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Area resident charged with burglary in 2 municipalities
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer AFreehold Borough man has been charged in connection with a series of burglaries that recently occurred in Freehold Borough and Freehold Township. Isiah Casrell, 24, was arrested on June 21 by Freehold Borough Detective Michael George. Casrell was initially arrested on outstanding warrants for parole violation. Casrell was subsequently…
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3 police officers honored for performing ‘heroic act’
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three Freehold Township police officers have been cited for bravery after battling heat and smoke during a May 26 fire at the Avalon apartment complex on South Street. Today, a woman is alive because of their heroic efforts. Detective William Holohan, Police Officer William Ketelaar and…
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Proposal for Habitat homes may be heard by planners
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An application that was made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment seeking a use variance to subdivide property for 12 homes on a 4-acre parcel off Kozloski Road now appears headed for a hearing before the Freehold Township Planning Board. The application submitted by Western Monmouth…
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A promise made; a promise kept
Millstone resident’s theater company will produce shows to benefit charities BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Two weeks before her younger brother Larry died from melanoma, Laurie Edwards promised him she would do something really good with her life. Edwards wanted to make a difference in honor of her brother. She wanted to work…
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‘Landscapes/Seascapes/Local Scenes’
The Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, is hosting an exhibit titled “Landscapes/ Seascapes/Local Scenes.” This exhibit includes a variety of mixed media artwork by many members of the guild. Vicky Culver photo collage “Belmar” The exhibit, which will run through July 28, includes paintings created en plein air in oil, pastel and acrylic, and in…
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Discovering Monmouth County Parks ••• Dorbrook Recreation Area
One of a continuing series in conjunction with the Monmouth County Park System. Dorbrook Recreation Area is an active recreation site that features 535 acres in Colts Neck and includes a barrier-free playground, tennis courts, horseshoe courts, two swimming pools (for lessons only), a Sprayground, an in-line skating rink, basketball courts, open fields, and 2.3…
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Friends will compete at 2010 national games
Freehold athletes and best friends Chris Harold, 17, and Christopher Mc- Mullen, 19, will compete at the 2010 Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Neb., July 18-23 with Team New Jersey, composed of 52 athletes and 15 coaches. Harold’s performance in golf at the Fall Sports Festival qualified him to compete at the national level.…
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Book sale raises $821
MARLBORO — A recent book recycling event in Marlboro gave residents a chance to clear their bookshelves and helped to raise money for the Marlboro Educational Foundation’sArts in Education Fund. The Marlboro Community Events Committee held the book exchange on June 6 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center. Residents had been asked to donate gently…
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Discovering Monmouth County Parks ••• Deep Cut Gardens
One of a continuing series in conjunction with Deep Cut Gardens horticultural with the Monmouth County Park System. park is dedicated to the home gardener. The 54 acres of gardens are a living catalog of native and cultivated plant species. Take a walking tour of the park, ask the staff horticultural questions, or visit the…
