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  • Driver who struck trooper on I-195 pays court fines

    Jackson resident was ticketed following incident in Howell that resulted in officer’s death BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL – A Jackson resident who was charged with careless driving and speeding after his vehicle struck New Jersey State Police Trooper Marc K. Castellano on June 6, 2010, recently pleaded guilty to both charges in Howell…

  • Nov. 9 job fair paves the way for troops to be welcomed home

    Discover how military experience can translate into a steady career. Come to the Hire a Veteran Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Merri-Makers Caterers at the PNC Bank Arts Center Reception Center in Holmdel. Veterans will have the opportunity to connect with employers who value their service, skills,…

  • Mobile data terminals to be purchased

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Two amended bond ordinances regarding police communications equipment were unanimously approved at a Borough Council meeting on Oct. 3. The first bond ordinance, which was adopted in 2007, appropriated $50,000 for improvements to Borough Hall. According to the ordinance, the work included improvements to the foundation of…

  • Service honors 100-year-old on passing

    FREEHOLD — Borough resident Ruth C. Askew was honored by friends and family members recently after passing away at the age of 100. Askew died on Sept. 9 and was honored with a Homegoing Service on Sept. 17 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Tinton Falls. The Rev. Robert J. Perkins officiated at the service and…

  • Communications professional hired

    The Freehold Regional High School District has a new spokesperson following the Board of Education’s appointment of NakellWilliams. Williams, who has been the community relations coordinator in the Asbury Park School District for two years, will become the communications specialist and district projects coordinator in the FRHSD. Williams said she is looking forward to coming…

  • Candidates await residents’ vote

    MARLBORO — The six people seeking local office in Marlboro are making their final push for residents’ support as Election Day, Nov. 8, draws near. Democrat Jonathan Hornik is seeking his second four-year term as mayor. Republican Craig Marshall is running against Hornik and making his first bid for office. Democrats Frank LaRocca and Randi…

  • Photo

    Members of the Freehold Township High School girls soccer team celebrate after winning their Shore Conference Tournament semi-final match, 2-0, over Colts Neck on Oct. 26. On Oct. 30, the Patriots defeated Wall High School, 1-0, to win the school’s first conference tournament championship. For more, see Sports. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • ‘Deep Sea Salvage Operations’: paintings by Monika McCall

    Untitled paintings by Monika McCall A n exhibit of paintings by Red Bank artist Monika McCall has opened at McKay Imaging Studio & Gallery. “Deep Sea Salvage Operations” Paintings by Monika McCall will run through Nov. 10 at the gallery on the second floor of 12 Monmouth St., Red Bank. According to the gallery, 20…

  • Final determination: Post office gone

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The United States Postal Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., has affirmed a decision made by the United States Postal Service to close the Lafayette Street postal facility that had operated in Freehold Borough for almost a decade. The Lafayette Street postal facility — essentially a trailer that was set…