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Hands-on work proves successful for teacher
MONROE — Although Stephen Feldman of Manalapan has been teaching fifth-graders about agriculture for many years, he recently taught himself a lesson in patiently reaping what you sow. Feldman received an honorable mention award, the seeds of which were planted nearly 30 years ago, from the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) President’s Environmental Youth Award…
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Next time, cross at the light
CHRIS KELLY staff A gambling turtle takes a chance crossing Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, on June 4 and brings traffic to a halt as he makes his way to the other side of the road for reasons known only to himself.
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Manalapan reviewing senior citizen trip rules
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Changes will be made in the way bus trip tickets are sold to seniors. When Joan and Jerome Holzberg wanted to go on a bus trip for seniors, they found that seats were not available. In a letter to the township, the Holzbergs said…
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Hard-rocking Stigmatic loves playing live shows
BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer The members of the hard rock band Stigmatic believe that playing live shows and expressing themselves through music is what being in a band is all about. Stigmatic is Tim Roche, of Brick, Dave Eric, of Red Bank, Jake Metz, of Bradley Beach, and Tony Nistico,…
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‘Knight’ makes the day for his special lady
JEFF GRANIT staff Led by horse trainer Melissa Johnson, Tim Moore arrives on Main Street, Freehold Borough, dressed as a knight in shining armor to propose to his girlfriend, Tricia Michalski. Horseman rides down Main Street; stops to make proposal BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer News flash, ladies: Romance is definitely not dead —…
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Cancer survivor anxious to move on with her life
Freehold woman making plans for wedding after completing treatment BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Heather Guarino believes in miracles. She said she has already experienced a few of her own. The 21-year-old borough resident was diagnosed with fourth-stage lymphoma in November. After six months of chemotherapy, Guarino…
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Jewell excited to become FHS principal
Former FRHSD employee will return on July 1 to Freehold Borough school BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Linda Jewell is coming home. Jewell, a graduate of Freehold High School, Freehold Borough, will become principal of the building on Broadway on July 1. When she graduated from the high school in 1968,…
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Estimates reveal county population tops 645,000
FREEHOLD — New population estimates show that 645,349 people now live in Monmouth County, an increase of 30,048 residents, or 4.9 percent, since the 2000 U.S. Census, according to a press release from the county. “This underscores what we have all known for years, that Monmouth County — with its pristine beaches, county parks, library…
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Police officers, civilians honored by Freehold Twp.
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Police officers and civilians were honored for meritorious service provided to the community when the Township Committee held its annual police awards ceremony on May 24. Before a packed municipal meeting room filled with family members and fellow officers, some of the Freehold…
