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  • Historical questions lead writer down Christ’s path

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer Historical questions lead writer down Christ’s path By linda denicola Staff Writer James Campion In his nonfiction book Trailing Jesus, author James Campion writes about his trip to Israel where he endeavored to "unravel the mystery of faith lost in the fog of history." Subtitled "A Holy Land Journal," Campion’s ambitious…

  • Tiles tell tale of art, culture

    Educational foundationgrant supports projectat intermediate school By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Educational foundation grant supports project at intermediate school By clare MARie celano Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT Freehold Intermediate School pupils painted three-dimensional images of famous paintings on raw tile and pieced them together to create a mural for the lobby of the Freehold Borough…

  • New Marlboro schools policy targets bullying, harassment

    By larry RamerStaff Writer By larry Ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Sparked by a state law which mandates that school districts develop anti-bullying policies, the Board of Education adopted a new conduct/discipline policy at its meeting July 15. Gov. James E. McGreevey signed legislation on Sept. 6 that requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting…

  • Student named winner of humanitarian award

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer Freehold Township resident Joseph Pepe (c) accepts a proclamation recognizing his humanitarian work from Freehold Township Deputy Mayor Anthony Ammiano (l) and the Rev. Jeff Philhower, chairman of the Freehold Township Human Relations Council. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An appreciation and respect for diversity are something that…

  • Marlboro Work Out World expected to open in 2013

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Residents will have the chance to burn off excess pounds when a new fitness facility opens in Marlboro. The Planning Board granted a waiver of site plan to the owners of Work Out World at the Sept. 5 meeting. Representatives of the company plan to open a two-story,…

  • Children’s day to be held at fair

    Children’s day to be held at fair FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Children (and their parents) seeking a day full of in­expensive, summertime fun are invited to Children’s Day on July 25 at the Monmouth County Fair. Everyone 17 and under enters free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Children’s Day, anyone can buy a $13…

  • Soldier serves his country as vocalist with Army band

    Soldier serves his country as vocalist with Army band Robert M. Petillo As the crowd pours through security barriers and makes its way to its objective between the White House and the Washington Monument, the soldier, adrenaline pumping through his veins, prepares to defend his country. But, for the son of a Freehold woman, it’s…

  • Manalapan officials OK change to local affordable housing plan

    By dave benjaminStaff Writer Manalapan officials OK change to local affordable housing plan By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — An amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan is expected to be sent to the state Council On Affordable Housing (COAH). In a presentation before the Township Committee, Richard Cramer, the township’s planner, asked officials…

  • Applicant seeks approval for 12 homes in Freehold

    By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Orchard Street will see the construction of a 12-home subdivision if the proposed project wins Planning Board approval on July 26. Applicant Gregory Hauke wants to build the 12 single-family homes on a 14-lot, 3.1-acre parcel. The applicant’s initial appearance before the…