Category: News Transcript Calendar
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Sailor serves aboard warship
Freehold’s Adam C. Helschein strives for perfection every day. This attitude is critical for Helschein and more than 300 officers and sailors aboard the Spruance-class destroyer USS Elliot, where every crew member’s job is important to the ship’s mission. Navy Fireman Apprentice Helschein, the 23-year-old son of Phyllis Helschein of Freehold and Barry Helschein of…
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Band will rock Freehold park
FREEHOLD — On Aug. 4, volunteers will come together to transform Liberty Street Park into a safe place for children to play and while they are working they will be entertained by local musical acts, including the 12-piece unit Jade Fire. The park restoration project is part of a nationwide effort called KaBoom!, which is…
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Sisters charged in boro disturbance
FREEHOLD — Assault charges were lodged against two borough sisters as the result of an incident that occurred at Ford Avenue and Lloyd Street at 1 a.m. July 25, according to borough police. Police were responding to a complaint of noise and a disturbance at the scene when a confrontation took place between the responding…
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Farmer wants to subdivide tract into 16 building lots
Staff Writer By dave benjamin Farmer wants to subdivide tract into 16 building lots MANALAPAN — The Planning Board has been presented with an application that calls for the 64-acre Rifkin farm on Smithburg Road to be subdivided and 16 single-family homes to be constructed. An initial hearing on the plan was held on July…
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Manalapan symphony offers string orchestra camp
The Manalapan Battleground Symphony will sponsor a String Orchestra Camp for ages 8 through adult from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 and 23 at the Manalapan Recreation Center’s Kuschick Pavilion, Route 522. The camp will include sectional rehearsals, full group rehearsals and a theory class. The registration fee is $50 for the…
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Park system offers art programs for children
The Monmouth County Park System has scheduled two sessions of "Art at the Parks" for youngsters 8 years of age and older. The program is designed to increase perceptual skills and encourage creation of original artwork based on observations. The program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 6-10 at the Manasquan Reservoir…
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Community Bulletin Board
• Single Friends, for ages 45-65, will meet for friendly discussion at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Days Inn Steakloft, Route 9, Freehold Township. There is a $2 cover charge. Details: (732) 536-3524. • MOMS Club of Morganville-Marlboro will meet at the Marlboro municipal park at 3 p.m. Aug.…
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SARAH McCOLGAN Youngsters come swooping down a ride at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, which completed its five-day run on Sunday.
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Volunteers sought to read to seniors
Volunteers sought to read to seniors A retirement residence in the Freehold area is seeking volunteers to read to residents, conduct programs, and assist with trips. Volunteers are needed any day of the week, and hours are flexible. The minimum age is 16 for this ongoing assignment. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call…
