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  • Juvenile diabetes research will benefit from carnival

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Rides, games and raffles will entertain visitors at a junior charity carnival being held to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF). The carnival will be held on Aug. 29-30 in the parking lot of the Marlboro Aquatic Center, Vanderburg Road. The event will run from 10…

  • New firm selected to handle Marlboro’s affordable housing

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Following some issues with the municipality’s previous administrative agent for the administration of affordable housing units, the Township Council passed a resolution contracting with a new agent. The council awarded a contract to Monmouth Housing Alliance Inc., doing business as Affordable Housing Alliance of New Jersey, during its…

  • From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue’s work

    Middletown sculptor known for powerful human figures BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Walk into the Hartshorne Gallery at the Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum on Court Street in Freehold Borough and you will encounter one of the county’s most beloved icons, boldly inviting visitors to view the exhibit of various sculptures and sketches from…

  • Local girl’s creation is Arthur’s new friend

    Meaghan Pannasch, 9, of the Morganville section of Marlboro, was selected as a finalist in the Arthur/All Kids Can Character Search for her character Arianna Petals. The Arthur/All Kids Can Character Search was a nationwide search, encouraging parents to speak with their children about disability and the importance of inclusion, while helping their children create…

  • ‘Freehold Idol’ gets set for big summer finish

    Finals in two age groups scheduled for Aug. 19, 26 at Hall of Records plaza BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — While local fans of the television show “American Idol” wait patiently for the next round of contestants to vie for the coveted title, Freehold Borough is providing a substitute — its own…

  • Dems and GOP still search for candidates

    Two seats on Howell council will be on November ballot BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — As the filing deadline for candidates who wish to run in a special municipal election draws near, Howell political leaders are readying candidates to run in November. In regular circumstances, 2009 would not have been a municipal election…

  • A touching tribute to fallen firefighter

    Late husband of former Marlboro resident honored BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Monroe Township fire officials recently honored the late New York City firefighter Alan D. Feinberg for his heroism, and officially welcomed his widow, Wendy Feinberg-Kotula, into the community. JEFF GRANIT staff Tara Feinberg (r) holds a plaque that was presented to her in memory…

  • Volunteers look out for the isolated elderly

    BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer F or Phil Zipser, it is the friendships that have kept him visiting nursing homes for the past 13 years. Zipser, a Monroe Township, Middlesex County, resident, spends several hours every week at a long-term facility in Manalapan, trying to reach as many residents as he can in whatever way…

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    FRANK GALIPO Armann Malhotra, 3, gets his face painted by Oakie-Dokie the Clown during National Night Out in Freehold Borough on Aug. 4. The annual event brings residents and local law enforcement officers together for an evening of fun and camaraderie.