Category: News Transcript Calendar

  • Freehold Twp. teachers honored

    Freehold Twp. teachers honored FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — On May 23, seven Freehold Township teachers were recognized for excellence by the state Department of Education, under the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program, established in 1985. They are: Beverly Laegen, who teaches computer and basic skills at the C. Richard Applegate School; Richard Barlaam, who teaches social studies…

  • A gingko tree now grows in Marlboro

    A gingko tree now grows in Marlboro A gingko tree now grows in Marlboro Marlboro celebrated Dinosaur Day last month. The Historical and Preservation Soci­ety of Marlboro dedicated a gingko tree in honor of this town-sponsored annual event. Known as a "living fossil," this species dates back to prehistoric times, and one of these trees…

  • Photo

    JEFF GRANIT Owners Jim Lynott (l) and Troy Goodlow stand outside their new restaurant, Denims, which is being built behind the Village Bar on Park Avenue, Freehold Borough. See page 37.

  • IRS opens relocates taxpayer assistance center

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the relocation of its Taxpayer Assistance Center from Asbury Park to Freehold, at 4 Paragon Way. Through the agency’s "Everyday Tax Solutions" service, a taxpayer or tax preparer in the Monmouth and northern Ocean County area as well as throughout New Jersey can now call a local telephone…

  • Newspapers thanked for Red Cross donation

    The Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross recently held a donor recognition reception to thank major con­tributors for their financial donations. Nick Brown, Locust, hosted the reception. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served as Red Cross officials thanked guests and leaders. Brown, a major contributor to the Red Cross, invited some of his…

  • Newcomers to hold gift auction and dinner

    Newcomers to hold gift auction and dinner The Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club will hold its year-end banquet June 11 at the American Hotel, Freehold. The evening will include a gift auction, with all proceeds to benefit Monmouth County’s domestic violence crisis center, 180, Turning Lives Around. All are welcome, whether new to the area…

  • Teen girls offered summer of free workouts

    Teenage girls will get to work out for free this summer at any of the eight Lady of America and Ladies Workout Express fitness centers in the area. "We want to provide a place for young women to learn healthy lifestyles at a young age," said Scott Breault in a press release issued by the…

  • TV courtroom series to film at county jail

    TV courtroom series to film at county jail Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley has announced that the Judge Hatchett program, a nationally syndicated courtroom television series, will videotape five episodes at the Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township. The purpose of the segments is to expose troubled teenagers to the harsh realities of life in…

  • Bulletin Board

    Local photographerfeatured in exhibition Bulletin Board Local photographer featured in exhibition Local photographer featured in exhibition Oceanic Free Library, Avenue of Two Rivers, Rumson, will feature photography by Susan Roche of Marlboro, June 2 through July 6. The exhibit will feature portraits of several local residents. Roche recently began "Season to Grow" at her Marlboro…