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By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent Brittany Montoro Brittany Montoro is a fan of horror films and the creepier those films are the more she enjoys them. For the past three years, Montoro, who is the organist and choir director at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold, has taken her fascination with…

K-9 Officer Gunner Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden has welcomed the newest member to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division. K-9 Gunner, a Labrador retriever who has been trained in narcotics detection, has officially joined the ranks of the K-9 Unit. “We are grateful to have Gunner as part of our K-9 Unit,”…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The winds of change are blowing 7 miles off the coast of New Jersey, according to an announcement by the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced that 343,833 acres off the New Jersey shore will be included in a lease sale scheduled for Nov.…

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState Healthcare Foundation recently hosted its 14th annual multiple sclerosis fundraiser “An Evening in the Vineyards” at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus. The event was attended by nearly 500 guests who enjoyed samplings of 80 wines, beer and spirits from the vendors of Max’s Beer Wine & Liquor in…

JACKSON – Pandemonium will make its way to Six Flags Great Adventure next year with the debut of what park executives are calling “the most unique scream machine” that will have riders flipping over themselves to try. Total Mayhem, which is described as a “4-D, free-fly coaster,” will be the 14th roller coaster featured at…

Legislation sponsored by state Assembly Republican Deputy Conference Leader Mary Pat Angelini allowing American Sign Language to fill the state’s high school requirement for world language was recently signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. “American Sign Language is the fastestgrowing language offered at U.S. colleges and the fourth most commonly used language in the…

Election 2015 By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer ALLENTOWN – Two residents are running for a four-year term as mayor in the Nov. 3 election and when the polls close, Allentown will have a new mayor for the first time in more than two decades. Long-time Republican Mayor Stuart Fierstein is not seeking re-election. Voters will…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Monmouth County Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Swap Oct. 11, saw families trading in slightly used children, adult and pet costumes for other slightly used costumes as a way for families to save money and re-use costumes only worn one season. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER KAYLA MARSH Halloween is quickly approaching and, between…

Emerald ash borer New Jersey Department of Agriculture officials are reporting that the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, is active in 14 towns in six counties, including Allentown. A trapping program in 82 towns over the summer and reporting from homeowners has resulted in the discovery to date…