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  • Seminar set for new buyers of race horses

    The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey will host a new owners seminar on April 21, at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, Freehold, for anyone considering the first-time purchase of a race horse. Topics will include the costs, risks and rewards of harness racing as well as how to select a trainer and a…

  • Girl Scout realignment continues in 2 counties

    The national realignment of Girl Scout councils across the country continues with Girl Scouts of Ocean County and Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts among those leading the way; setting an example for others who will soon begin the process as well. In January, delegates from the Monmouth and Ocean councils unanimously approved a resolution to…

  • FRHSD given state grant to start autistic program

    The Freehold Regional High School District has received a grant for $262,613 to create an educational program for children with autism. According to state Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy, the FRHSD is one of 55 school districts in New Jersey that will receive a share of $15 million in state grant funds to establish, expand…

  • Corzine says state ready to back fort reuse panel

    Cites jobs, retraining & affordable housing as priorities BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Jon Corzine What was billed as an open public forum with Gov. Jon S. Corzine by Brookdale Community Col-lege March 14 turned into a Who’s Who of state and local government, an address by the governor and a…

  • Justice provides insight into legal system

    Former asst. prosecutor Barry Albin serves on state Supreme Court BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff State Supreme Court Justice Barry Albin recommended a career in law to students who are interested in making a difference and championing worthy causes. He spoke recently at Colts Neck High School. State…

  • Seniors’ lives top priority for Marlboro committee

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – Turning 60 years old does not mean you have to miss out on the fun things in life. Marlboro offers senior citizens many activities and services that make getting older a little bit easier. One group that provides senior citizens with assistance and information…

  • Hornik, LaRocca, Marder seek mayor, council posts

    MARLBORO – The first candidates to announce their intention to run for the offices of mayor and Township Council this year have come forward. The Marlboro Reform Democratic Club announced this week that Jonathan Hornik, 37, will run for a four-year term as mayor and that Frank LaRocca, 43, and Randi Marder, 36, will run…

  • Partnership pushes plan to beautify pocket parks

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – Area landscapers and business owners are helping to spruce up the pocket parks, walkways and perimeter properties around Freehold Borough. The program to beautify the borough’s tiny, yet very visible pocket parks was launched in 2005. The Adopt-A-Park program sponsored by the…

  • BCC to host film series

    The International Center at Brookdale Community College will host an East Asian Film Series. Screenings are free and will be held Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the MAN building, room 105, at the Lincroft main campus. Parking is most convenient in lots 6, 7 and 1. The schedule is: + April 3 –…