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    FARRAH MAFFAI Freehold Borough High School’s Debra Vento clears 5 feet 10 inches to win the state Meet of Champions high jump title. For more, see page 56.

  • Jackson takes reins as chief of fire department

    Staff Writer By Clare Marie Celano Jackson takes reins as chief of fire department FREEHOLD — Mayor Michael Wilson and members of the Borough Council bid farewell to the chief of the Freehold Fire Department, Nolan Higgins, and welcomed newly elected Fire Chief Lawrence J. Jackson in a ceremony at the June 3 council meeting.…

  • Molly Pitcher spring eyed for improvements by club

    Staff Writer By linda denicola Molly Pitcher spring eyed for improvements by club The members of the Molly Pitcher Woman’s Club of Freehold would like to improve the area near the Molly Pitcher spring at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. In order to do that, they need contributions. "We are trying to raise funds…

  • Zoning board approves riding academy at Girl Scout camp

    HOWELL — The zoning board has voted unanimously to grant permission for the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts to construct a riding academy, activity center and two multi-purpose athletic fields on its Camp Sacajawea property on Route 524. According to a press release, these three new facilities will comprise the largest expansion project in the…

  • Heroin overdoses alleged

    Heroin overdoses alleged to be cause of teen deaths Manalapan teen-ager, Middletown teen-ager die 11 days apart By dick metzgar Staff Writer An apparent overdose of a newer, purer and deadlier form of heroin allegedly led to the death of a Manalapan teen-ager on June 2. Monmouth County authorities said Michael Chierchia, 18, was found…

  • Purer form of heroin finds its way to Central Jersey

    Staff Writer By dick metzgar Purer form of heroin finds its way to Central Jersey A new, purer form of heroin that may be much deadlier than the "H" or "horse" form of the drug that was popular years ago has been cheaper and more available in recent years, according to Monmouth County drug abuse…

  • Primary confirms candidates for Manalapan governing body Toto and Musich will face Aaronson, Scherer in November election

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Primary confirms candidates for Manalapan governing body Toto and Musich will face Aaronson, Scherer in November election MANALAPAN — There were no surprises in the June 4 primary election as a tiny turnout of voters confirmed the candidates who will run for Township Commit-tee in November. The three-year seats currently…

  • Planners paint picture of development for pupils Municipal officials discuss rules, regulations that are all part of town’s process

    Staff Writer By dave benjamin Planners paint picture of development for pupils Municipal officials discuss rules, regulations that are all part of town’s process MANALAPAN — Seventh-grade pupils at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School are a little more familiar with the workings of their town following a special presentation by municipal officials and planning professionals.…

  • McGreevey wants package to save $46M State hopes 1,000 workers will retire early by July 1

    Staff Writer By charles w. kim McGreevey wants package to save $46M State hopes 1,000 workers will retire early by July 1 TRENTON — Gov. James McGreevey is hoping that a new state early retirement package will save almost $50 million. McGreevey signed the law which will offer early retirement to about 17,000 state workers…