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Youngsters attending the Freehold Township Parks and Recreation Department’s summer camp enjoy themselves as they take part in a game of four-way cage ball at Michael J. Tighe Park on a recent camp day. JEFF GRANIT staff
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Source of truck fire under investigation
MARLBORO — A gas tanker truck that caught fire on Route 18 in the early morning hours of Aug. 6 resulted in the evacuation of several nearby residences. The driver of the tanker called 911 shortly after 5 a.m. to report that the rear tires of the truck were on fire, Marlboro police Capt. Steve…
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Court puts kibosh on bid to take housing funds
Gov. Chris Christie sought $10.8 million from Marlboro BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A decision released on Aug. 10 by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey appears to mean that Marlboro will keep $10.8 million in its affordable housing trust fund for use in the community. The affordable housing trust funds…
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Nike veterans invited to reunion
On Sept. 19, veterans of the U.S. Army’s Nike Guided Missile System will gather at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook for their first East Coast reunion. The reunion is sponsored by the Alaska Nike Vets Association; however, attendance is open to all Nike veterans regardless of where they were stationed. Through the use of their…
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Storm response uncovers issues at apt. building
Residents ask Freehold officials to work with apartment complex’s management BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer During the aftermath of a supercell wind and rain storm which pummeled Freehold Borough on July 28, municipal officials and the management of the Rug Mill Towers apartment complex on Jackson Street realized there were issues at the complex…
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Pastor to bid farewell after years of service
Chris Vande Bunte will leave Colts Neck congregation for new post in Hawthorne BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Rev. Chris Vande Bunte COLTS NECK — Long after the Rev. Chris Vande Bunte’s tenure at the Colts Neck Reformed Church comes to an end later this month, he hopes people will remember him for the…
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Freehold Idol finals start Aug. 15
Contestants listen to instructions prior to performing in the Aug. 1 session of Freehold Idol in Freehold Borough. Talented individuals have been coming to town all summer to perform for appreciative audiences. The Freehold Idol finals are scheduled for Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff FREEHOLD — On Wednesday evenings during…
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Friends reach out to family driven from home by fire
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A couple of months ago, Michael Manley, 6, of Freehold Township, was doing a good deed for other people far away from his home. Now, friends and neighbors want to do a good deed for Michael and his family. On July 30, Michael’s parents, Janine and Joe, received a call while they…
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One count dropped from tenure case against Manalapan principal
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District’s special legal counsel has withdrawn a count from the tenure charges that were filed against Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon. The count that was withdrawn related to Simon’s alleged mishandling of a pep rally at the high school. Simon remains suspended from his…
