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  • On Campus

    Michelle Goulden of Cliffwood, formerly of Manalapan, has earned a bachelor of arts degree in mathematical sciences, summa cum laude, from Kean University, Union, and was inducted into the university’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She also earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from William Paterson University of New Jersey,…

  • Pupils show compassion for victims of tsunami

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Borough students are concerned about a lot of things. One of their biggest concerns right now is the fate of the survivors of the tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia. Freehold Intermediate School pupils Laura Coyne and Molly Picard know how sad they…

  • Photo

    SEAN DWYER The Flaming Turkeys of Troop 411, Freehold, pull their Klondike Derby sled up the hill before the start of the Feb. 12 event at Quail Hill Scout Reservation, Manalapan. The Klondike Derby showcases the Scouts’ outdoor skills.

  • Cancer relays seek volunteers

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Freehold will host a kickoff rally on Feb. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at Freehold Township High School, Elton-Adelphia Road, to share with local residents the importance of Relay for Life in saving lives from cancer. Relay for Life is an overnight American Cancer Society…

  • New book tells story of Howell’s brave son

    Cpl. Michael Curtin was inspiration to his platoon in Iraq BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer Cpl. Michael Curtin of Howell, the first soldier from New Jersey to be killed in Iraq, is featured in Amy Dimond’s book, “My Country to Defend.” HOWELL — For the family of Michael Curtin, the death…

  • Pine Brook production filled with excitement

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Pine Brook School pupils have done it again, performing in song and dance before parents, staff members and their fellow students. More than 180 fourth, fifth and sixth grade pupils under the directorship of Colleen Marcello took part in the recent choir winter concert.…

  • Residents may add extra week to summer program

    BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer MARLBORO — Summer camp can last one more week for township children this year. At its meeting on Feb. 3, the Township Council approved a resolution to add an optional seventh week to the summer camp program. The cost for the seventh week — which will…

  • Teacher loves to showcase students’ creative projects

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Art teacher Elaine Smith (r) and her student, Karen Preston of Freehold Township, hold Preston’s “Best in Show” painting, “Morning Mooring.” FREEHOLD — The month of January traditionally brings cold days and long winter nights, but for Elaine Smith’s art students, January also brings…

  • Quick trip turns into a $257 shopping spree

    Lori C linch Are We There Yet? If I hadn’t needed both groceries and toiletries at the same time, I would never have ended up in a super center in the first place. That’s for stinking sure. But we all know what happens when the milk runs dry and the kids are forced to use…