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  • Workshop will teach kids to handle bullies

    MARLBORO — Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts, 280 Route 9 North at Union Hill Road in the Cambridge Square Mall, announced that it will once again be hosting Tiger Schulmann’s BullyProof, a free bully prevention workshop for children and parents. The event will be held on Feb. 7. This free workshop will focus on teaching…

  • A family fight against sudden cardiac death

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Forty years ago, Diane Raynor’s 10- year-old cousin Kenny died in a pool, in what was assumed to be a drowning accident. At the time, his family could not understand how it happened since Kenny knew how to swim. Now, Raynor, a resident of Upper Freehold Township, thinks the accident…

  • Bomb threats have parent questioning cell phone rule

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer It is bad enough when a school has to be evacuated twice in one week because of bomb threats being made against the building. In those instances, thousands of students and staff members must quickly leave the premises. Freehold Regional High School District Superintendent of Schools James Wasser said what…

  • Gala supports efforts of Catholic Charities

    Catholic Charities, of the Diocese of Trenton, recently celebrated the kickoff of its Monmouth County annual fundraiser, the Ray of Hope Gala, at the Colts Neck home of Valerie and Tom DeFelice. Co-chairing this year’s event are Mary Ellen Burris and Maureen Donnelly, both of Middletown, and Barbara Fleming of Spring Lake is vice chair.…

  • Consultant to examine regional trash pickups

    FREEHOLD — The possibility of sharing trash collection services was the subject of discussion at the Borough Council’s meeting on Jan. 20. The issue was brought up for discussion by Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina. Bellina said Freehold Borough will participate in a study that will seek to determine the cost effectiveness of area towns coming…

  • Colts Neck Community Band will perform at high school

    COLTS NECK — Music lovers from the region are invited to hear the 90 members of the Colts Neck Community Band as they present their seventh season of harmony. The free night of music will begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Colts Neck High School, Route 537 and Five Points Road. The show will…

  • Veteran cop excited to be Marlboro chief

    Bruce E. Hall takes reins; Lombardo, Van Note promoted to captain BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Bruce E. Hall was sworn in as Marlboro’s new chief of police during the Township Council’s Jan. 22 meeting. Hall was promoted to his new position from the rank of captain. Hall’s family members, friends and peers…

  • Sewer rates stay stable for WMUA ratepayers

    MANALAPAN — The Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) has announced the approval of its 2009-10 budget and 0 percent increase of its quarterly rate for the third consecutive year. The 2009-10 budget, which totals $13,401,727, and quarterly rate, remaining at $109 per quarter for a residential unit, was formally adopted at the WMUA’s Jan. 22…

  • Labrador retriever tops list of popular dogs once more

    Is your dog top dog? For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador retriever is the most popular breed of dog in America, according to new statistics released by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Labrador retriever is the most popular dog breed in America. But while more than twice as many Labs were registered last…