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  • Challenger rips sheriff for silence on incident

    Marlboro man’s death in July draws attention of Democratic candidate BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The July 29 death of a young Marlboro resident who was in the custody of law enforcement authorities has become an issue in the race for Monmouth County sheriff. Democrat Eric Brophy is opposing Republican Shaun Golden in the race…

  • Film festival will feature workshops

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Independent Film Festival, in association with the Manalapan Arts Council, will host a variety of events and film screenings over the weekend of Oct. 15-17 at the Manalapan municipal building, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road. The festival will include 18 short films, two feature films, special guests, networking opportunities and…

  • Freehold fire calls now go to county

    FREEHOLD — The plan for the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center to take over fire dispatch operations in Freehold Borough has been implemented, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. On Oct. 1, all fire calls for Freehold Borough were transferred to Monmouth County. “This move is another great example of…

  • Fight against hunger gets lift from officials

    Freehold Twp. volunteers bag groceries at ShopRite in effort to raise money BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Township officials (l-r), Mayor Anthony Ammiano, Committeewoman Barbara McMorrow and Committeeman David Salkin bag groceries for customers at ShopRite, Freehold Township, on Sept. 22 as they help to raise funds for ShopRite’s Partners in Caring hunger…

  • Handlin urges action on medical malpractice bill

    State losing doctors due to premiums, legal exposure BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Amy Handlin MIDDLETOWN — In an effort to keep doctors from leaving New Jersey, local officials are supporting a state Assembly bill that proposes reforms for medical malpractice actions. The bill, A-1982, was introduced on Feb. 8 and updated on Sept. 14.…

  • in the service •••

    Marine Corps Pfc. John A. Forte, son of Heidi and Anthony Forte of Howell, recently completed the basic electrician’s course. During the course, students received instruction on the repair and maintenance of generators, transformers and power lines. In addition to the mechanical skills involved, studies also included circuitry, electrical theory and related safety procedures. Forte…

  • Board expected to proceed with advertising program

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Advertising opportunities may soon be available on the Marlboro K-8 School District’s Internet website and in other venues throughout the school district if the Board of Education adopts a policy permitting that advertising. During its Sept. 21 meeting the board held the first reading of a policy which,…

  • Variety of orchids available at auction

    The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. Sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society, the auction will feature more than…

  • ‘Art From Found Objects’

    The Monmouth Museum is hosting an exhibit of artwork that focuses on art created from the undisguised, but often modified, use of common found objects that are not normally considered art, often because they already have a non-art function. Seventy-five percent of the media used by artists to create works for this exhibition is from…