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      December 17, 2008  RSS feed

      FRANK GALIPO President George Washington was one of the historical figures who paid a visit to passengers taking a ride around Freehold Borough on the Jolly Trolley. The town's newest holiday event made a successful debut on Dec. 13. More...
      Change to grades 1-5, 6, & 7-8 buildings will become effective in September

      In a decision the superintendent of schools believes will result in a more efficient operation, the Manalapan-Englishtown Board of Education has voted to change the way local schools are structured. More...

      Acascading waterfall, turreted castles, quaint villages nestled in valleys and a train circling a mountain are a small part of an extensive Christmas village that has become a tradition for the Palermo family for almost 40 years. More...


      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Margaret Jahn, who is Freehold Township's health officer, was sworn in by Freehold Township Mayor Eugene B. Golub as president of the New Jersey Health Officers Association on Nov. 19 at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities conference held in Atlantic City. More...


      FREEHOLD — For the second year in a row, Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation, according to a press release from the Freehold Regional High School District. More...


      MARLBORO — Students at the Marlboro Middle School, Route 520, had an unusual day on Dec. 8 but were perfectly safe after the building was left without its regular source of power, according to a school district spokeswoman. More...


      MARLBORO — The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that will impose several new costs for recreation programs and possibly increase some current fees. The ordinance was adopted by the council at its Dec. 4 meeting. More...


      MARLBORO — Beacon Hill Self-Storage will make its home on a piece of property at the corner of Tennent and Greenwood roads in the Morganville section of the community. The application received preliminary and final site plan approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a 6-0 vote on Dec. 2. More...


      The Drama Ministry of Monmouth Worship Center will present an original production of "The Saving of Scrooge," a modern version of a beloved tale, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21. The performances will be held at the church, located at 176 Route 79, Marlboro. More...
      On Oct. 25, I suffered a very serious injury, which required immediate medical attention. After my wife called 911, officers from the Freehold Township Police Department were on scene within one minute. These officers, Michael Simonetti, Joseph Winowski and Nicole Pellerito, assessed the situation and were able to immediately transport me to CentraState Medical Center. More...
      In the News • MARK ROSMAN
      We are on the dawn of a new political landscape in Monmouth County — and it's one that many people may have believed they would never see. After 23 years of Republican control, the Democrats will be in control of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders come January. More...
      Coda • GREG BEAN
      My friend Butchie Rawlins may have been the hairiest human being in the history of the world. For starters, he had a full head of thick, curly, black hair, but that was only the beginning of the wonder. His beard began coming in when he was 13, and it started high on his cheekbones and went right down his body like a fur coat. More...
      Mr. Bunty, 79, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died Dec. 1, 2008. He was a self-employed mason contractor in New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his wife, Iris Olive Bunty, in 2005. More...
      Wrestling season starts this weekend
      The 2008-09 high school wrestling season, which begins this weekend has a tough act to follow. Led by Howell's state championship Joey Langel (112), the 2007-08 season was a memorable one. Langel snapped a 43-year state championship drought at Howell when he decisioned Ocean Township's Mike Berardesco, 6-2, in the 112 final in Atlantic City. More...