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  • Woman faces DWI charge after Marlboro accident

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A hit-and-run accident led to an investigation and then to the arrest of a Marlboro woman, who was charged with a number of violations stemming from that incident. Now the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing the matter. Calls to the Marlboro Police Department seeking additional information about…

  • Commissioners update town on WMUA

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The two men who represent Manalapan as commissioners on the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA) provided an update of projects during the Aug. 11 meeting of the Township Committee. The WMUA operates a sewage collection system in parts of Manalapan and Marlboro, and it operates a treatment plant…

  • Walk With Joe welcomes all to remember Sept. 11

    Annual event in Manalapan honors heroes of Flight 93 who fought terrorists BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — A group of dedicated individuals will not let Americans forget the heroism of the passengers who were on United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The individuals who fought back against a…

  • Manalapan Parks and Rec. announces fall programs

    MANALAPAN — The township Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting registration for many programs in time for fall. The programming includes many athletic opportunities. Registration will begin in September for the following: Manalapan Youth Hockey will be starting at the end of September. This program is open to area youth in grades K-12. Games…

  • in the service •••

    Army National Guard Pvt. Bryan S. Shapow, son of Larry S. and Mindy B. Shapow of Manalapan, has graduated from the Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. As members of the Army’s field artillery team, the course is designed to train soldiers as specialists to…

  • Teens: SADD conference taught important lessons

    BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Kevin Dolan called the experience “life altering,” while Shannon Foley said she was amazed and loved meeting all the participants. Shannon Dolan and Kevin Foley Kevin and Shannon are Manalapan High School rising seniors who were chosen to attend the 2010 Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) national conference, “Under the Sea…

  • Marlboro officials seek a sister city in China

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik (l) presents a New York Yankees jersey to the mayor of Wujiang, China. Officials from Marlboro recently visited China with the goal of establishing a sister city agreement. MARLBORO — Relations with China are blossoming in Marlboro after a delegation of municipal officials traveled to the…

  • Bean inspires Senate bill for vets’ services

    Lautenberg joins Holt in fight to better protect mental health of returning soldiers BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer New Jersey political leaders have intensified efforts to revamp treatment resources within the Veterans Administration. Members of both the House and Senate have now proposed legislation in hopes of reducing the rate of suicide among returning veterans.…

  • Foundation continues work in youth’s name

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff The Graeme Preston Foundation for Life held its annual soccer marathon on Aug. 7 at Opatut Park, Freehold Township, to raise funds that benefit various endeavors in the community. One of the popular activities during the day — in addition to the soccer matches…