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In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Mother charged in daughter's death appears in court, Manchester officials hopeful for Route 70 safety improvements and more

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

Neighbors Show Support for Friend as Mother Accused in Death Appears in Court


“We wanted her to see us here, to see that we cared for Becky,” said Ethel Urkoff, who lives in the Pine Ridge at Crestwood development in Whiting. “It broke our hearts, all of us.”

Manchester Working Toward Route 70 Safety Improvements


The Manchester Township Council said that safety improvements are coming to Route 70, following years of serious and sometimes deadly crashes through the municipality.

GPS Tracking Leads Police to Stolen iPad, Image of Suspect


Manchester police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man accused of stealing electronics and jewelry from a township home last week after GPS in a device led them to its location and surveillance video of the suspect. 

Lakehurst Residents Advised to Lock Car Doors Following Thefts


After reports of several stolen items from unlocked vehicles recently, Lakehurst police are advising residents to make sure they keep their doors locked.


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