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  • Whooping cough case confirmed

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Whooping cough case confirmed BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — School administrators informed parents there was one case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in a township middle school last week. In a letter sent home with students, parents were urged to report cold symptoms that include a persistent cough.…

  • Vandalism of shelter in woods deemed hurtful

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Vandalism of shelter in woods deemed hurtful BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A shelter used by immigrants who live in the woods of Freehold Township near the Freehold Borough border was damaged Jan. 15. Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson referred to the damage as an incident of vandalism. FREEHOLD…

  • Appointment generates

    Planning Board debate BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer MARLBORO — Peter Bellone, appointed by Mayor Robert Kleinberg as an alternate member of the Planning Board, was sworn in to his new position during the board’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 7. Bellone replaces Mona Pruzan, whose term as an alternate member expired…

  • Quick-Chek cuts back on 24-hour operation

    Applicant modifiesplans for storeon Wilson Avenue BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Quick-Chek cuts back on 24-hour operation Applicant modifies plans for store on Wilson Avenue BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer ENGLISHTOWN — Borough residents recently had their first look at an application for a Quick-Chek convenience store and testimony before the Unified Planning/Zoning Board is expected…

  • H.S. administrators start developing ’04-05 budget

    BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer H.S. administrators start developing ’04-05 budget BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer A first look at the budget for the 2004-05 school year has begun in the Freehold Regional High School District. "Despite the potential problems with state aid we will still have a budget and we will still go forward," said…

  • Lymphoma society names new program coordinator

    Mollica is longtime Marlboro resident MARLBORO — The Southern New Jersey/Shore Region Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society recently hired Sally Ann Mollica to manage its Monmouth County office and coordinate activities in the Monmouth and Ocean area. Mollica is a longtime Marlboro resident, a former member of the Township Council and former director…

  • New equipment OK’d for DPW

    BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The public works department will be getting some new equipment. The Township Committee last week awarded contracts for two air compressors, a wheel loader and an asphalt roller. The members of the governing body rejected bids for a dump truck. A contract for…

  • Keyport laborers may find shelter in church

    BY VINCE ECHAVARIAStaff Writer Keyport laborers may find shelter in church BY VINCE ECHAVARIA Staff Writer KEYPORT — A group of 30 to 40 day laborers may have the possibility of relocating to a warmer spot if an agreement is made between the Borough Council and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. The day laborers gather…

  • Iwo Jima veteran dies

    Fred J. Walcsakappears in one of twofamous photographs BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer Iwo Jima veteran dies Fred J. Walcsak appears in one of two famous photographs BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Fred J. Walcsak MANALAPAN — Easy Company 28th Marine Patrol has lost another of its heroes. World War II veteran Fred J. Walcsak, 85,…