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      February 18, 2009  RSS feed

      Students visit food pantry and learn how agency helps families in need
      Student council members at the Freehold Learning Center elementary school recently participated in a project that allowed them to help feed residents who need some assistance. On Feb. 4, 17 student council members and their teacher advisers arrived at the Freehold Area Open Door food pantry on Throckmorton Street, toting large cardboard boxes. More...
      Manalapan's new facility can accommodate football, soccer, lacrosse

      Municipal officials are making plans to open Manalapan's new synthetic turf athletic field this spring. The field was constructed in the new section of the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522 (Freehold-Englishtown Road). The synthetic turf field has been designed to accommodate football, soccer and lacrosse contests. More...

      Taylor Mills School celebrates career of Spanish artist

      MANALAPAN — In January the Taylor Mills School appeared to be a Pablo Picasso paradise to all who walked through the halls. With a month-long project spearheaded by art teacher Robbie Schafler and reinforced by her fellow teachers, the school's entire student body of first, second and third-grade pupils celebrated Pablo Picasso Month. More...


      FREEHOLD — In a situation where answers are hard to come by, the grieving mother of Kaylee Ramos, 12, who died in a fire at her family's Court Street home on Feb. 2, is still trying to find some. More...


      Almost two years after it was introduced in the state Legislature, a bill that will enhance New Jersey's stalking laws received a final unanimous vote in the state Assembly on Feb. 5. The bill had previously been approved in the state Senate. It now awaits Gov. Jon Corzine's signature before becoming law. More...


      JEFF GRANIT staff Strong winds caused a lot of problems around New Jersey on Feb. 12. One dangerous situation occurred on Elton-Adelphia Road in Freehold Township where a tree was uprooted and came to rest against the chimney and roof of a house. More...


      FREEHOLD — Municipal officials were expected to pass a resolution at the Feb. 17 Borough Council to support keeping a U.S. Postal Service facility where it is — on Lafayette Street. More...


      The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold its annual Family Night at 7 p.m. March 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. The public is welcome to attend the free event, which is geared for children. The Lizard Guys entertainment troupe will present a program about live animals. More...
      Criticism rose at suggestions that Marlboro officials should bring the "talents" of a Donald Trump to resolve disposition of 411 acres on Route 520 once housing Marlboro's psychiatric hospital. More...
      Guest Column • Sen. Jennifer Beck
      In response to a letter to the editor written by a resident of the 12th Legislative District, I would like to clarify my position on affordable housing and separately on Gov. Jon Corzine's new affordable housing law. No one disagrees that New Jersey needs affordable housing — state legislators agree unanimously with that premise. More...
      Coda • GREG BEAN
      I've written before about the law of unintended consequences, that whole thing where a butterfly flaps its wings in South America, and that minor disturbance sets off a chain reaction that ultimately results in a tsunami in Borneo. More...
      Manalapan High School will host wrestling action
      It is still Jackson Memorial High School's championship to lose. The Jaguars will be shooting for their 12th consecutive team championship at the NJSIAA District 21 wrestling tournament this weekend at Manalapan High School. Jackson Coach Doug Withstandley has another powerhouse squad that has been ranked as high as No. 4 in the state this season. More...