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  • Woman turns old cell phones into instruments of assistance

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer Woman turns old cell phones into instruments of assistance By linda denicola Staff Writer Doing good within the community is a guiding force in the life of Sheryl Ross. The 37-year-old Marlboro resident and mother of three works part time and volunteers in the community participating in Little League candy sales,…

  • Teen’s death in Millponds pool ruled an accidental drowning

    By mark rosmanStaff Writer Teen’s death in Millponds pool ruled an accidental drowning By mark rosman Staff Writer MARLBORO — A township teenager who was set to begin his junior year at Marlboro High School in September drowned in the pool at the Millponds development swim club on Aug. 5. Varun Bhasin, who turned 16…

  • Battlefield dig reveals artifacts

    Brookdale Community College students and volunteers unearth treasures from the past during an archaeological field school at Monmouth Battlefield, Manalapan. MANALAPAN — Brookdale Com-munity College students and volunteers led by Dr. Barbara Jones unearthed significant finds during their week-long historical archaeological field school at Monmouth Battlefield from July 22-27. The group worked in conjunction with…

  • Essay winners tell stories

    of immigrants Felix Danon of Manalapan was one of the winners of an essay contest sponsored by the Center Players, Freehold, in conjunction with a presentation of The Immigrant. Danon, pictured with his wife, Myra, wrote about his first glimpse of the New York skyline and the hunt for his first job. of immigrants’ U.S.…

  • Food pantries continue to report need in area

    Summer has not broughtlarge drop in residentsseeking assistance By mark rosman & Clare Marie CelanoStaff Writers Food pantries continue to report need in area Summer has not brought large drop in residents seeking assistance By mark rosman & Clare Marie Celano Staff Writers The dramatic up-and-down ride of the stock market that is costing some…

  • Entertainment, activities mark National Night Out

    Freehold Borough eventcalled success by policedepartment organizer By clare Marie celanoStaff Writer Entertainment, activities mark National Night Out Freehold Borough event called success by police department organizer By clare Marie celano Staff Writer BILL MARSH Freehold Borough Patrolman Chris Colaner mans a popular spot — the popcorn machine — during National Night Out festivities on…

  • Owner planning to rebuild damaged Manalapan store

    Rosen Decorators wasdestroyed by water whenpipes in ceiling burst, fell Owner planning to rebuild damaged Manalapan store Rosen Decorators was destroyed by water when pipes in ceiling burst, fell DAVE BENJAMIN Severe water damage to the interior of Rosen Decorators, Route 9, Manalapan, will not prevent business from continuing, according to owner Norm Rosen. MANALAPAN…

  • Donations of school supplies will aid children

    By linda denicolaStaff Writer By linda denicola Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Return-ing to school is a bittersweet time for most children. It’s the end of sleeping late and summer fun, but the beginning of an exciting new year with all of its potential. Part of the excitement revolves around preparation for the school year,…

  • Michael’s Feat event raises hopes and money

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer Michael’s Feat event raises hopes and money By josh davidson Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ Adam Puharic serves cake while his wife, Dana, and daughter, Grace, 9 months, look on during Michael’s Feat, a picnic event held to raise money to assist local families with seriously ill children. The second annual Michael’s…