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  • Refunds due for lack of pool use

    By larry ramerStaff Writer By larry ramer Staff Writer The parents of children who are attending Marlboro’s summer recreation program will receive a refund because a new pool that was scheduled to be ready this summer has not opened, said Stephen Dick, chairman of the town’s Recreation and Parks Commission. Parents were notified last week…

  • Borough resident robbed of $500

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — An evening that appeared to bring with it dreams of a windfall reward ended up with a South Street resident losing $500 at gunpoint. According to Freehold Borough police Lt. Phil Ecks, the robbery occurred on July 29 at 6:17 p.m. in…

  • German immigrant finds U.S. the bee’s knees

    German immigrant finds U.S. the bee’s knees FARRAH MAFFAI Gary Behnke pumps smoke over the comb honeybees constructed inside a frame at Gee Bee Apiaries, Jackson. The smoke keeps the bees calm and prevents them from stinging the beekeeper. In the Lilliputian world of the honeybee, family is everything. It is a life lesson that…

  • Police deem seat belt campaign successful

    Monmouth, Ocean copswrote thousands of tickets during two-week programCorrespondent By adam riback Police deem seat belt campaign successful Monmouth, Ocean cops wrote thousands of tickets during two-week program Correspondent Citizens in Monmouth and Ocean counties better feel the smooth leather of a seat belt across their lap when they are in a car or they…

  • Benefit blues show to make debut at Freehold VFW hall

    Freehold nativeTom Cucchiaraorganizing festival By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Benefit blues show to make debut at Freehold VFW hall Freehold native Tom Cucchiara organizing festival By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — If you’re looking for a change from rock and roll, if you’re tired of turning down the volume on your teenager’s hip-hop,…

  • Science students’ focus is on world around them

    Effects of pollutionare topic of discussionat Donovan school By linda denicolaStaff Writer Effects of pollution are topic of discussion at Donovan school By linda denicola Staff Writer PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT Jessica Johnson, Department of Environmental Protection watershed ambassador, demonstrates how the EnviroScope works as part of an environmental project conducted at the Laura Donovan School, Freehold…

  • Bullying, school violence focus of updated policies

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Bullying, school violence focus of updated policies By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Policies are being revised and updated at borough schools in order to comply with new state regulations. On July 21, Board of Education members unanimously approved a resolution that will address new policies regarding conduct/discipline;…

  • Congregation to host open house

    Congregation to host open house The doors of Congregation Kol Am will swing wide open this month to encourage the community to discover the sense of belonging the congregation projects. On Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, Congregation Kol Am will hold an open house at the historic Court Street School in Freehold Borough. Those in…

  • Benefit at Cabin will feature music, comedy performances

    Benefit at Cabin will feature music, comedy performances MANALAPAN — Music and comedy will be on the bill for a benefit show to be held at the Cabin, Route 33, Howell, on Aug. 17. The event will be the second annual benefit sponsored by the Manalapan Police Department’s crisis intervention team. Formed nearly eight years…