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State Federation stepped in to bring Mabel Smith Douglass By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer Mabel Smith Douglass, 1877-1933 Mabel Smith Douglass (1877-1933) was president of the Woman’s Club in Jersey City when she began lobbying and raising funds to establish a women’s college. So it is not surprising that, as the…

By larry ramerStaff Writer Camp Invention opens minds at local school By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Camp Invention is definitely one program where youngsters have fun and learn at the same time. Last month, Camp Invention was held at the Asher Holmes School and 115 children from the area had the opportunity to…

By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer Ann Quinn, president, and Anne Redlus, third vice president of the N.J. State Federation of Women’s Clubs, show off Ripley, one of the puppies that the Federation supports as part of a statewide project to help the Canine Companions for Independence organization. According to a capsule…

Gordons Corner Roadscene of two mishaps,investigations on Aug. 5 By dave benjaminStaff Writer Gordons Corner Road scene of two mishaps, DAVE BENJAMIN Manalapan police officers Reginald Grant (l) and Frank Krause investigate the scene of a one-vehicle accident on Gordons Corner Road. The Aug. 5 mishap in which a fire hydrant was struck created a…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Police seek assault suspects in separate Freehold incidents By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Police are looking for several suspects who are accused of accosting a pair of borough men on two separate occasions. According to Freehold Borough police Capt. Michael DiAiso, a 25-year-old man was accosted and…

By linda denicolaStaff Writer Town running annual drive to fill backpacks By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Before long, school will be starting. While stores are already stocked up on back to school supplies, many children come from families that can not afford the cost of school supplies and the backpacks that all…

Organization honorsJason David Cayne, whowas killed in 9/11 attack By larry ramerStaff Writer New foundation will offer aid to families struck by tragedy Organization honors Jason David Cayne, who was killed in 9/11 attack By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Township resident Gina Cayne, whose husband was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist…

opens in Freehold Twp. By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The long-awaited Kozloski Road extension between Route 537 and Route 79 opened Monday. The signs are up, traffic lights are working, and a new, long ramp carries vehicles from Route 537 to the new road. Assistant Monmouth County Engineer Joseph Ettore said on…

Andrew Carnegie gave town $11,000 to fund construction of building By dick metzgarStaff Writer Library celebrates century of service to Freehold By dick metzgar Staff Writer PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI The Freehold Public Library, East Main Street, Freehold Borough, was built 100 years ago with a grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The King’s Daughters and philanthropist Andrew…