Debbie Kutney of Freehold Borough reads “Is Your Mama a Llama?” by Deborah Guarino to first-graders at the Park Avenue Elementary School, Freehold Borough, on Jan. 14.
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U.S. Representative Rush Holt (D-NJ), whose district includes part of Monmouth County, will host two listening sessions next week to talk about issues of concern to central New Jersey residents, including the economy, health care, education, and national security. More...
Manalapan mayor says cost of defending tax appeals was becoming a burden
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer
Atownship-wide reassessment of properties was a topic of discussion during the public comment portion of the Jan. 13 Manalapan Township Committee meeting.
Two residents, Kathy West and Nicholas Sciarrillo, addressed the committee after receiving new assessments on their homes. More...
Marlboro PTSO president questions high school board
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer
Fifteen course offerings throughout the six schools in the Freehold Regional High School District will be discontinued for the 2010-11 school year, a result of low enrollment in those classes, according to administrators. More...
Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer
If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God’s feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. Owner Donna Rice, of Millstone Township, Monmouth County, may not have detected that she had breast cancer had it not been for her faithful companion. More...
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer
MANALAPAN — The power to help a child navigate through the pitfalls of life is within the hands of those who love and care for the child. Arming oneself with the proper tools to help a loved one overcome serious problems can make a major difference in a child’s life. More...