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Brochure will direct visitors to key sites
Freehold Borough officials trying to make town safer for bikers and pedestrians BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Bicycling enthusiasts or those who just enjoy a casual bicycle ride or an interesting walk will have a new resource to help them explore Freehold Borough. Borough Council members found favor with a bicycle plan…
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A challenge on land, water … and mud
Inaugural Rock Solid Mud Run set for Aug. 6 at Raceway Park Above: Participants crawl through some cool, refreshing slop during a test run of the Rock Solid Mud Run course. The event will be held Aug. 6 at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park on a course designed by active-duty U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col.…
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Authorities now investigating Freehold Twp. death as homicide
Fire that engulfed home ruled arson; missing Volkswagen Jetta also part of the probe BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has ruled that a death that occurred on July 31 at a Jackson Mills Road residence in Freehold Township is a homicide. The body was discovered by firefighters who…
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Idea for youth council advances
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A Youth Council Government for Freehold Borough youngsters is one step closer to becoming a reality. The idea of a Youth Council Government was the subject of discussion at the Borough Council’s July 18 meeting. Councilman Jaye Sims raised the idea in March. He said the program…
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Auxiliaries present scholarships
The CentraState Healthcare System’s Associated Auxiliaries recently awarded $500 scholarships to eight individuals in the community who are pursuing careers in the medical field. The auxiliaries normally offer three $500 scholarships each year to community volunteers who would be pursuing a career in the health care field. Two would be to graduating seniors and one…
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Johnny Rocket teams up with Jason Dimmingus for a ride in the Thunderdome at the Monmouth County Fair on July 30. Thunderdome was one of the many types of entertainment that was presented at the fair, which was held in Freehold Township, July 27-31. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Circumstances of death and fire being eyed
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The circumstances surrounding the death of an occupant of a home on Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township, remained under investigation as of Aug. 1. The body was discovered by firefighters who responded to the residence in response to a fire at 200 Jackson Mills Road at…
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Warped Tour thrills fans in Oceanport
BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent The Word Alive performs at the Vans Warped Tour during its stop at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, on July 24. Below: Fans enjoy the music of The Word Alive. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY OCEANPORT — July 24 saw the reappearance of theVansWarped Tour at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. Now in its…
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Concept for apartments put on table
Developer meets with residents to explain plan for historic Freehold site BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A proposal to convert a historic building on Bennett Street in Freehold Borough into 12 upscale apartments was presented to residents of the Bennett Street neighborhood during a meeting held July 27 at Borough Hall. The presentation was…
