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  • Parade, ceremony to honor America’s fallen soldiers

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — As the United States remains engaged in a war against terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as American soldiers continue to place their lives on the line every minute of every day, those who have died in service to the nation will be honored on Monday, Memorial…

  • Manalapan teen charged with robbery

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The owner of a Gordons Corner Road convenience store fought off a young woman who was attempting to rob the business in the early evening hours of May 15. The 18-year-old woman was subsequently arrested by Manalapan police officers who responded to the scene at about 7 p.m.…

  • Yesteryear

    100 years ago It has been suggested in the Freehold Transcript that, if a proper expression of public opinion is made at this time, an extension of the trolley line from Matawan to Freehold may be secured. In other words, it is stated that the manager of the trolley company controlling the line west [may]…

  • Zoners start to review 90 apartments

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer MARLBORO — A proposed age-restricted development has received two variances from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, but still need a third. The Grande at Marlboro, formerly known as Brownstone Commons, is a proposed 90-unit, two-story, age-restricted residential rental complex consisting of 30 one-bedroom units and 60 two-bedroom units. The property…

  • Board gets first look at plans for Village

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Several issues were raised when The Village at Manalapan had its first hearing before the Planning Board on May 12. Manalapan Retail Realty Partners is proposing to build a commercial center at Millhurst Road and Route 33. Planning Board Attorney Rick J. DeNoia Jr.…

  • Spokeswoman resigns post at Sheriff’s Office

    BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Janna Montague, the undersheriff appointed May 2 by Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph Oxley, resigned May 13 amid widespread criticism of her $62,000 starting salary. Montague, of Long Branch, was only on the job two weeks as the undersheriff in charge of public information. In that time, editorials appeared…

  • Congestion, traffic vex residents

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Summer brings many pleasant sights to the borough, such as diners eating in the outdoor cafes on Main Street and people strolling along the streets or riding bicycles through town. Summer also brings an increase in traffic to a town that already deals with the issue every day.…

  • Color guard competition inspires local teenagers

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer DAVE BENJAMIN Amanda Lawson, 18, of Howell High School, and Greg Grobstin, 17, of Marlboro High School, performed with the Emanon WinterGuard at the world championship competition for color guards. Spinning flags, rifles and sabers while incorporating elements of dance and gymnastics takes talent and a lot of practice. For…

  • A nose for history leads to amazing discoveries

    Metal detection efforts reveal coveted inaugural buttons at N.J. sites BY JODI SWAIN Correspondent Ralph Phillips is eager to set eyes on his piece of the treasure on the DVD release of the 2004 movie “National Treasure” this month. Both Phillips, of Whiting, and the film’s Ben Gates (played by Nicolas Cage) possess rare 1789…