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Marlboro volunteer honored for efforts with local seniors
By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Marlboro volunteer honored for efforts with local seniors By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer Dennis Murphy MARLBORO — Who would have thought that a year of pasta dinners, turkey feasts and trips to Atlantic City could result in a plaque of appreciation from the Township Council? Dennis Murphy, who has…
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Two police officers take oaths with Freehold Borough dept. FREEHOLD — Two new police officers will be manning patrol cars on borough streets by summer’s end. Kevin R. Werner and Eduardo Santana, both of the borough, were sworn in as officers during the Borough Council’s April 7 meeting. According to Police Chief Michael Beierschmitt, the…
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Police to show off new HQ
FREEHOLD — The police department’s new headquarters is up and running — honest. After months of delays, police are finally able to really "hang their hats" in the new headquarters at 40 Jackson St. Certificates hang on newly painted white walls. Photographs sit on desks alongside computer terminals and other police equipment. Dispatchers are manning…
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Family will never forget daughter’s fight for life
Youngster, 6, enduredmany tests, treatments in8-month battle with HLH By jeanette M. engStaff Writer Youngster, 6, endured many tests, treatments in 8-month battle with HLH By jeanette M. eng Staff Writer Shirley Zhang MARLBORO — Shirley Zhang was supposed to become a star in her jazz class. She was supposed to build years of memories…
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Youngster doing well living with genetic disease HLH
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…
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Planning Board OKs 13-home Winding Woods project
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…
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Rec center land may be site for new first aid HQ
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…
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Howell soldier buried in solemn military service
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…
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‘Arts and Rhythm Roundtable’ coming to Freehold April 24
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…
