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  • Accident knocks out power

    BY ADAM RIBACK Correspondent BY ADAM RIBACKCorrespondent JEFF GRANIT staff A downed utility pole on Andorra Terrace, Freehold Township, brought a quick response on the morning of July 20. Police and fire personnel, as well as repair and cleanup crews, were on site shortly after a moving van hit low-hanging telephone wires and pulled down…

  • Children, adults share good times, friendship

    Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks adult volunteers for long list of children BY ADAM RIBACK Correspondent BY ADAM RIBACKCorrespondent Big Brothers Big Sisters has been creating lifetime friendships for almost 30 years in Monmouth County. The community service program is a chapter of a national organization that has been aiding young people for 100 years.…

  • South River woman faces assault charge

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — Police officers responded to a July 19 report of a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old woman. According to Sgt. Richard Settele, Iryna Matviyishyn, of South River, Middlesex County, was driving a minivan southbound on Main Street…

  • Towns make no decision on shared-services issue

    Englishtown mayor asks Manalapan what comes next BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Thomas Reynolds Municipal officials from Manalapan and Eng-lishtown have made no decision on whether to proceed with a feasibility study that would examine the possibility of the two towns sharing services. The topic has been discussed separately by the…

  • Local residents chosen for state posts

    Several direct appointments were submitted recently by acting Gov. Richard J. Codey to the Secretary of State. Among the appointees are Freehold residents Robert B. Sensale and Darryl Banks, who have been nominated for reappointment to the state Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Rehabilitation; Robert L. Simmons, of Wall Township, Motor Vehicles Affordability…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Joshua Wein, 8, of Marlboro, wages war against a water tower while he stays cool in a pool at the Marlboro Aquatic Center on July 23.

  • CPR adds life to parties

    BY FRAIDY REISS Correspondent BY FRAIDY REISSCorrespondent Karen Haggerty is literally the life of the party.Haggerty was the center of attention at half a dozen parties this year in Monmouth and Ocean counties — as she trained the partygoers in lifesaving techniques. The events were CPR parties, a new concept from the American Red Cross…

  • Houses of worship code due for Aug. 11 hearing

    Minimum lot size of 3.5 acres will now be required BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Marlboro The Marlboro Township Council has amended an ordinance that raised debate between representatives from local houses of worship and property owners. The ordinance, which is scheduled for a public hearing and possible adoption on Aug.…

  • Need for blood is urgent

    If you are healthy, over the age of 17, and weigh at least 110 pounds, the Red Cross needs you. The American Red Cross has issued an urgent national appeal for blood donations. Some areas of the country have fallen below a one-day supply and many areas are on local emergency appeals. Shortages are common…