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  • History is so interesting these pupils can taste it

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Fifth-grade social studies pupils at the Laura Donovan School, Stonehurst Boulevard, sampled a bit of history during the first of three cultural cuisine celebrations. The celebrations, which occur during the school year, culminate the study of various regions of the world. On Dec.…

  • Life was simpler in days of GI Joe and Batman

    Lori Clinch Are We There Yet? It’s Christmastime. Oh, the unadulterated bliss, with holiday greetings, great happy meetings and “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’’ constantly playing on the radio. By the way, did you ever notice that a man sings that song? Just an observation. The big day is just around the…

  • Yesteryear

    100 years ago The congested condition of our advertising columns last week were doubtless commented upon by many readers of the Freehold Transcript; and doubtless the wise ones profited by reading what the enterprising merchants had to say. We had endeavored to prepare for the holiday business, but the usual rush which comes by this…

  • Freehold Boro brothers are in full holiday mode

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer CLARE MARIE CELANO Michael, Joe and Paul Craig (l-r) are looking forward to spending Christmas in their Freehold Borough home as they mark one year in their new neighborhood. FREEHOLD — It has been a year since the Craig brothers moved into their Crestwood…

  • Reform Democratic Club founded in Marlboro

    Denkensohn, Sukel announce split from party BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer BY MARK ROSMANStaff Writer MARLBORO — Somebody had to make the move, and Barry Denkensohn and Steven Sukel figured that it might as well be them. So Denkensohn, who has served on the Township Council for seven years, and Sukel, a member of the…

  • Photo

    SEAN BRADY Nathan (l) and Ethan Raksok of Marlboro make chocolate houses during “A Very Merry Holiday Celebration” held at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center on Dec. 12.

  • Barham defeats Merla for open freeholder seat

    Harry Larrison resigned his seat after 39 years due to failing health BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — William Barham will replace Harry Larrison Jr. as Monmouth County freeholder. Barham beat out John Merla, mayor of Keyport, 347 to 139, in a special Monmouth County Republican…

  • Grant will aid police dept.

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Police Department has received an $85,000 state grant that will be used to purchase equipment. The grant was received during the Township Committee’s Dec. 15 meeting. “One of our jobs is to bring money into Monmouth County,” said state Assemblyman Michael Panter…

  • Kateri Center will host New Year’s Eve event

    Kateri Environmental Center, Marlboro, will host a special New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31 from 7-8:30 p.m. Residents are invited to ring in the new year with a streamside ritual based on a tradition from Asia. Participants will float their troubles and cares down the Tan Vat Brook in preparation for the coming year.…