CHRIS KELLY staff Karen Smyth (r) and Kelly Smyth, 16, of Englishtown, fall in love with Heather, a 13-week-old beagle and hound mix, during CARE Animal Rescue's puppy adoption event held at Dill's Feed and Supplies, Freehold Borough, on Aug. 22. Randi Decicco, of Marlboro, is holding Heather.
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MANALAPAN — Law enforcement officers from Manalapan will be cracking down on drunken drivers as part of the summer 2009 “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign. More...
Stream of dump trucks on Woodward Road irks Manalapan citizens
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer
Residents who live along Woodward Road on the south side of Manalapan attended the Aug. 12 Manalapan Township Committee meeting and asked the township's elected officials to address their concerns about the constant flow of dump trucks and cars that they say speed through their residential community to get to Route 33. More...
Charges lodged following investigation are not sustained against Freehold Borough cop
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
Disciplinary charges that were brought against a Freehold Borough police officer were not sustained, according to a decision reached by a hearing officer. The charges were lodged by the Freehold Borough Police Department following an internal investigation, according to Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson. More...
Friends and family of youngster raise funds for foundation
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Players from more than 70 soccer teams donned their gear and played their hearts out recently to honor a youngster who touched many people in life and has affected many more in death. The inspiration for a 12-hour soccer marathon that was held at Opatut Park, East Freehold Road, on Aug. 8 was Graeme Preston. More...
Marlboro union releases letter with multiple claims about municipal government
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
MARLBORO — Blue-collar workers who are employees of Marlboro have tried to appeal to residents by distributing fliers about the ongoing contract negotiations between the township and their union. More...
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A shopping center that has been devoid of stores for years will get a new lease on life. At its meeting Aug. 13 the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved an application to refurbish the existing Schanck Road plaza that was once home to a Pathmark supermarket and a Rickel home improvement store. More...
Chess skill earns teen place in world games
