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By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer Distracted driving, whether it involves a motorist on a cell phone, eating a sandwich, applying makeup or shaving, takes a dangerous toll on New Jersey’s roads. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Distracted driving is fueling a dangerous epidemic on New Jersey’s roads as it rivals the risks of…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A Republican who was planning to seek election as Freehold Borough’s mayor has pulled out of the race. “I received a letter on July 12 from Freehold Borough mayoral candidate Jesus Vega in which he asked to withdraw from his candidacy for the November general election,” said Jane Fields, Freehold…

By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Brian Skirka and Emilee Carton mingle prior to the Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show held as part of the “Hats and Horses: A Day at the Races” event held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport Aug. 1, the day before the Haskell Invitational. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR At 9 a.m. sharp, the…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – Representatives of an applicant who wants to build 16 homes on property at Texas and Wooleytown roads are expected to return before the Marlboro Planning Board tonight, Aug. 5. In a recent appearance before the board, representatives of Marlboro Estates sought preliminary and final major subdivision approval for…

COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Country Fair will celebrate its 25th anniversary this month. The fair will be held at the Bucks Mill Recreation Area, 125 Bucks Mill Road, from Aug. 20-23. Hours will be 4-11 p.m. Aug. 20- 22 and 2-8 p.m. Aug. 23. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 5 are…

The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Monmouth County is seeking adults, 21 years and older, to act as advocates for children who have been removed from their home because they have been abused and neglected. A CASA volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests…

By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MARLBORO – The Marlboro Police Department has welcomed three officers to its ranks. The new members of the force took the oath of office during the July 16 meeting o the Township Council. Police Chief Bruce Hall welcomed Kelly Drum, Michael Morgante and Brian Peterson to the department. Drum, 25,…

By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Jamesy Raffone A local foundation has partnered with the Yahoo! Sports Radio Network in a bid to bring attention to a little boy’s battle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Raffone family of Manalapan announced that its JAR of Hope foundation is now associated with Yahoo’s “Go For The 2 With Host…

A Freehold woman and a Morristown man have been named the winners of this year’s Man and Woman of the Year of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s New Jersey Chapter. The two winners were Guy Adami of Morristown and Kim Read of Freehold, and the two runner-ups were Gary Leff of Cliffwood and Andrea Dobin…