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Copper Thief Posing as Contractor Snagged in Stafford

Rosetta Key — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:59:59 +0000

An alert neighbor in the Beach Heaven West community helps police put the brakes on copper thefts in Stafford Township.

Stafford Storm Related House Thefts Escalating

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:08:47 +0000

Houses in storm-strewn sections of Stafford are under siege by looters, say police, and they're urging owners to take precautions.

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Bank Robbery Leads to School Lockdown in Stafford

Rosetta Key — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:45:26 +0000

A bank robbery causes the temporary lock down of several schools in Stafford Township. Police say the incident occurred at around 11:30 this morning at the TD Bank on Route 72.

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Stafford To Hold Special Meeting Post-Sandy

Christopher Tamas — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:00:36 +0000

Stafford Township officials schedule a special meeting Monday to discuss Hurricane Sandy issues.

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Drunk Driver Rear Ends Car at Gas Pump in Stafford

Rosetta Key — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:43:08 +0000

Most people don't expect to be rear-ended while filling up at the gas pump but that's exactly what happened to a motorist at a Route 72 Sunoco in Stafford Township Friday.

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Toss That Toxic Junk At Five Spots In Ocean County

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:49:05 +0000

Chemicals, motor oil, bug sprays...whatever is lying around the basement, crawlspace, attic or garage, your chance to clear it out is at hand in Ocean County.

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Tussle Over Tool Lands Stafford Man In Jail

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:39:56 +0000

A spat over a borrowed tool leads to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a Stafford 50-year-old. And police say weapon of choice was even more ominous than the tool.

According to authorities, Paul Oswald had lent the item to an acquaintance on Lange Drive but it hadn't been returned

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Meet Your BFF (Best Furry Friend) Saturday In Ocean County

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:50:30 +0000

Puppies and kittens, dogs and cats are romping all around the Ocean County Animal Facilities - and Saturday, April 21 is your day to snap one up and give it a forever home.

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Whooping Cough Threat In Ocean County – Vaccinations Scheduled

Tom Mongelli — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:31:15 +0000

Spring's arrival and warmer temperatures have little effect on pertussis - better known as whooping cough.

Numbers are on the rise in Ocean County, say health officials who continue Tdap vaccination clinics through April

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More Explosions Expected In Manahawkin

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:48:10 +0000

If you hear loud explosions or see smoke near Route 72 in Manahawkin, don't be alarmed.

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Woman Injured In Stafford Hit & Run

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:19:00 +0000

A hit and run accident on Route 72 in Stafford Township is under investigation this morning.

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GOP Club To Decide Next Step In Stafford Mayoral Race

Tom Mongelli — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:43:29 +0000

Stafford's Republican Club meets tonight to determine who in the party will carry the GOP banner into November's Mayoral race.

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Spodofora Will Not Seek Re-Election

Dan Alexander — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:05:55 +0000

Embattled Stafford Mayor John Stafford will not seek re-election. The Stafford Township Republican Club says Spodofora, who admitted lying about his military record in Vietnam this week, informed the screening committee on Thursday he would not seek the club’s endorsement for the November election according to the Asbury Park Press. PREVIOUS: Spodofora Never Served In [...]

GOP Club Considers Spodofora's Political Future

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:56:55 +0000

The Republican Club Of Stafford Township plans a special meeting to decide the political future of Mayor John Spodofora, who admitted this week he lied about his military service record.

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Stafford Mayor Spodofora Never Served in Vietnam

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:15:29 +0000

Stafford Township Mayor John Spodofora, whose military record was called into question has admitted he never served in Vietnam.

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Nearly 400 More Acres Preserved In Barnegat Bay Watershed

Rosetta Key — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:40:30 +0000

Nearly 400 acres of land in Eagleswood and Stafford are being set aside permanently as open space thanks to its purchase through the state's Green Acres program.

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Stafford Mayor Defends Military Record

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:44:26 +0000

The Mayor of Stafford Township is fiercely defending his military service record after he's accused of padding it on a campaign web site.

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Stafford Mayor's Military Claims Under Investigation

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:02:13 +0000

An investigation has been launched into the Mayor of Stafford's military record.

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Stafford/Toms River Unico Holds Benefit For The Pavao Family [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:12:52 +0000

A benefit event for the Pavao family will be held on Saturday, March 24 at the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin.

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Little Egg Harbor Man Accused Of Stealing Senior's Credit Cards

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:35:59 +0000

A Little Egg Harbor man is arrested for allegedly trying to scam senior citizens by stealing their credit cards and using them for personal purchases.

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