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.
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Taylor Mills School celebrates career of Spanish artist
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer
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...
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
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...
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
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...
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
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...