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Advocates urge New Jersey to fund art therapy program MANALAPAN — The fourth annual talent show sponsored by the Taylor Mills School PTA raised great awareness among parents, students and residents about the benefits of art therapy conducted by 180’s Amanda’s Easel Program. Held on May 9, the Friday evening program opened with remarks by…

By kathy barattaStaff Writer Decision could clear way for tigers’ move By kathy baratta Staff Writer Decision could clear way for tigers’ move By kathy baratta Staff Writer JACKSON — The tigers may be on their way to Texas. In the latest of his decisions regarding the disposition of the so-called "Tiger Lady" case, state…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer Old baseball complex enjoys new life as Community Park By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The new Community Park is completed and ready for borough residents. The park on Otterson Road, which is home to the Freehold Borough Little League, combines the excitement of team sports with the…

Suspects in May 10 chaseremain in county jail asinvestigation continues By linda denicolaStaff Writer Twp. officer recovering Suspects in May 10 chase remain in county jail as investigation continues By linda denicola Staff Writer LINDA DeNICOLA A damaged fence and tree mark the spot in front of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Freehold Borough, where Freehold…

Asher Holmes Schoolthird-graders excitedabout Wee Deliver By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Postal program delivers fun lessons for children Asher Holmes School third-graders excited about Wee Deliver By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer "I do solemnly swear that I take this obligation freely and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which…

By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Green excited to be tapped as president By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer Cynthia Green MARLBORO — Although she has been elected as the new president of the K-8 Board of Education, Cynthia Green remains a strong believer in the function of the board as the aggregate of nine people.…

MEMS eighth-gradershear the message in By dave benjaminStaff Writer MEMS eighth-graders hear the message in ‘Halfway There’ By dave benjamin Staff Writer PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN Holding a hypodermic needle, a mime (Eric Carroll) tries to point Nick (Matthew Cade) in the wrong direction as the cast of the Periwinkle National Theatre performs Halfway There…

By linda denicolaStaff Writer Plan outlines future growth for Freehold Raceway Mall By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The developer of the Freehold Raceway Mall, Route 9, is seeking preliminary approval of buildout plans for 127 acres of the large mall area. The so-called General Development Plan (GDP) is for projects to be…

It is safe to say that no individual is as responsible for putting Freehold Borough on the international map as Bruce Springsteen, who was born and raised in the blue-collar town. JEFF GRANIT Eirik Alver (l), a journalist from Norway, chats with Freehold Borough Councilman Kevin Coyne during a stroll through Vinyard Park on May…