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      July 29, 2009  RSS feed

      Playing for a prize
      CHRIS KELLY staff Amy Ertel, of Howell, watches her niece, Madelynn Roth, 7, of Bayville, play a game at the Monmouth County Fair, which was held in Freehold Township from July 22-26. For more fair photos, visit www.gmnews.com. More...
      Freehold postal facility gets temporary reprieve
      Congressman waiting for updated information from U.S. Postal Service
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      The Freehold Borough postal facility on Lafayette Street just got a stay of execution — at least for the time being. According to Raymond Daiutolo Sr., a regional spokesman for the United States Postal Service, "No final decision has been made as of this time" to close the facility. More...


      Wojyn appointed to seat on Englishtown council
      New official replaces Harry Soden on dais
      BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer

      The Englishtown Borough Council has appointed Gregory Wojyn to an open seat on the governing body. Wojyn, who has lived in Englishtown since 2001, will fill the council seat that opened after Harry Soden resigned from the governing body in June. More...


      Miss New Jersey campaigns for healthy eating
      Classically trained singer keeps busy with appearances until Miss America Pageant
      BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

      Here she comes … Miss New Jersey, who is hoping to win the Miss America crown in January in Las Vegas. The 2009 Miss New Jersey is 23-year-old Millstone Township, Monmouth County, resident Ashley Shaffer. Her parents, Kathy and Bernie Shaffer, are thrilled with Ashley's victory on June 20 at the Ocean City Music Pier. More...


      Opinions differ on need for immigration checks
      Monmouth sheriff gains OK to examine status of individuals in jail
      BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

      Some Monmouth County sheriff's officers will soon have new responsibilities — checking the immigration status of individuals being held at the Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Political committee seeks new members
      Covered Bridge 1 is forming the Covered Bridge Political Action Committee. To date 200 Covered Bridge residents have joined this organization. According to a press release, organizers are hoping to recruit a minimum of 500 members. These 500 or more will reach out to another 500 or more in Covered Bridge. More...
      • Sunrise Optimist Club to host golf event
      • New Kiwanis Club forming in Freehold
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       Letters
      • Decision to drive and drive can lead to tragedy
      This past week we received the verdict in my sister's death, which occurred just over two years ago: guilty on the count of vehicular homicide. The defendant was found not guilty on the lesser charge of knowingly leaving the scene of an accident, resulting in death; the key word being knowingly. More...
      • Writer made a point until that final sentence
      • Christie shows leadership with selection of Guadagno for Lt. Gov.
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       Editorials
      • 2NDFLOOR is a place to reach out for help
      Guest Column • Anna Diaz-White
      Apreteen girl feels like her friends do not want her around anymore Two teenagers who want to cut themselves know they cannot stop on their own. When a teenager discovers that her friend is being abused by her mother, she wants to know how she can help. More...
      • article has image Choices can help people find the possibilities in life
      • article has image Marlboro election is more than 1 issue
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Arrghhhh! Why did you pour milk on the cereal?
      Coda • GREG BEAN
      The emails started coming in from out-ofstate friends yesterday: "Rabbis and mayors in a corruption probe? Some of which included the sale of body parts? Sounds like you newspaper guys are going to have fun with this." "Have you gotten your bag of cash yet?" another began. "If you haven't, what's wrong with you? More...
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       Obituaries
      • Cecil W. Bastian
      Mr. Bastian, 92, a lifelong resident of Freehold, died July 12, 2009, at home under the care of Hospice. He was an engineer with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. at Fort Monmouth and Camp Evans until his retirement in 1972. Mr. Bastian was a lifelong amateur radio enthusiast and a former member of the civil defense and the Boy Scouts of America. More...
      • Rose Cohen
      • Michael James Richmond
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       Schools
      • article has image Saint John Vianney H.S. to present 'Grease' in August
      "Grease" is the word at Saint John Vianney High School of Holmdel. The school will present its alumni production of "Grease" on Thursday, Aug. 6, Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. Doors open half an hour prior to showtime. Tickets are $15 at the door. Seating is general admission and on a first-come basis. More...
      • Marlboro board approves funds for sports programs
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       Sports
      • article has image National titles topped Andrews' great season
      Manalapan grad is picked as Male Athlete of the Year
      The U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in June 2008 were a turning point for Robby Andrews. At that time Andrews was getting ready to begin his senior year at Manalapan High School. Attending the trials, which were held at the University of Oregon's historic Hayward Field, with his father, Rob Sr., Andrews was moved by what he witnessed. More...
      • article has image Libonati ready to make mark at Rutgers
      • Manalapan captures Cal Ripken title
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       Business
      • Business Briefs
      Eric M. Silverberg, D.C., has announced the opening of his office, Silverberg Family Chiropractic, at Pear Tree Plaza, 289 Route 33 east and Woodward Road, Manalapan. Morning and afternoon/ evening appointments are available six days a week, and most major insurance plans are accepted. For an appointment or more information, call the office at 732- 567-7786. More...
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