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‘Visions of Veterans’ reveals impact of war experiences
Exhibit runs through Feb. 15 at Vietnam Era Educational Center BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Sometimes, forgotten stories are finally told through art. And some of those stories are now being told through art created by U.S. veterans in an exhibit that fills the lobby and halls of the Vietnam Era Educational Center at…
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Man charged in home burglary
MANALAPAN — Police have arrested and charged a resident of Wrightstown with burglary, theft and criminal mischief in connection with an incident that occurred in Manalapan on Oct. 29. According to a press release issued by the Manalapan Police Department on Jan. 6, Edward R. Heaton, 21, an unemployed single male, was charged after police…
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Drainage project expected to improve road conditions
FREEHOLD — The residents of Douglas Road will be glad to know that drainage problemswhich have plagued their street for years will soon be repaired. The Borough Council has awarded a contract to Ace Manzo Inc. and D. Manzo and Son Inc., of Aberdeen, in the amount of $149,813 to make repairs to Douglas Road,…
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Business administrator joins Freehold schools
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Patrick DeGeorge FREEHOLD — When Patrick DeGeorge was in high school, he brought home an assignment that involved organizing a large packet of invoices, records and financial journals. He realized then that he had found his niche in life. DeGeorge, who is the Freehold Borough K-8 School District’s new…
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In the Service
Edward M. Bachar, the son of Edward M. Bachar Sr. and Christina L. Bachar of, both of Freehold, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The 32 days of training provide the best possible professional training…
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Mayor sees promise & challenges ahead
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The new year saw Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson tell those who attended the borough’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 4 that it is his “wish and prayer that the inspiration of this time of year can one day soon lead to peace and tranquility among our neighbors,…
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Wachovia bank robbed Jan. 2
MANALAPAN — Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance as they continue to investigate a Manalapan bank robbery. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the FBI and the Manalapan Police Department are asking members of the public to contact them with any information that can lead to the arrest of the individual who walked…
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Family hopes for match in bone marrow drive
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Culmone family is asking their neighbors and fellow residents for some assistance. Tom Culmone has been battling Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) for three years and is now in need of a stem cell transplant. The Marlboro Knights of Columbus have been joined by the Marlboro Improvement and…
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FRANK GALIPO Freehold Township High School band director Edward Gattsek conducts the ninth annual middle school and high school band invitational concert at Freehold Township High School on Jan. 8. For more on this special event, see page 24.
