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Woman faces DWI charge in wake of fatal accident
Man, 20, and woman, 31, die in separate crashes on Freehold Twp. roads BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old woman from Jackson has been charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a township resident. According to the Monmouth…
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Artist seeks New Jersey photos for inspiration
Actor/artist Dwayne Hickman, known to millions of Baby Boomers as the star of the classic television series “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” will bring his one-man art show exhibiting his oils on canvas and limited edition canvas prints to Freehold Township — presented by gallery owners, Forrest and Lois Michals. Hickman will appear in…
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Engineer makes initial report on Rt. 33 access
Plan for The Village expected to be topic of discussion March 23 BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The question of whether to permit access from Route 33 into The Village at Manalapan commercial, entertainment, residential project is expected to be discussed at the Township Committee’s March 23 meeting. The…
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County dept. reports solid economic growth
Monmouth County again was among the nation’s leaders in job growth and nonresidential development, according to the Monmouth County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The county’s nonresidential construction totaled $34,311,681 in the fourth quarter of 2004, marking the 12th straight quarter of $30 million-plus growth. That makes Monmouth County one of the fastest-growing and…
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School murals supported by arts grant and area business
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The walls at the Barkalow Middle School are now singing with the vibrant colors of artistic expression. In the midst of its mural project, the school has painted two colorful and symbolic new murals and is in the process of creating a third. Overseeing the project is art teacher Arlene Smelson, whose…
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Week features reading activities
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In recognition of Read Across America Week, students in the Freehold Township schools participated in several activities. Throughout the week, students exchanged books, older students read to their “buddies” in the younger grades, and parents and community leaders came in to read to students. On Dr. Seuss Day, March 2, students wore…
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Ragtime composer pays a visit to Pine Brook
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — A piece of black history — the style of music known as ragtime — was recently featured at the Pine Brook School. Performer David Kobray told students the story of Scott Joplin, an early 20th century musician and composer who created and popularized ragtime…
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Physics comes to life at hands of Dr. Quark
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Students at the Laura Donovan School received an energetic lesson in science on Feb. 17. Physicist Ted Lawrence, aka Dr. Quinton Quark, presented a “Slapstick Science” assembly at the school where he demonstrated several concepts in physics including friction, kinetic energy and potential energy. With Dr. Quark’s help, students were active participants…
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Speech, music, dance celebrate black history
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO Minister Calvin Berry of the New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, Freehold Borough, performs “Amazing Grace” during a Black History Month celebration at Barnes & Noble, Freehold Township. The Barnes & Noble bookstore in Freehold Township, typically a quiet place that allows…
