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  • Young cast ready to bring ‘Seussical’ to life

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Local youngsters are ready to hit the stage this weekend to perform “Seussical the Musical Jr.,” an imaginative tale inspired by the works of children’s author Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), at the George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The shows, put together by the musical theater company…

  • Teenagers charged with breaking into cars

    FREEHOLD — A 16-year-old boy from Lakewood was charged with theft of a motor vehicle in Freehold Borough in the early morning hours of July 14, according to Monmouth County Acting Assistant Prosecutor Jordan Williams. Williams said the theft of a Pontiac Firebird occurred at about 3 a.m. He declined to say where the vehicle…

  • Friends reach out to family driven from home by fire

    By Mark Rosman 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…

  • Prosecutor mum on home break-in

    MARLBORO — Officials from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office cannot yet provide comment as to why a home in the Morganville section of Marlboro was the target of a July 25 burglary. Marlboro police officers responded to a home on Opatut Court, off Crine Road, during the early afternoon hours. Upon their arrival, the homeowner…

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    Freehold Township Little League Junior League all-star third baseman Andrew Jacob tries to tag Johnston, R.I.’s, Korey Fijal during an Eastern Regional tournament game played on Aug. 4 at Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold Township. Although Freehold Township lost to Johnston, the team bounced back to beat Chesapeake City, Md., on Aug. 5. The regional…

  • Howell residents irate about newest tax bill

    Property reassessment and revised tax rates send some bills soaring BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – Many Howell residents, particularly from the Equestra at Colts Neck Crossing adult community on Route 33, received some unpleasant news in the mail recently — their tax bill. Hundreds of residents criticized the increases in their property tax…

  • Proliferation of group homes beginning to upset Freehold Township residents

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A group of Freehold Township residents who live in the Monmouth Heights development off Elton- Adelphia Road, Freehold Township, wants to know how many group homes are permitted in one neighborhood. They also want to know how many group homes are too many for one area of the community.…

  • Administrators appointed in Marlboro

    A t its regular meeting on July 17, the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education approved the following individuals as school district administrators:  Jill Green was named as a vice principal of the Frank Defino Central Elementary School, effective Aug. 1. Gordon replaces Nicholas Camera, who was recently appointed as the school’s principal.…

  • Nature’s way: Sensible fitness and nutrition

    Modern lifestyle not conducive to staying physically fit BY ROBERT HORZEPA Correspondent Traditional physical culturist and certified personal trainer Bob Horzepa blends physical fitness, nutrition and self-defense training to help his students achieve their goals. We all want to look good and feel great, no matter who we are, and whatever our age. To accomplish…