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By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Township Council has reached an agreement with the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for improvements at two intersections on Route 79. Route 79 is a state highway that runs through Marlboro. At the Sept. 10 council meeting, Mayor Jonathan Hornik announced that improvements will be made at…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Jackson Memorial marching band performs during halftime of the game against Lacey Township held at Jackson Memorial High School on Sept. 18. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With the crowd settled in and the Monroe Township High School football team set to begin its 2015 season, the Falcons marching band…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Freehold Borough officials are considering the use of body-worn cameras by police officers and have taken the first steps in that direction. “We will study the implications of using body cameras. A lot of departments are using them, so we decided to put this in our orbit,” Borough Administrator Joseph…

Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit titled Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey. The exhibition features 45 iconic images of the musician, such as this one taken by Pamela Springsteen. PAMELA SPRINGSTEEN Monmouth University’s Center for the Arts, West Long Branch, has opened a new gallery exhibit…

By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — An ordinance that deals with the proposed Manalapan Crossing project may be introduced by the Township Committee on Sept. 30. Although officials initially indicated the ordinance could be introduced on Sept. 9, the item did not appear on the committee’s agenda that evening. However, residents showed up to…

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, is hosting “Jewish Journeys,” an exhibit of photographs exploring the rich beauty of Jewish locales and objects from around the world. The goal of the exhibit is to display a varied collection of quality photographs which have a connection to Jewish content or theme and that…

MANALAPAN — Professional athletes, businesses, media, dignitaries, fire/police personnel and an entire community united with JAR of Hope on Aug. 23 for “Strength in Numbers” at the Manalapan Recreation Center, raising thousands of dollars and awareness in the mission to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, according to a press release. “I am incredibly…

By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Caitlin Grassi FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Make-A-Wish Foundation is gaining support from local residents. Caitlin Grassi, 15, of Freehold Township, recently organized a bake sale to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in New Jersey. She said she raised $1,100 and presented the foundation with a check on Aug. 19.…

By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Two men were killed and a third man was hospitalized as the result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Route 18 in Colts Neck on Sept. 16. The fatal accident was reported in a 911 call at 6:15 a.m., and Route 18 was closed until…