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      March 18, 2009  RSS feed

      ERIC SUCAR staff Colts Neck High School's Brooke Hampton tosses up a shot during the second half of the Cougars' 49-28 victory over Montgomery in the Central Jersey Group IV state sectional title game on March 10. For more on Colts Neck's state tournament run, see Sports. More...
      Pediatric therapist offers occupational therapy to children with autism

      Apediatric therapist has received approval from the Marlboro Planning Board to use a portion of her home as an office to treat patients. The Planning Board approved the use in a 5-3 vote. Voting in favor of the application were Larry Josephs, Gerald Bergh, Mark Barenburg, Josh Pollak and Syed Husain. More...

      Board of Public Utilities will help pay for survey

      Municipal buildings in Manalapan will be examined to determine their present level of energy efficiency — and how that energy efficiency may be approved — under the terms of a contract the Township Committee awarded at its March 11 meeting. More...


      Marlboro teenagers bring fun and companionship to assisted living facility

      Residents of the Monmouth Crossing assisted living facility on Iron Bridge Road spent time recently with members of the Marlboro Teen Advisory Committee TAC) playing bowling, baseball, boxing and even taking a spin on a go-cart, all without leaving the comfort of their chairs. More...


      More people are facing hardships during today's tough economic climate

      Difficult economic times are driving some people to cut back on their spending and that fact is apparent at area thrift shops, where sales are up and more people than usual are coming through the doors. Sylvia Johnson, the volunteer manager of St. More...


      FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A bridge in Freehold Township would be named the Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds Memorial Bridge under legislation unanimously approved last week by the state Assembly that was sponsored by Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (R-Monmouth and Mercer). More...


      MANALAPAN — Representatives of the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) announced that the authority has settled its September 2008 lawsuit filed against James Cleary to recover post-employment health benefits premiums paid by the WMUA to the state health benefits program. More...


      COLTS NECK — Members of Colts Neck's hometown ice hockey team the Steeds will come face to face with some of their favorite New Jersey Devils players during a benefit hockey game to raise money for the Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Company No. 2. More...


      Sports offer fitness, fun, camaraderie and education in a whole host of life skills. When determining whether to get more serious, however, there are many factors that will ensure you make the right decision, and a smooth transition. More...


      The Colts Neck Community Band will perform at Colts Neck High School, Route 537 and Five Points Road, Colts Neck, at 7:30 p.m. April 2. Conducted by Lyn Lewis, Richard Grossman, Joseph Lawler and Kelly Tyma, the band is now in its seventh season. The New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Roy D. Gussman, will also perform at the concert. More...
      The reality of the investigation by the state Board of Education is that (Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools) James Wasser did nothing illegal and is not subject to any sanctions. He has gotten the benefit of his degree search and is running possibly the most effective high school district in our state. More...
      Manalapan Township is a plaintiff in two, not 22, ongoing lawsuits. An article in the March 11 News Transcript incorrectly stated the number of actions in which the township is a plaintiff. The township is a defendant in 95 ongoing lawsuits. More...
      Coda • GREG BEAN
      Once again, my readers have come through. When I ask them to respond to a column, they respond. Man, do they respond. More...
      For all of its offensive brilliance, the Colts Neck High School girls basketball team's bread and butter is its defense. "Because we're all really good offensively, people don't pay attention to how much we put into defense," Cougars guard Lauren Clarke said. "It gives us energy. More...
      The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Business After Hours networking event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 24 at Branning Auto Body, 98 Crow Hill Road, Freehold Township. All are welcome to attend and bring business cards to distribute. Cost to attend: $10 for chamber members, $15 for nonmembers (includes refreshments). More...