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In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Police search for carjacking suspect, cell tower approved for Whiting and more

In case you missed them, below are some of the top stories from Manchester, Lakehurst and the surrounding areas this week:

Five Men Face Charges Of Human Trafficking In Lakewood

Five men face charges of human trafficking for allegedly operating brothels in Lakewood that were part of a large prostitution network in New Jersey, New York and other states.

Public's Help Requested in Attempted Carjacker Search

Manchester police again are asking for the public’s help with identifying the man who attempted to carjack a pregnant Toms River woman last week.

Two Dead In Manchester Crash; Others Hospitalized

Two people, including a 28-year-old Brant Beach man, died and three others were hospitalized late Sunday after a car crash on Route 539 in Manchester, police said

New Cellular Phone Tower Approved for Manchester

The Manchester Township Council, at its July 8 meeting, awarded a contract to New Cingular Wireless PCS (AT&T) for installation of a cellular antennae at 1420 Roosevelt Boulevard in Whiting.

District Awaiting Results of Mold Testing at Ridgeway Elementary

Recent testing at Ridgeway Elementary School has turned up signs of mold, and district officials are taking steps to ensure that the problem does not become “serious.”


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