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  • ‘Wife Swap’ will feature area family

    MANALAPAN — The ABC television network has set an air date of Oct. 27 for the segment of its new show “Wife Swap” featuring the Stallone family of Manalapan. “Wife Swap” airs at 10 p.m. Each episode of the show follows two families who exchange their wives/moms for two weeks. During the first week, the…

  • DiBella seeks four-year term as Howell mayor

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The office of mayor is the most important leadership position in the community, according to Republican mayoral candidate Joseph M. DiBella. “I believe I possess the skills and leadership necessary to carry the town forward,” DiBella said. DiBella is running for a four-year term…

  • Program links hospital with med. sci. students

    Joint venture between FRHSD and CentraState reaches full enrollment BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District and CentraState Medical Center medical sciences externship program is filled to capacity this year. The hospital in Freehold Township partners with the district’s medical sciences specialized learning center at Freehold High…

  • 7 indicted on weapons charges in wake of raid

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Indictments have been returned for seven of the 10 individuals who were arrested in July at the Englishtown Auction Sales in connection with the sale of illegal weapons. More than 1,100 illegal weapons were seized by Manalapan police and 10 arrests were made during…

  • Nazi code breakers reunite at Brookdale

    Veterans worked to crack German Enigma machine BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Sixty years later, it remains an enigma. World War II veterans who tapped into the Nazis’ secret code-making system — a machine called the Enigma — reunited at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, on Oct. 5 to discuss…

  • Candidates spar over use of deferred taxes

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — Republican Township Committee candidates Andrew Lucas and Joseph Locricchio are trying to break up the 5-0 majority Democrats presently enjoy on the governing body. Democrats Michelle Roth and Beth Ward are seeking re-election to the committee. On Election Day, Nov. 2, voters will decide…

  • Garvey making bid for Howell mayor’s seat

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — As an independent candidate for mayor, James P. Garvey believes he can make a difference because he is not bound by party directives or past mistakes. Garvey is running for a four-year term as Howell’s mayor against Republican Joseph M. DiBella and Democrat Steve…

  • Final plans being made for installation of Route 9 sewer line

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — A major hurdle in the installation of sewers along Route 9 has been cleared. Township Manager Bruce Davis said a pumping station will be built at the site which once housed the Regency Motel. The property is on the northbound side of Route 9…

  • Dec. 31 kindergarten cutoff to stay in place

    BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — Administrators of Marlboro’s K-8 school district have decided not to change the cutoff date for children entering kindergarten. Superintendent of Schools David Abbott had said he was considering recommending a change in the kindergarten cutoff from Dec. 31 to an earlier date. At present,…