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  • Monmouth bicycling map wins state honors

    Leonard Ruggieri, a graphic artist in the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Communications, has won statewide first- and second-place honors for a map he created outlining Monmouth County’s numerous bicycle routes. The large, fold-out map serves as a reference guide for the hundreds of miles of roads, paths and trails available for public…

  • Strickland Farms property manager charged with theft

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — On June 20 a Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment charging Theresa Tierney, 59, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, with second degree theft and second degree theft by failure to make required disposition of property. According to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the charges stem…

  • Freehold native ‘broet’ to present new ‘broems’

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Brian McGackin Listen up, guys, this book’s for you. “Broetry” is the title of a volume of poetry that has been penned by Freehold Borough native Brian McGackin. The book is packed with verse after verse of comedic snippets of life. As the inside cover states, it is “Poetry…

  • Horseracing industry prevails, saves Meadowlands racetrack

    Agreement with state moves privatization of track forward There was a collective sigh of relief in New Jersey’s horse racing industry last week. Jeff Gural and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) reached an agreement with the state on June 21 to take over the management of the Meadowlands in East…

  • Freehold native ordained as priest

    The Rev. Todd Carter, 29, was one of six men ordained to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Trenton by Bishop David M. O’Connell during a Mass and ceremony held June 4 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. The six men, who were ordained as transitional deacons in 2010, comprise one…

  • Federici scholarships presented

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Apair of Freehold High School students have been named the recipients of two $2,500 scholarships given in memory of Frank “Spat” Federici. Federici was a member of the Freehold High School class of 1941. He owned and operated the Federici Family Restaurant on East Main Street in…

  • Jersey Dreamers light up the day with big show

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A dults with dreams of eating, dancing and enjoying themselves are invited to attend a performance by the Jersey Dreamers. About 40 years ago, the band Joe Zisa and Friends formed during high school. Separately, The Chessmen got together, broke up and then got back together. Seven years ago the…

  • Expansion planned for 9/11 memorial

    Engraved brick pavers will be sold in Marlboro BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Additions at the township’s Sept. 11 memorial and the money to fund those improvements are coming in one brick at a time. Marlboro’s memorial to those who were killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, is situated near the…

  • Foundation presents scholarships

    COLTS NECK — On June 9, Colts Neck High School seniors Allison Beaty and Matthew Paras were awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Colts Neck Education Foundation. The two students were ranked at the top of their class, they are athletes and they have been involved in many hours of community service. Allison was in the…