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  • Bias expert will speak about Monmouth Heights hate crime

    MANALAPAN — In response to anti-Semitic graffiti found throughout the Monmouth Heights residential development in Manalapan on Sept. 5-6, Chabad of Western Monmouth County has organized an evening addressing anti-Semitism in modern-day America. The event, to take place on Oct. 21 at the organization’s Manalapan center at 26 Wickatunk Road, will feature Rabbi David Nesenoff,…

  • This week’s photo assignment: Send us pix of fall activities

    Dumbo, a Papillon dog, and Cali, a calico cat, share some quality time together at the home of the Fischer family in Howell. Greater Media Newspapers readers may submit photos via email to [email protected]. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO VIA StringFly@GMNews A s the fall season moves into high gear, Greater Media Newspapers is asking readers to submit…

  • Haunted hayride moves to Lake Topanemus Park

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The borough’s annual Spooktacular Haunted Hayride will be spookier, scarier and safer this year as the event moves from the streets of Freehold Borough to Lake Topanemus Park, Pond Road, Freehold Township. The hayride will take place from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 20 in a setting that is…

  • Maternal health care is foundation’s focus

    Husband of late teacher is working with medical school to educate professionals BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Tara Hansen FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Ryan Hansen is working diligently to try to help prevent another child from losing his or her mother just as his son, Brandon Ryan, did 18 months ago. Hansen, of Freehold Township,…

  • Photo

    Val and Winston are two Brittanys who obviously get along well and like spending time together. They love to accompany their family on outings. This photo was taken at Patriots Park in Jackson. Readers may email creative photos to [email protected]. READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO BY CHERYL McCLOSKEY/StringFly@GMNews

  • State board dismisses complaint against Lucas

    Issue concerned Manalapan committeeman’s application for farmland preservation funds BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A state board has dismissed allegations of unethical behavior that were made against Township Committeeman Andrew Lucas earlier this year. The allegations surrounded Lucas’ attempt to place a 96-acre piece of property on Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, into the…

  • Area schools teach the new three R’s

    Respect, responsibility, relationships are the mainstay of Bullying Prevention Month BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Tiff Roma (l-r), Isabella Olaguera, Aya Abdelaziz and Tess Cronin, of the Project Girl Performance Collective, act out a bullying scenario on Oct. 2 during an empowerment program presented as part of the Week of Respect at Red Bank Regional…

  • Area women receive scholarships

    The scholarship advisory committee of the Barbara “Foof” Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund announced that it has awarded nursing scholarships totaling $3,000 to six members of the Ocean Medical Center staff. Samantha Bernard (Brick Township), Juana Maria Buergo (Freehold), Andrea Clauser (Point Pleasant), Jodi Imperato (Howell), Sharon Lubeck (Brick Township) and Nicole Marie Ortiz (Toms River)…

  • Aidan’s Voice ready to host 5K Walk Against Bullying

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The struggle to combat bullying is a walk in the park for Aidan Benavides, 14, of Marlboro. Aidan’s Voice, a nonprofit organization founded by the young man, will hold a 5K Walk Against Bullying at 10 a.m. Oct. 27 at Thompson Park, Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township. Registration will begin at…