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  • Library grants awarded to schools in 3 counties

    LAKEWOOD — Two Georgian Court University alumnae were among the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County recipients of 10 grants from OceanFirst Bank. Awarded by the OceanFirst Foundation’s new School Library-Media Center Enhancement Grant program, each grant totaled $25,000. Georgian Court alumnae Rebecca D’Aleo, a media specialist at Cedar Creek Elementary School, Lacey, and Lisa Crate,…

  • Yesteryear

    100 years ago With the protested ballots in 25 voting precincts yet to be passed upon by Justice Hendrickson, C. Asa Francis (Rep.) still has a majority of 42 over Charles E. Close, his Democratic opponent, who is contesting his election to the office of Sheriff of Monmouth County. The recount has been completed by…

  • Couple wants club to unite residents with Dutch roots

    BY SHARON H. LEFF Correspondent BY SHARON H. LEFFCorrespondent Although they have lived in America since 1957, Arnold and MaryAnn van Ruitenbeek have started a Holland-America club in an effort to maintain their Dutch roots. The purpose of the new club is to find other people with similar histories and experiences. “We moved in from…

  • Teenager earns Eagle Scout rank

    Michael Levy, 18, of Manalapan, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Levy, who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 131, Holmdel, was recognized by Scoutmaster John Falco during a ceremony held at the Holmdel Community Center. Eagle Scout Mike Horan spoke on behalf of Levy. Levy became a Scout at the age of…

  • Water tests return to normal

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The drinking water did not pose a health risk last month when it exceeded the maximum allowable level for one particular contaminant, the township’s utilities department said. “The water was always safe,” Superintendent of Utilities Robert J. Koches said. A Jan. 9 letter from the utilities department to residents stated that in…

  • Howell plans to challenge students’ h.s. assignment

    HOWELL — Mayor Joseph M. DiBella is reviewing the community’s options in the wake of a Freehold Regional High School District decision to move Howell students. FRHSD Board of Education members recently decided to alter the school assignments for some students who will be freshmen in September. Key among the board’s decisions was the shift…

  • New SPCA calendar on sale

    Ever since its introduction three years ago, the Monmouth County SPCA’s calendar has been delighting area pet lovers with beautiful photos and heartwarming success stories of shelter alumni. Each year, this fundraiser features pets who have been adopted from the SPCA’s Eatontown shelter. The current crop includes calendar cover girl Saman-tha, who was on the…

  • Broderick faces jail time after guilty plea in U.S. court

    Former Marlboro councilman netted $15,000 in scheme BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — Thomas Broderick, a former public official, pleaded guilty in federal court last week to one count of money laundering. Broderick, 56, served on the Township Council in the 1990s. He is a former assistant supervisor at the…

  • Explorers commended for service

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — The members of Marlboro Police Explorers Post 105, a group of young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who are learning about law enforcement, were honored by their advisers with promotions and awards at the Township Council meeting on Jan. 19. The…