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By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Youngster doing well living with genetic disease HLH By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer MARLBORO — As rare as hemo-phagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is, Shirley Zhang, 6, of Marlboro, who died in January, was not alone in her fate, even in the township. In 2002, the News Transcript profiled the story…

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Winding Woods, a 15-lot residential subdivision off Jackson Mills Road, has been approved by the Planning Board. The 94-acre parcel was purchased by PRC Real Estate Corp. from a number of different owners. According to Guy Leighton, the township’s assistant planner, the tract lies south of the north branch of the Metedeconk…

Manalapan officialscould set aside plotalong Route 522 By dave benjaminStaff Writer Rec center land may be site for new first aid HQ Manalapan officials could set aside plot along Route 522 By dave benjamin Staff Writer A long-awaited decision to approve a new home for the Englishtown-Manalapan First Aid Squad may be at hand. Manalapan…

Hundreds honorMichael E. Curtin By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell soldier buried in solemn military service Hundreds honor Michael E. Curtin By kathy baratta Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT Members of the 104th Light Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard carry the flag-draped casket bearing Army Cpl. Michael E. Curtin from the Church of St. Veronica, Howell, on…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer ‘Arts and Rhythm Roundtable’ coming to Freehold April 24 By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — If you’re looking for a place to showcase your art, music or poetry, your search may be over. The Cornerstone Caffe, at the corner of West Main and South streets, is providing a…

Plan for 285 age-restrictedunits must now getapproval from Marlboro By sue m. morganStaff Writer Birch Hill site approved for adult community Plan for 285 age-restricted units must now get approval from Marlboro By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A developer who wants to construct an upscale age-restricted community on the site of…

Campground owners fear rules may hurt business FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Mike and Nancy Beck, the owners of the Pine Cone Campground, Georgia Road, attended the Township Committee’s workshop meeting last week to explain why a move to amend a local ordinance regulating campground occupancy might hurt their business. The ordinance was introduced last month and…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer GOP hoping to get in race By clare MARie celano Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Local Republicans hope to have candidates for the Borough Council and mayor on the election ballot in November. Although no Republican filed a petition to run for office by the April 7 filing deadline, the borough’s…

June 3 winner will faceincumbent Narozanickin November election By dick metzgarStaff Writer June 3 winner will face incumbent Narozanick in November election By dick metzgar Staff Writer Two Democrats have filed to run in the June 3 primary election to represent their party and seek the one open three-year seat on the Monmouth County Board…