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  • Teenagers recognized for aiding servicemen

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Russ (ret.) recognizes Melissa Krop and Brandon Kaback for their efforts to create Operation Small Packages — a project to send toiletries to American troops overseas. There are some caring and unselfish teenagers who use their energy for good deeds. Just…

  • In Service

    Navy Seaman Kismet C. Brown, daughter of Regina A. and Michael W. Brown, of Freehold, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Her eight-week training program included classroom study and practical instruction in naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. Recruits were…

  • Marlboro’s Kirstin Ruffner

    CHRIS KELLY staff returns a shot during her second singles victory in the Shore Conference Tournament finals in West Long Branch on Oct. 5. Marlboro beat Holmdel, 3-2, to win the team title. For story, see sports.

  • County starts renovations at youth detention center

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Con-struction has started on the renovation and expansion of the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center, Dutch Lane Road. Speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony included Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director Theodore J. Narozanick, Robert Murray, administrator of the Hudson County Juvenile Center and president of the New Jersey Juvenile Detention Association, and Monmouth…

  • Walk at reservoir will boost child advocacy center project

    The Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center and the Monmouth County Juvenile Officers Association will hold a walkathon on Oct. 16 at the Manasquan Reservoir recreation area on Windeler Road in Howell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to a press release, this is part of an ongoing effort to raise money…

  • New Robertsville church rising at historic location

    BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Work continues on the construction of the Robertsville Bible Church on Tennent Road, Marlboro, as (above) Bob Taylor (l) and Bob Nivison carry a piece of metal for the frame of the building. Photo below shows the completed shell of the…

  • Township to open doors to Oakley farm visitors

    Next project for local boosters of preservation is toll house restoration BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The restoration of a tollhouse that was used to grant passage on an improved road in Freehold Township is the next preservation project for local history buffs. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — There is history close at…

  • State, local history will be on display at library

    History buffs are awaiting with great anticipation their annual trip to the Monmouth County Library Headquarters to celebrate Archives and History Day. This year, the event will take place on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The event is an opportunity for both young and…

  • Congregation Sons of Israel youth chapters earn recognition

    MANALAPAN — After a few years’ hiatus, the National Congregation of Synagogue Youth Junior and Senior chapters at Congregation Sons of Israel, Gordons Corner Road, were restarted two years ago. They are part of the Etz Chaim region, which encompasses Monsey, N.Y., New Jersey and Allentown, Pa. Each year, a chapter in the region is…