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By jane meggittStaff Writer By jane meggitt Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The sign outside The Book Garden on Route 537 advertises 50,000 books inside the shop, but that may be an understatement. Inside, it’s a bibliophile’s paradise, with books on every conceivable topic, as well as CDs, postcards, sheet music and comics. Whether the…

First ImpressionsMaternity Pavilion By linda denicolaStaff Writer At CentraState, mom, baby get quiet, private postpartum care 20 new rooms comprise First Impressions Maternity Pavilion By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Laboring to deliver a baby and learning to bond with the new addition to the family are now in two separate areas of…

By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Brochure touts effort to buy up open space By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — Farmland, Historic, Open Space Preservation Committee Chairman Stephen Dick has enlisted the aid of his toddler grandson to help slow development in the township. The youngster is featured on the cover of a new brochure that…

By dave benjaminStaff Writer Volunteer team prepares for day disaster strikes By dave benjamin Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Preparing for the day when a disaster could strike the community, the members of a local emergency preparedness committee are making plans for how to respond. The volunteer committee is under the auspices of the township Board…

Friends rally aroundManalapan native whois battling leukemia By linda denicolaStaff Writer Friends rally around Manalapan native who is battling leukemia By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — More than 150 people attended a fund-raising dinner held to raise money to help with the medical bills that are piling up for Holly Diamont Brown, 44,…

Musich, Toto challengejob done by Democratson Manalapan committee By dave benjaminStaff Writer Republicans seeking to gain foothold on governing body Musich, Toto challenge job done by Democrats on Manalapan committee By dave benjamin Staff Writer Anthony Musich MANALAPAN — The two Republicans running for seats on the Township Committee are calling for change and a…

JERRY WOLKOWITZ Freehold Borough police investigate the scene of a one-car accident on Oak Street, Friday night. A borough resident was charged with driving while intoxicated as a result of the mishap. FREEHOLD — A borough resident was charged with driving while intoxicated following a one-car crash at the intersection of Murray and Oak streets…

Oct. 2000 Freehold shooting By dick metzgarStaff Writer By dick metzgar Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Significant jail terms in state prison have been imposed on four men, one the gunman, in connection with a shooting on Throckmorton Street that seriously wounded four borough men two years ago. Thomas "Yummy" Simms, 22, of Asbury Park, was…

By clare MARie celanoStaff Writer By clare MARie celano Staff Writer James Wishbow of Millstone Township has been riding a motorcycle for more than 20 years. Once a year he gets together with his "biker buddies" to ride for more than just fun. They ride their motorcycles to help the Freehold Area Habitat for Humanity…