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POLL: What Will You Do On Memorial Day Weekend?

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Photo Collection: Looking Back

OLD PHOTOS: Hindenburg, Lakehurst Memorials

Weekly series that showcases long-ago images of Manchester and Lakehurst. Feel free to contribute by clicking on the "upload" button

From Ocean County, Four Centuries in the Making, by Pauline S. Miller: "The Hindenburg disaster doomed future transatlantic flights of other big rigid airships. It also spelled the end of man's long dream of flying without wings. Hangar One was designated an historial site in 1975, when it was listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. At the 50th anniversary of the Hinenburg disaster, on May 6, 1987, a ceremony dedcated the site of the fatal crash, which is considered one of America's greatest disasters."

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CRIME BLOTTER

MANCHESTER CRIME BLOTTER: Theft, Weapon Possession and More Reported

Law enforcement activity reported by Manchester officers last week

Date of Arrest Name of Arrestee Home Town Age Reason for Arrest Location of Arrest Arresting Officer Bail / Jail 5/14/13 Zachary Wilkowski Bayville 19 Warrant Berkeley Twp. Ptl. V. DeRome ROR 5/14/13 Sharayl N. Pitts Neptune 25 Warrant Patricia Ct. Ptl. A. Guker Bail Posted 5/14/13 Clarence C. Robertson Manchester 62 Lewdness, DWI Snowberry Ln. Ptl. P. Bachovchin Summons 5/14/13 Tyree R. Brooks Lakewood 36 Warrant MPD HQ Ptl. P. Manco OC Jail 5/15/13 Alan A. Bienkowski Manchester 54 Warrant MPD HQ Det. R. Jupinka Bail Posted 5/15/13 Andrew J. Crouch Waretown 24 Threats/Weapon possession  SH 70 / CR 539 Wawa Ptl. S. Wendruff OC Jail 5/15/13 Thomas J. Flaherty Newark 38 Warrant MPD HQ Ptl. S. Wendruff OC Jail 5/16/13 Louis A. Racioppi …

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John E

9:32 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013

Barb, you are correct about most. But the dates are different (two different dates) May 15th he was arrested by Manchester PD on a outstanding warrant..and he posted bail which might of been only $150. Now on May 21st (six days later) he was arrested again by Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for murder and bail set at $1.45 million with no 10 % option.   more ›

Traffic and Gas

Traffic And Gas Prices In Manchester Area

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Click here for gas prices in Manchester area. Click here for gas prices at Quick Chek at 3001 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester.

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POLL: Should Children Have More Activities In Manchester?

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Tinton Falls Man, 57, Dies In Manchester Crash

Donald W. Labella was pronounced dead at the scene, police said

A 57-year-old Tinton Falls man was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Manchester, police said. Donald W. Labella was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. At 1:07 p.m, a 1994 Toyota 4-Runner, operated by Lee R Chism, 30, of Pennsauken, was traveling west on Route 70 when his vehicle crossed the center line and entered the eastbound lane, police said. The vehicle struck a 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager driven eastbound by Labella, police said. The initial impact was head on. Chism, who was traveling alone, was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital, Neptune, to be treated for arms and chest injuries. Goodman, who was traveling with Labella, was transported to the same hospital and treated for a leg injury, police said. …

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Joyce Ruskuski

11:49 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013

I hope your family as well will find peace. I buried my Mom in May but she passed in January from a stroke. The part of country where I am from you are unable to lay them to rest during the cold and froze ground and snow, so she was in a vault until May. You are blessed in that you could have immediate closure with your loss. I know right now that might not seem like much but it is much harder …   more ›

Manchester Homicide Victim Suffered From Head Trauma

Anthony Verdicchio's body was discovered Monday night. He was last seen alive on Sunday.

A 76-year-old Manchester man who was murdered this week suffered head trauma when he succumbed to his injuries, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. An autopsy was scheduled for noon Wednesday to determine the exact cause and manner of Anthony “Tony” Verdicchio's death. Verdicchio was found in his home Monday in the Pine Acres Manor Mobile Home Park in Manchester, just off Route 37 westbound, Ocean County Prosecutor Spokesman Al Della Fave said. On Monday, at approximately 5:18 pm, the Manchester Township Police received a 911 call reporting a 76-year-old male unconscious and not breathing. Upon the arrival of emergency services personnel, it was determined that the manner in which the victim was found was suspicious in …

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Obituaries

OBITUARIES: Tributes To Manchester Area Residents Who Have Died

Updated with Whiting information. Please contribute photos and other memories that would serve as tributes

Several websites identify those from the area who have died in recent weeks and months. FUNERAL HOMES: Oliverie Funeral Home, at 2925 Ridgeway Road, Manchester provides obituary information for the Manchester-Lakehurst area here. Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, at 115 Lacey Road in Whiting, provides obituary information for the Whiting area here. NEWS SITES: Tributes.com provides obituary information for the Manchester-Lakehurst area here. Tributes.com provides obituary information for Whiting here. Legacy.com provides obituary information for the Manchester-Lakehurst area here. Legacy.com provides obituary information for Whiting here. Please feel free to pay tribute to those we have lost by uploading phots, and other memories, by …

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