at Monmouth U. (WLB) – MORE INFO

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