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  • First aid squad seeks cadets

    MARLBORO – The Morganville First Aid Squad cadet division is looking for energetic and committed individuals to volunteer their time. According to Margot Lazow, 17, the administrative lieutenant of the cadet division, volunteering as a cadet with the first aid squad enables teenagers to meet new and interesting people, exposes them to possible medical and…

  • State Web site to offer Rx cost comparisons

    Start-up cost of project estimated at $322,000 BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer New Jersey residents will be able to shop for medicine smarter by using a new state Internet Web site. Appearing in East Brunswick on Aug. 21, Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill into law that created the Web site,…

  • Recovery from spinal injury is a long road

    Richard Travia has good attitude and family support BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Richard Travia When Richard Travia hit the beach one night last summer he found himself face to face with a year he never could have imagined. On Aug. 13, 2005, Travia, 25, of Freehold, headed down the shore…

  • Area surgeon to oversee equine hospital in N.Y.

    BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer A local but nationally recognized equine veterinary surgeon will take her services to a $7 million facility in Elmont, N.Y., next year. Dr. Patricia Hogan, who has worked at the New Jersey Equine Clinic (NJEC) in the Clarksburg section of Millstone Township for 11 years, will…

  • Firemen’s assoc. honors Narozanick’s dedication

    Ted Narozanick FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Firemen’s Relief Association has honored county Freeholder Theodore J. Narozanick, of Freehold Borough, noting his “outstanding service, commitment and dedication” for the many years of support he has provided to firefighters throughout Monmouth County. At the association’s 2006 caucus meeting held Aug. 21 at the Long Branch Middle…

  • In the Service

    Army Pvt. Joel Quiles, brother of Danny Telleria of Howell, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. The nine-week program involved studying the Army mission, history, tradition and core values; maintaining physical fitness; and receiving instruction in as well as practicing basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training,…

  • Criminal check proposed for aid squad volunteers

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – Individuals who volunteer with a first aid squad may eventually be subject to a background check. The Township Council introduced an ordinance at its meeting on Sept. 7 that would, if adopted, require the members of volunteer first aid squads to undergo a criminal…

  • Colonial dinner to be served

    On Saturday evening Oct. 7, the Monmouth County Historical Association will host a Colonial Harvest Dinner, a special benefit at one of its historic sites, the Covenhoven House, 150 W. Main St., Freehold, from 6-10 p.m. An elegant dinner featuring colonial fare will be prepared by the Metropolitan Cafe and guests will enjoy tavern music…

  • Dogs, owners to share in fun at special event in Marlboro

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO – It will be a dog day afternoon. Dog-Ease Day Care Center and Kennels is inviting all Monmouth County residents to participate in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) fourth annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day. The event will be help at Dog-Ease Day Care, 234 Boundary…