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  • Three officers promoted in

    Three officers promoted in police dept. reorganization By larry ramer Staff Writer MARLBORO — Two sergeants became lieutenants and a patrolman was elevated to the rank of sergeant as the Marlboro Police Department announced a series of promotions. The promotions were made due to the retirement of Lt. Timothy Emmons and a decision by Police…

  • Monmouth County fair comes to town

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The summer tradition of fun, Ferris wheels, and food is here! The East Freehold Park Showgrounds, Kozloski Road between Route 537 and Route 33, will host the 2003 Monmouth County Fair from July 23-27. Hours of operation are July 23-24, 5-11 p.m.; July 25, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; July 26, 11…

  • Funding in pipeline for Route 9 improvements

    Bridge replacement onRoute 9 over Route 522now scheduled for 2004 By dick metzgarStaff Writer Bridge replacement on Route 9 over Route 522 now scheduled for 2004 By dick metzgar Staff Writer Millions of dollars are being earmarked over the next three years to improve and make safer a number of hazardous traffic spots along the…

  • Fair offers family entertainment

    Fair offers family entertainment FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The excitement and fun of quality stage entertainment comes to the Monmouth County Fair all five days from July 23-27. The entertainment will include: • July 23 — "Chosen Few" will open the fair’s Main Stage lineup with four-part contemporary harmonies. The group’s true sound of country music…

  • Greater Media ad director wins national honor

    Greater Media ad director wins national honor Sandy Theo Jonathan (Sandy) Theophilakos, advertising director for Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold, has been named Advertising Director of the Year by Suburban Newspapers of America, a nonprofit professional trade association based in Traverse City, Mich. Membership includes approximately 2,000 suburban newspapers throughout the United States and Canada. The…

  • Fire claims caretaker’s life; destroys Elks club

    Investigators search forcause of fatal blaze atWalter J. Conley Lodge By clare marie celanoStaff Writer Fire claims caretaker’s life; destroys Elks club Investigators search for cause of fatal blaze at Walter J. Conley Lodge By clare marie celano Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Firefighters consider their next move as the Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge burns…

  • Proposed law would ban smoking in restaurants

    Senate bill awaitscommittee hearingCorrespondent By adam riback Senate bill awaits committee hearing Correspondent Sen. Gerald Cardinale A bill proposed in the state Senate could affect every restaurant and bar in New Jersey. On Feb. 27, Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) and Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen) proposed a bill (S-2339) that would prohibit smoking in all…

  • School construction projects proceed in Freehold Township

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer School construction projects proceed in Freehold Township By linda denicola Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT Construction workers lift a steel beam into place as they build the new West Freehold School, off Route 537 near Wemrock Road, Freehold Township. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Now that school is out for the summer, construction projects…

  • For a price, change may allow old trees to be cut

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — In order to give two property owners relief from the township’s stringent heritage tree ordinance, the Township Committee worked out a financial arrangement that municipal officials said will benefit all concerned. The property owners will get to remove trees that stand in the…