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      July 8, 2009  RSS feed

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      ERIC SUCAR staff Former Freehold High School football standout Darrell Reid, who plays for the Denver Broncos, has some fun with a youngster during a football camp the NFL player organized and conducted in Freehold Borough on June 27. For more, see Sports. More...
      Debate continues about housing
      Builder wants to move affordable units; residents worry about home values
      BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

      Members of the Marlboro Planning Board were not happy to learn that the developer of the Enclave at Glenbrook housing development had sent an anonymous letter to residents of the neighboring Glenbrook housing development, causing a large crowd to fill Marlboro's Town Hall on June 17. More...

      Manalapan resident sought for school board
      Manisero leaves panel after serving for 9 years
      BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

      Aresident of Manalapan is being sought to fill an open seat on the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education. Anthony Manisero of Manalapan has resigned from his seat on the board, according to Veronica Wolf, business administrator and board secretary of the school district. More...


      Scout continues family tradition

      Boy Scout Troop 86 of Marlboro has announced that on June 20 it honored its 60th Eagle Scout. Nicholas Bentivenga, a third-generation Scout, was awarded the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn, following in the tradition set by his brother and three uncles. More...


      Freehold Borough resident honored by military

      LAKEHURST — Americans can look at the future and know they are well protected because of civilians like James Keelan who work at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst. Keelan is a resident of Freehold Borough. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Monmouth Worship Center hosts Bible school
      MARLBORO — Monmouth Worship Center is accepting registration for Vacation Bible School, which will be held from Aug. 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon. The church is at 176 Route 79. This year's program is titled "Crocodile Dock" and children will have an adventure as they "travel" to the Bayou and experience "swamp living. More...
      • Orchestra will move rehearsals to Freehold
      • Enjoy 'An Afternoon of Opera' in Freehold
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       Letters
      • Gov. Corzine fiddles while Garden State burns
      Jon Corzine has rammed a budget through the state Legislature that raises taxes, cuts spending for important programs and employs a host of gimmicks that just push the financial reckoning into the future. More...
      • Resident questions timing of raises for high school district employees
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       Editorials
      • article has image More information needed to calm fears of swine flu
      In the News • CLARE MARIE CELANO
      Alittle boy who recently completed the first grade at the Lucy N. Holman School in Jackson died from swine flu on June 27. The Ocean County Health Department issued a press release announcing that county's first death from what is also known as the H1N1 virus. More...
      • For the Record
      • Pinelands preservation remains state priority
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Legislation would help some returning veterans
      Coda
      This Fourth of July was certainly a bittersweet holiday in our home. Those who know me know that our son Coleman, an Army sergeant who served two tours in Iraq, took his own life last September. More...
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       Schools
      • Colts Neck ROTC cadets recognized for excellence
      COLTS NECK — Members of the Freehold Regional High School District's Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) at Colts Neck High School had a banner year, being recognized for their excellence with top awards in the state and region. More...
      • Howell council may pursue lease for Southard School
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       Sports
      • article has image Shortest Distance sets Freehold win streak
      Shortest Distance had the staying power. Owned and trained by Freehold's John Schmigel, Shortest Distance set a Freehold Raceway record for consecutive wins, 12, before the track's winter-spring harness racing meet recently concluded. More...
      • article has image Broncos' Reid brings skills, drills and smiles to youths
      • Unachukwu tops girls track team
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Millstone Kiddie Academy will host a free mini-summer camp program at 518 Route 33 west, Millstone Township. The program will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday from July 13 through Aug. 18. Children will be participating in camp activities and projects all summer. More...
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