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  • Tough times hit first aid fundraising

    Squad’s representatives say responses are down; concerned about future BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer All is takes is 6 cents a day. Members of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad say that just pennies a day from each family in Freehold Borough and Freehold Township would cover the annual budget the squad needs…

  • Music club members perform in Italy

    The Northeastern American Art Troupe, an affiliate of the Cecilian Music Club of Freehold, took an unprecedented journey to Rome and Venice July 4-8 to attend the 2008 International Children’s Cultural and Art Festival, sponsored by the Soong Ching Ling Foundation of Italy. The Northeastern American Art Troupe, an affiliate of the Cecilian Music Club…

  • Academy paints picture of law enforcement work

    Program includes drills, police scenarios and physical training BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer After several years of no movement on his idea, Freehold Borough Patrolman Keith Bailey’s plan to offer a youth police academy came to life this summer and 25 young people are glad it did. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Jime Ortiz-Flores,…

  • Indictment alleges business owner defrauded U.S. gov’t.

    AWall Township businessman and two of his companies were indicted on July 16 by a federal grand jury sitting in Trenton on mail fraud and false statement charges for allegedly defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense in connection with approximately $80,000 worth of parts for weapons and combat systems. According to the indictment, Demetrios Tsoutsas,…

  • Insurance company grant provides fire co. equipment

    MANALAPAN — Thanks to the collaboration of a local businessman who lives in Manalapan and the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFI), the Gordons Corner Fire Company will be receiving a grant that will provide for some of the newest and most effective turnout gear a fireman can get. The Gordons Corner Fire Company has its…

  • Large shark is reborn

    Milltown taxidermist restores 73-year-old behemoth for museum BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer David B. Schwendeman works on the eye of a 32-foot whale shark during the restoration process. The specimen was recently unveiled at New York’s Vanderbilt Museum. MILLTOWN — David B. Schwendeman recently found out that size does matter. The third-generation taxidermist restored a…

  • Litigation reported settled

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A lawsuit filed against the Freehold Center Partnership, the Freehold Borough Special Improvement District (SID) and Freehold Borough by two property owners is reported to have been settled. Carl Steinberg, who owns the Carlton Station commercial property at 2 Monmouth Ave., just off Throckmorton Street, and Freehold…

  • Strong rain overwhelms area’s drainage system

    Freehold Borough Council announces plans for repair work BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Rushing water on Douglas Road, Freehold Borough, nearly submerges a car during heavy rain July 27. Borough officials are planning improvements on the street, which is off Broadway near Freehold High School, in an attempt to alleviate the residents’ water woes.…

  • Farmer devoted years to his land, community

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer 84, died on June 23 a piece of living history passed with him. Charles Wikoff However, his family name and more importantly his family’s farming legacy, continues with his son, James, who still works the family farm — the only working farm on Route 9 at any point between Old…