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  • Bone marrow match sought for local boy

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – One Marlboro family is hoping for a miracle and the community is pulling together to try to make it happen. Marc Weinstein, 9, was born with the rare blood disorder HLH (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis), which is caused by an excess of white blood cells called histiocytes, according to the…

  • Book compiles articles that promote good health

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Keeping up with advice from experts on self-improvement and finding ways to improve one’s health became easier because of the efforts of two Marlboro residents. David Riklan and Dr. Joseph Cilea created a compendium of articles by health experts in a book titled “101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health.” “Each…

  • Bus driver facing charges of harassing h.s. student

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A recent incident that resulted in the arrest of an 18-yearold township resident who was charged with assaulting a school bus driver has taken an unexpected turn with the bus driver himself now facing charges relating to the matter. According to police, Gilbert H. Horowitz, 67, of the…

  • Bears carry a message of comfort

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Fourthgraders at the Marshall W. Errickson School, Elton-Adelphia Road, demonstrated their compassion as well as their creative skills by making teddy bears for children who were victims of the recent fires in California. According to a press release from the Freehold Township School District, students in Stephanie Goad’s class completed the philanthropic…

  • Medical offices up for approval

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – A new medical office building may be coming to Route 537. Following testimony at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Planning Board, the board members directed their attorney to draw up a resolution of approval for a plan submitted by Raintree Towne Center Associates, L.P., according to…

  • Chamber to host firm’s founder

    TerraCycle Inc. founder and CEO Tom Szaky will be the featured speaker at the next monthly general meeting of theWesternMonmouth Chamber of Commerce. The event, which also includes a luncheon and networking opportunities, will be held at the Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan, on Feb. 13 beginning at 11:30 a.m. TerraCycle is a Trenton-based company…

  • BREAKING NEWS – Police officer reassigned in wake of allegations

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO and MARK ROSMAN Staff Writers BREAKING NEWS Police officer reassigned in wake of allegations BY CLARE MARIE CELANO and MARK ROSMAN Staff Writers FREEHOLD BOROUGH — A Freehold Borough police officer who is alleged to have been involved in a Jan. 29 altercation with a teenage boy has had his duties…

  • School brings back the ’50s with production of ‘Grease’

    CHRIS KELLY staff Before they performed in front of sold-out crowds on Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, the Marlboro Middle School cast members of “Grease,” including Sarah Bentivenga and John Yazzo (above), rehearsed all of the songs and dance steps from the popular musical. For more, see page 61. MARLBORO- The stage at…

  • Panel to offer recommendations on school times

    Feb. 7 meeting will reveal plans for building schedules in Freehold Township BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Acommittee that has been reviewing possible changes in Freehold Township school times is ready to present its findings to the public. Dawn Gravatt, the public information officer for the Freehold Township K-8 School District, said a meeting has…