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  • Bumper to bumper

    JEFF GRANIT staff In an accident that occurred on Route 9 north near Ryan Road, Manalapan, April 2, a Mercedes 240 being driven by a 34-year-old woman from Toms River rear-ended a Ford E350 truck being driven by a 43-year-old man from Lakewood, according to Manalapan police. No injuries were reported. According to police, the…

  • Officers investigate possible luring

    MANALAPAN — Manalapan police are investigating a case of attempted luring that occurred March 28 on Old Queens Boulevard. According to a press release from the Manalapan Police Department, two female juveniles were approached by an individual who was driving a blue or teal newer model four-door Nissan. The individual was described as being a…

  • Variety is the spice of N.J. film festival

    Asbury Park venues will host screenings from April 2-5 BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Dim the lights, grab a seat and enjoy the talented work of some New Jersey filmmakers during the seventh annual Garden State Film Festival. The film festival will take place from April 2-5 in Asbury Park and feature an array of…

  • Colonel to take command of new U.S. Joint Base

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Col. Gina Grosso WRIGHTSTOWN — The first steps have been taken toward making Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst a reality. “As of March 3, Col. Gina Grosso has taken command of the 87th Air Base Wing at what will be officially called, effective Oct. 1, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,” said 87th Air Base…

  • Fundraiser will help to pay for transplant

    Marlboro resident has disease that requires new kidney BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Glazer family of Marlboro is asking their family members, friends and neighbors to participate in a walkathon to raise money for Roy Glazer, who has a life-threatening kidney disease. The Roy Glazer 3-mile walk/run will be held at the…

  • Freehold job fair will offer opportunities

    FREEHOLD — Employment opportunitieswill be priority No. 1 at the Freehold Borough Job Fair to be held from 1-5 p.m. April 8 at the Freehold Intermediate School, Park Avenue (Route 33), Freehold Borough. Residents of all communities are welcome to attend the event, which is being sponsored by the Freehold Borough Neighborhood Pride Committee. Representatives…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff U.S. Army Spec. John Alfonso describes what life in the Army is like to an audience of children at the Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, during a visit. Alfonso recently returned home from Iraq. For the story by staff writer Rebecca Morton, see page 62.

  • Suspect arrested after fleeing from officers

    MANALAPAN — A resident of West New York faces multiple charges after fleeing from police and leading officers on a pursuit that ended in Old Bridge. According to Manalapan police, PatrolmanMichael Hoppock responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of Route 9 on March 13. A vehicle matching the description was…

  • Leimbach will not seek FRHSD seat

    By Toynett Hall Leimbach will not seek FRHSD seat By Toynett Hall HOWELL — Joan Leimbach, one of Howell’s two representatives on the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education, has dropped out of the race to retain her seat. Leimbach confirmed to Greater Media Newspapers that she will not be seeking re-election to…