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  • Practice makes perfect

    SCOTT PILLING staff Certified yoga instructor Barb Brauner helps Matthew Burgio practice the finer points of a yoga position during an after-school enrichment activity at the Applegate School, Freehold Township, on Feb. 2.

  • On Campus

    Dana L. Goldberg, daughter of Michelle and Howard Goldberg of Manalapan, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Maryland, College Park, Md. She is a 2003 graduate of Manalapan High School. Lisa Gingold, daughter of Donna and Lenny Gingold of Manalapan, has been named to the dean’s list…

  • Accident investigation leaves teen facing charges

    Prosecutor: Youth is not responsible for causing crash BY MARK ROSMAN and CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writers BY MARK ROSMANand CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writers A Freehold Township teenager is due in municipal court on Feb. 21 to answer charges of reckless driving, speeding and violating the guidelines of his provisional driver’s license. The charges were…

  • MCAC Juried Art Show winners

    “Big Night Out” by Mark Kolessar of Freehold More than 400 entries from a broad spectrum of local, regional and national artists were received for the 28th Annual Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) Juried Art Show & Sale. Ninety-one works in a variety of mediums including paintings, works on paper, 3-D works, mixed-media and photography,…

  • Freehold Borough native has century of memories

    Dan Trojan worked at rug mill; still enjoys trips to harness track BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Dan Trojan, who recently turned 100, has seen a century of history come and go in Freehold. He worked for the A&M Karagheusian rug mill for 39 years. Photo at top right…

  • Owner of animal supply stores honored at dinner

    Rick Wills A love for horses and a desire to start a business from scratch resulted in a thriving four-store animal supply business for Rick Wills, the owner of Rick’s Saddle Shop, and now have earned him the title of 2006 Horseperson of the Year. Wills was presented with the 2006 Governor’s Trophy at the…

  • First aid squad sees response to urgent call for volunteers

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD – A difficult situation is starting to look up for the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad. The first aid squad, which has been struggling to keep its head above water financially and facing a decline in membership, may be back on track,…

  • ‘Proud to be a Partner’ award winners unveiled

    FREEHOLD – Continuing its tradition of recognizing and honoring those businesses and individuals that make a special difference to the borough of Freehold, the Freehold Center Partner-ship has presented this year’s “Proud to be a Partner” awards. This is the 10th year individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions have been honored by the…

  • Ideas for Manalapan dog park considered

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Manalapan MANALAPAN – Plans for a municipal dog park are moving forward. About 40 residents attended a recent meeting to listen to a presentation about the project and to exchange ideas. Recreation advisory board members Rebecca Ginsberg and Michael Gross chaired the Jan. 31 meeting. Recreation…