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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Two people were arrested shortly after midnight Oct. 10 and charged with setting fire to a car in the area of Yorke Drive. They were charged with arson and attempted arson after it was allegedly discovered that they had attempted to set fire to three or four other cars in the area.…

By kathy barattaStaff Writer Husband of ‘Tiger Lady’ recovering after attack By kathy baratta Staff Writer JACKSON — Jan Marasek, the husband of the so-called "Tiger Lady," is recuperating from injuries to his head and arm that he sustained when he was mauled last week by one of 24 tigers kept at the couple’s Jackson…

Freehold womanputs efforts behindhelping 14-month-old By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Stampers will raise funds for baby’s medical needs Freehold woman puts efforts behind helping 14-month-old By sandi carpello Staff Writer At 14 months, Steven Gerard Pepi has never sat up in his crib, has yet to breathe without the aid of a respirator, and may never…

Caring organizationmarks 30 years inFreehold community BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer Birthright provides support for women who chose life Caring organization marks 30 years in Freehold community BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Eileen Cassidy FREEHOLD – Life is all about the choices people make. Choosing to have a baby is a responsibility that brings…

By maura dowginStaff Writer Local teacher set to oversee municipal elections in Kosovo By maura dowgin Staff Writer Jill Cerqueira is not only a history teacher in Holmdel, she is also making history in Kosovo. Cerqueira, a resident of Marlboro, will be an International Polling Station supervisor for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in…

Worthwhile program needs Manalapan home A request put forth by representatives of the Manal-apan Police Department’s new Police Athletic League (PAL) deserves serious consideration by the Township Committee. The PAL representatives are asking municipal officials for help in securing a home for the program. They have identified the former Manalapan teen center on Route 33…

By kathy barattaStaff Writer Howell council asks DEP to review Fountains site By kathy baratta Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has passed two resolutions affecting The Fountains, a residential development application currently before the Planning Board. Applicant MGD Holdings How, LLC, of Westfield, has applied for permission to build an approximate 300-unit apartment…

Officials believe movewill enhance college By joyce blayStaff Writer Officials believe move will enhance college’s academics, diversity By joyce blay Staff Writer PHOTOS Courtesy of Georgian Court College A women’s college by day, with coed classes at night, Georgian Court College, Lakewood, is looking to expand its offerings in its quest to become a university.…

By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Activists heartened by news of cleanup funds By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — Local environmentalists are claiming victory with the announcement that money will once again be allocated toward cleanup efforts at the Burnt Fly Bog Superfund site, Texas and Spring Valley roads. The approximately 1,700-acre tract has been contaminated…