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  • Schools step up effort on security measures

    Siege in Russia causes newfound terrorism concern BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer Administrators of the Marlboro K-8 school district are taking additional security precautions after being told by the county prosecutor that schools could be a potential target of terrorists. Superintendent of Schools David Abbott was among a group of top school administrators from throughout…

  • Foes of downzoning criticize master plan

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer BY KATHY BARATTAStaff Writer HOWELL — The third public hearing on the township’s proposed master plan brought more public criticism regarding its downzoning recommendation as a way of curbing residential development. Once the revised master plan is adopted by the Township Council, it will be the guide book for development…

  • Actor-director Christopher Reeve

    SEAN BRADY made one of his final public appearances on Sept. 29 at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood when he delivered the keynote address at Empower New Jersey 2004, “A Night of Motivation and Inspiration.” Reeve, who was paralyzed in 1995, founded an organization to assist people with spinal cord injuries. The well-known “Superman” actor died…

  • 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…