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  • Brookdale looks forward to new president, new vision

    Transition team examines diverse and changing needs of students and businesses BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer With a new president about to take office, a transition team at Brookdale Community College, Middletown, is working to develop a vision for the future. The 20-member transition team representing all areas of Brookdale, from administration and faculty to…

  • Here’s your chance to be a zombie

    Comic book artists seek backers for ‘HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse’ BY CHUCK O’DONNELL Staff Writer For a $200 donation, boosters can be zombified in the pages of “HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse.” You’ll have to forgive Ken and Janine Frederick if they have seemed a little dead to the world on recent mornings, if…

  • Beck: State ready to take on feds over sports betting

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer New Jersey officials are tired of waiting for federal legislation to lift a ban on sports betting, and state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) said the state is ready to move forward with sports betting in casinos and racetracks despite that federal ban. In an interview, Beck said state officials are confident…

  • Courthouse cleared to reopen

    FREEHOLD — Testing for a broad range of chemical compounds in the air at the Monmouth County Courthouse came back within normal ranges, and the facility was expected to reopen Tuesday. The courthouse was closed June 18 after dozens of courthouse employees exhibited symptoms of illness. The state Department of Health and Senior Services collected…

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    Jacob Hyman, 10, of Manalapan, enjoys his ride on a slide during Manalapan Day festivities. The community celebration featuring rides, games and family entertainment was held on June 16 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. FRANK GALIPO

  • Board affirms granting of permit for gas station

    Freehold Borough Land Use Board upholds zoning officer BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Freehold Borough Land Use Board has affirmed a decision made by zoning officer Hank Stryker III to issue a permit to a businessman who wants to reopen a gas station at the corner of East Main and Spring streets, Freehold…

  • Three seats up for grabs in Nov. FRHSD election

    Candidates file in Manalapan and Freehold Borough; Howell could produce write-in winner BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Residents of the majority of New Jersey’s school districts had until June 6 to file petitions for nomination to contend for a place on their local board of education. Board members in most New Jersey school districts voted…

  • Local entrepreneur makes once-worn reborn for brides-to-be

    Sarah Elizabeth Bride provides upscale service to fill new niche BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Liz Wise works with the collection of bridal gowns in her Colts Neck showroom. Liz Wise seems to be living up to her last name. Having tuned in to recent trends, along with the ongoing meager state of the economy,…

  • Kiwanis wants to help mom

    MARLBORO — In an effort to raise funds for a local mother of two who is battling cancer, the Kiwanis Club of Marlboro is hosting a wine and cheese tasting benefit at Peppadew Fresh Farm, 97 Harbor Road, Marlboro, on June 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets for the event are $25 per person. Supporting Kiwanis…