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  • FRHSD makes administrative changes

    Today, Dec. 20, the Freehold Regional High School District is making administrative changes due to an ongoing administrative investigation relating to various school matters not involving students, according to a statement released by the administration. Human Resources Administrative Supervisor Jennifer Sharp is replacing Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon. Sharp is assigned as the Manalapan…

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    Travis Gale, from Eyes of the Wild, talks about his chinchilla with an audience of children at the Marlboro Library in Marlboro on Dec. 8. Gale brought the entertaining and educational Wallaby Tales traveling zoo to the library and talked about animal habitats, what animals eat and how animals survive in the wild. For more…

  • Ornaments hold visions of happy homes

    Domestic abuse survivors craft ornaments for state tree in nation’s capital BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Amanda’s Easel Coordinator Cindi Westendorf (l) and New Jersey first lady Mary Pat Christie look at ornaments that were created for the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C. Amanda’s Easel is the creative arts therapy program of 180 Turning…

  • Auto restoration shop seeks variance

    Tract on Vanderburg Road in Marlboro is focus of ongoing application BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Representatives of a proposed automobile restoration shop who want to refurbish classic cars at 75 Vanderburg Road in the village section of Marlboro presented their case at the Dec. 6 Marlboro Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. The site is…

  • Synagogue to host concert

    MANALAPAN — Congregation Sons of Israel, Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, will present 8th Day in concert on Dec. 27, the eighth night of Hanukkah. The concert at the synagogue will begin at 8 p.m. According to a press release, 8th Day was co-founded by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus. The group has released three studio…

  • FTHS student charged with locker thefts

    District spokeswoman declines to say if girl has been disciplined BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Township police officers arrested a 17-year-old female student on Nov. 16 at Freehold Township High School in connection with the theft of electronics equipment, cash and jewelry from gym lockers. The girl is a resident of Manalapan. Police…

  • Eyes of the Wild

    Travis Gale, from Eyes of the Wild, shows a chinchilla to audience members at the Marlboro Library on Dec. 8. Gale brought the Wallaby Tales traveling zoo to the library and talked about animal habitats, what animals eat and how animals survive in the wild. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Ben Fried, 8, (l), and…

  • No Stigma group helps young adults with mental illness

    Facilitator, a Millstone mom, reflects on past two years, looks ahead BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Members of the “No Stigma” support group display their shirts and banner at the National Alliance on Mental Illness walk at Rider University in Lawrenceville. A lthough Shrabanee Shah’s No Stigma support group for young adults with mental illness…

  • ‘Let It Snow’

    “Copper Beech Tree, Thompson Park” by Christopher Evan Taylor of Lincroft, oil The Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, is hosting an exhibit of works relating to the theme of snow. “Let It Snow” features works of art in various media by local artists and MAC instructors who pay homage to the frosty season.…