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  • Arc clients enjoy fishing derby

    Members of the Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold gathered on the cool morning of Sept. 16 at Lake Topanemus, Freehold Township, to host a fishing derby for some special people. Clients of The Arc of Monmouth were invited to enjoy the day. The Arc of Monmouth is a nonprofit organization in Monmouth County providing services…

  • Township native part of delegation

    Auniversity professor with strong ties to Freehold Township was named by President George W. Bush to be a member of a presidential delegation that attended the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, on Oct. 2. Dr. Lynn Fuchs, a professor of special education and human development at Vanderbilt University,…

  • Summer rec head says improvements needed

    Director: Swimming site, air conditioning would boost program BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer Manalapan’s summer recreation program for youngsters is in need of a major overhaul if it is to successfully continue. That was the message contained in a report from summer recreation program coordinator Lawrence Richmond, who is retiring after 35 years of heading…

  • Building to carry name of former police chief

    Howell officials will pay tribute to Harvey F. Morrell Jr. BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Harvey F. Morrell Jr. HOWELL – He has been described as “the pillar on which Howell was built,” “a model public servant” and a “law enforcement legend.” For more than 56 years, Harvey F. Morrell Jr. has been an agent…

  • Arboretum will host concert

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) is inviting everyone to spend Saturday at the municipal complex. Speaking for the MAC, Barbara Miller said the “Arts on the Arboretum” is the council’s first art show and sale in a planned series of events. It will be held on Sept. 29…

  • Motor vehicle incident leads to attempted murder charges

    MARLBORO – Authorities have charged a Hazlet resident with attempted murder after he tried to mow down a pair of police officers who were working a traffic detail on Sept. 14. One officer was injured and is on medical leave. According to information provided by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, David Byrne, 44, of Hazlet,…

  • Commuters report bus line has begun making strides

    Service to downtown Manhattan remains focus for lawmakers BY ERIN O. STATTEL Correspondent Route 9 commuters filed into the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan on Sept. 17 for a second meeting about the performance of Academy Bus Lines. The followup to an August forum was called by state Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer)…

  • Candidates trade shots over political donations

    Marlboro race heats up after council revises pay-to-play ordinance BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – With the Township Council’s adoption last week of an amended pay-to-play ordinance, Republican and Democratic candidates in the upcoming municipal election are firing shots back and forth over money received by the other party. In a press release dated…

  • County agency to receive award

    The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, Chicago, will present the “Community Partnership Award” to the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans’ Internment at the second annual “Dogs for dystonia … a dog walk and so much more.” The awareness and fundraising event will be held at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan, from…