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  • FTHS will present ‘Laramie Project’

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Patriot Players of Freehold Township High School will present “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman and the members of The Tectonic Theatre Project. The play portrays the powerful true story of the aftermath of one of the most notorious hate crimes in American history. In November 1998, the members of The…

  • Marlboro teen set for national tour

    Jillian Mueller, 17, joins cast of ‘American Idiot’ BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Jillian Mueller MARLBORO — As she looks at a map of North America, Jillian Mueller will soon be checking off the cities she has visited as she embarks on the “American Idiot” tour. Jillian, 17, of Marlboro, has already graced the Broadway stage…

  • Residents feel right at home in new apartment complex

    Kershaw Commons has 30 apartments for people who are living with MS BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Marissa Manfredi shows guests the wheelchair accessible bathroom in her apartment at Kershaw Commons, Freehold Township. The building was designed specifically to accommodate individuals who have multiple sclerosis and need some support services. ERIC SUCAR staff Marissa…

  • in the service 

    Navy Seaman Recruit Shannon E. Hurley, daughter of Judith L. and Thomas E. Hurley of Howell, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Hurley completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and…

  • Egg throwers arrested

    MANALAPAN — Following a motor vehicle stop on Old Queens Boulevard at 1:30 a.m. Oct. 31, two 17-year-old males, one from Manalapan and one from Freehold, were taken into custody on charges of criminal mischief and (Halloween) curfew violation. Upon further investigation it was determined that the males had thrown eggs on a vehicle on…

  • Democrats sweep mayor, council seats in Marlboro

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A trio of Democrats that was first elected to office in November 2007 has won re-election to new four-year terms in Marlboro. In the Nov. 8 election, voters in Marlboro re-elected Jonathan Hornik as mayor and Frank LaRocca and Randi Marder as members of the Township Council. Unofficial results in the…

  • Volunteer helps others to look good, promotes well-being

    BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Sandy Marinko styles wigs for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. When Sandy Marinko retired a few years ago as a salon owner and hair stylist, she looked for a place to volunteer where she could interact directly with people who could use her talents. “I wanted something hands-on,” said Marinko, the…

  • Friends salute retiring mayor

    Michael Wilson has been Freehold Borough’s mayor since 1985 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough Mayor Michael Wilson mingles with guests during his retirement dinner held at the American Hotel on Oct. 27. After 26 years as mayor and 30 years in public service, Wilson will leave office in December. ERIC SUCAR staff…

  • Rosemont residents ask for new look at fence

    Homeowners in Marlboro adult community seek help from Planning Board BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A fence that blocks the view Marlboro homeowners said they were promised when they purchased their homes prompted some residents of the Rosemont Estates adult community to attend the Nov. 2 Marlboro Planning Board meeting to ask what, if anything, can…