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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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    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

  • 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…

  • Teens urged to be better drivers during safety summit

    Participants included members of FTHS Students Against Destructive Decisions BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer PISCATAWAY — Who would have thought pee, puke and period are three words that could save someone’s life? Cara Filler spoke about the tragic death of her identical twin sister, Mairin, the day after their 18th birthday, more than 16 years…

  • 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…