ERIC SUCAR staff Real estate developer and television personality Donald Trump meets with reporters during a press conference he attended in Colts Neck on Sept. 17 to discuss his plans for the Shadow Isle Golf Club, which he just purchased for $28 million. For more, see sports.
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Army Lt. Brian Brennan is given hero's welcome by friends, well-wishers
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
Through the small opening of a limousine window, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan greeted a crowd of people at the Southard Fire Department substation on Maxim-Southard Road in Howell with open arms. The wounded soldier said, "Everybody come here," as he gestured for supporters to meet him with hugs and good wishes. More...
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
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FREEHOLD — Freehold Borough police officers have a new four-year contract in place. The deal was recently approved by the Borough Council and by the Police BenevolentAssociation, Local 159, representing officers in the town's Police Department. More...
Following a key recommendation of the Teen Drivers Study Commission, New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram last week directed municipal prosecutors not to offer or accept plea bargains to teenage drivers with graduated drivers licenses (GDL) for motor vehicle violations that carry points. More...
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent
Keith Berman of Manalapan believes in prevention, especially the prevention of motor vehicle accidents due to underage drinking, and he is doing something about it. More...
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
FREEHOLD — The roster at the Freehold Borough Police Department just got bigger. Nicholas Iozzi, 29, of Freehold Township, and Zandra Vega, 30, of Freehold Borough, have joined the ranks of officers who serve and protect the community. More...
Monmouth County programs foster social relationships
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent
Nothing brightens a day like a friendly call or visit, especially if someone lives alone or cannot leave their home. For more than 30 years, the elderly and shut-in residents of the Monmouth County have been given brighter days through two programs of the Monmouth County Office of Social Services: the Reassuring Calling Service and the Home Friends. More...
COLTS NECK — A glimpse of bygone days will be offered when the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee presents its ninth annual house tour Oct. 4. Four historic homes, including a house that dates from around 1745, and a oneroom schoolhouse will be open to the public for inspection. More...
BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer
MANALAPAN — State lawmakers were scheduled to meet with residents this week for a discussion of new affordable housing requirements that have been established by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). State Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon (R-Monmouth and Mercer) said he was going to be joined by Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and state Sen. More...
Local filmmaker will show work at festival
