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  • Performances slated at two local libraries

    “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, will be performed on July 19 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan by the Next Stage Ensemble of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. This free performance begins at 7 p.m. This romantic comedy revolves around four noblemen who foreswear women in order to devote…

  • Public hearing tonight on Manalapan red light camera law

    By Mark Rosman MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Township Committee is expected to hold a public hearing tonight, July 13, on a red light camera ordinance that was introduced in January. If the ordinance is adopted, cameras will be placed at certain intersections in Manalapan and motorists will be recorded as their vehicle passes through the…

  • Italian festival will take place for four nights

    On the nights of July 13-16, the fifth annual Italian American Festival will be held at Freehold Raceway, Route 33, Freehold. Attractions at the event will include food vendors, rides, games and entertainment. The festival schedule includes:  July 13: Pay one price for unlimited rides. Appearances by “Funktion” dance studio and Tommy Scala. …

  • Driver in Manalapan accident sought

    MANALAPAN — Police are continuing to search for an individual who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 33 east near Knob Hill Country Lanes on July 8 and fled the scene. According to a press release from the Manalapan Police Department, at about 6:28 p.m., a Honda Civic being driven by a…

  • ICONic Boyz dance way into the hearts of many

    BYAMY ROSEN Fresh from their memorable appearance on MTV’s “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew,” the ICONic Boyz (above) from the ICON Dance Complex in Englishtown perform at Manalapan Under the Stars at the Manalapan Recreation Center. The boys’ visit to the recent community event sparked a wild reaction from their fans (below). PHOTOS…

  • Marlboro Republicans switch mayoral candidate

    Craig Marshall will face Jonathan Hornik for four-year term By Rebecca Morton MARLBORO — There has been a change at the top of the Republican ticket in the 2011 Marlboro municipal election. Craig Marshall will run for mayor against incumbent Jonathan Hornik. Marshall is replacing resident Michael Mirne as the Republicans’ candidate for mayor. Hornik…

  • Community garden returns in Manalapan

    MANALAPAN — Last year, for her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Alyssa Petersen created a community garden along Route 522 in Manalapan literally from the ground up. This spring, the rising Manalapan High School senior replanted the Manalapan Community Garden in late May with the help of Brownie Girl Scout Troop 350, Manalapan High School…

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    Visitors to Freehold Township Day enjoy a fireworks show during the event held at Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold Township, on July 9. The community get-together featured a classic car show, rides, food and activities that organizers said celebrate small-town camaraderie and the American spirit. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Board decides novel will stay in honors class

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Themes such as suicide are understandably tough topics to have to read about, but after reviewing the curriculum for Honors English, administrators in the Freehold Regional High School District believe the current curriculum should remain in place. Several months ago the parent of a student came to an FRHSD Board of…