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  • Athletes’ grades expected to be topic of discussion

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The issue of student-athletes’ grades is expected to be discussed at the next meeting of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at Freehold Township High School, Elton-Adelphia Road. “We’ve taken some movement with watching…

  • Police investigate thefts at restaurant, apartments

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Several borough residents and one business owner were the victims of thefts totaling more than $4,000 in cash between Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. According to Freehold Borough police Lt. Mitchell Roth, in what he described as a “flim-flam scam,” an unidentified…

  • Teen working toward return to school, team

    Marlboro student was struck by van; now in rehabilitation BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer Marlboro studentwas struck by van;now in rehabilitationBY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — Marlboro High School senior Matt Peltz, who was struck by a van in January as he walked across an intersection, is feeling well. “I’m feeling very good and working…

  • Rabbi, cantor ready to serve synagogue

    Jewish center welcomes new executive director in season of change BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer Jewish center welcomesnew executive directorin season of changeBY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Cantor Avima Darnov (l) and Rabbi Peter Light have joined the Marlboro Jewish Center, Congregation Ohev Shalom, and are preparing to celebrate the High Holy Days.…

  • Employees agree to deal with higher health costs

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer FREEHOLD — Living in a free society gives citizens many rights, including the right to speak up when they believe that they are being treated unfairly. Unfortunately, the freedom of speech does not guarantee that the outcome of a citizen’s actions will always end…

  • Friends rally to support paralyzed accident victim

    BY DICK METZGAR Staff Writer BY DICK METZGARStaff Writer JACKSON — Many old friends remain just that — old friends — often through thick and thin. Tommy McKenna, Charles F. Wetherell and Ray Durao grew up together in Jackson, attended Jackson Memorial High School together and still live in the township. They have remained close…

  • Bike-a-thon to take riders along scenic routes

    A charity bicycle ride will take riders through scenic Monmouth County via six different routes ranging from 7 to 61 miles. The International Rett Syndrome Association will host the bike-a-thon, as well as a walk and a stroll for those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground. The “Ride, Walk and Stroll for…

  • Memoria Project to hold simple Sept. 11 service

    The Memoria Project plans to hold an informal gathering at the site of the project’s centerpiece statues at Veterans Memorial Park in Highlands. The event will take place on Sept. 11 from 5-8 p.m. The Memoria Project has held gatherings at the memorial site for the past two years in honor of all the victims…

  • Town offers Jazzercise, yoga, stories

    MANALAPAN — Manalapan Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for its Jazzercise, yoga and fall Pee-Wee programs. The Jazzercise program is open to adults age 18 and older. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Clark Mills School cafetorium, Gordons Corner Road. Classes are also offered on Saturdays at 8:30…