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Area veteran to be honored
The Jewish War Veterans will hold a testimonial luncheon Sept. 7 to honor Julian "Bud" Batlan of Manalapan, a decorated and combat-wounded veteran of World War II and a third-generation member of the Jewish War Veterans. The event will be held at the Freehold Gardens Hotel, Freehold Township. Batlan will be honored for his patriotic…
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Burglary suspects nabbed at PNC Bank in Marlboro
Third individual remainsat large following Aug. 21 incident at Rt. 9 location By larry ramerStaff Writer Burglary suspects nabbed at PNC Bank in Marlboro Third individual remains at large following Aug. 21 incident at Rt. 9 location By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Two men who allegedly attempted to burglarize a PNC Bank on…
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Englishtown known as a hub of agricultural industry
In earlier times, boroughwas linked to farmingin surrounding towns By dick metzgarStaff Writer In earlier times, borough was linked to farming in surrounding towns By dick metzgar Staff Writer The Village Inn at the corner of Main and Water streets in Englishtown is the borough’s most well-known landmark. It is pictured here prior to its…
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Committee honors baseball champions
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Certif-icates of achievement were handed out to the members of the Freehold Township Little League Junior League baseball team in recognition of the team’s accomplishment in winning the 2003 Junior League State Championship. The certificate congratulates and honors the 13- and 14-year-olds for their exceptional efforts and dedication to community athletics. The…
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Band gearing up for gig at Springsteen concert
By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Band gearing up for gig at Springsteen concert By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Some teenagers spent their summer playing video games, playing sports or vegging out. At least nine area teens spent it making music. Local teens in the band Jade Fire have had a nonstop summer…
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Investigation into accident continues
By larry ramerStaff Writer By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Terrence Holloway, 18, of Sayreville, and Kenneth Smith Jr., 18, of Jackson, were killed at 9 a.m. Aug. 19 in a two-vehicle crash on Route 34 just south of Reids Hill Road. Sgt. Joseph Lenge, the Marlboro Police Department traffic safety supervisor, said Dr.…
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Marlboro hires new company to review laws
By larry ramerStaff Writer Marlboro hires new company to review laws By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Municipal officials have hired a new company to undertake the recodification of the township’s ordinances, after the previous firm hired to do the job allegedly overcharged the township and failed to complete the task in a reasonable…
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Marlboro swim club plans package of improvements
By larry ramerStaff Writer Marlboro swim club plans package of improvements By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council took the initial plunge toward approving $1.75 million in funding for a new swimming pool and other improvements at the Marlboro Swim Club during its Aug. 14 meeting. An ordinance setting forth the improvements…
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Students’ lemonade efforts help to sponsor good cause
By linda denicolaStaff Writer Students’ lemonade efforts help to sponsor good cause By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Sadie Ritchie, who teaches in the Freehold Township School District, was not expecting her daughter’s class to sponsor her in a walk for the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, but that’s exactly what the children did. When…
