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three N.J. counties By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer ‘Nosotros’ reaches out to Hispanic community 1-year-old newspaper based in Freehold now circulates in VERONICA YANKOWSKI Cecilia Reynolds (l) and Paola Quintero check out the latest edition of Nosotros, the newspaper they publish in Freehold Borough and circulate among the Hispanic population in three central New Jersey…

Husband of late teacher is working with medical school to educate professionals BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Tara Hansen FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Ryan Hansen is working diligently to try to help prevent another child from losing his or her mother just as his son, Brandon Ryan, did 18 months ago. Hansen, of Freehold Township,…

Route 33 By dave benjaminStaff Writer Pedestrian killed on By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A 79-year-old man was struck and killed as he was attempting to cross Route 33 just west of Woodward Road on April 30. According to police, at 11:03 a.m., Russell G. Ragno, a resident at the Pineland Rest Home,…

Val and Winston are two Brittanys who obviously get along well and like spending time together. They love to accompany their family on outings. This photo was taken at Patriots Park in Jackson. Readers may email creative photos to [email protected]. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO BY CHERYL McCLOSKEY/StringFly@GMNews

By Joyce BlayStaff Writer State reps push for special session on property taxes By Joyce Blay Staff Writer State Sen. Robert W. Singer and Assemblymen Joseph R. Malone and Ronald S. Dancer of the 30th Legislative District are backing legislation that calls for a special session of the Legislature this summer to discuss property tax…

Issue concerned Manalapan committeeman’s application for farmland preservation funds BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A state board has dismissed allegations of unethical behavior that were made against Township Committeeman Andrew Lucas earlier this year. The allegations surrounded Lucas’ attempt to place a 96-acre piece of property on Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, into the…

By kathy barattaStaff Writer Council rejects Saker offer to rezone Howell property By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — Following impassioned pleas by members of the public and the presentation of a petition from residents, the Township Council rejected a proposed zoning change for a section of Vanderveer Road. Following questions from residents as to…

April 18 incident outsideManalapan bar leaves1 dead, 1 facing charges By kathy barattaStaff Writer April 18 incident outside Manalapan bar leaves 1 dead, 1 facing charges By kathy baratta Staff Writer Kevin Schellet MANALAPAN — Kevin Schellet’s family and friends say his standard response when asked "How’re you doing?" was a big grin and the…

Jason Ortiz, 12,stars in By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Marlboro youngster enjoys excitement of acting roles Jason Ortiz, 12, stars in ‘Spider-Man’ sequel By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer Jason Ortiz MARLBORO — In 1998, Donna Ortiz came across an ad for a model search competition. Today, her 12-year-old son Jason is enjoying his new…