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Wojyn appointed to seat on Englishtown council
New official replaces Harry Soden on dais BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The Englishtown Borough Council has appointed Gregory Wojyn to an open seat on the governing body. Wojyn, who has lived in Englishtown since 2001, will fill the council seat that opened after Harry Soden resigned from the governing body in June. During its…
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Flag football league receives sponsorship from NFL’s Reid
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Flag Football League’s second season of operation has been further enhanced though a recent partnership with Freehold Borough native and Denver Broncos defensive tackle Darrell Reid, through his Footz Foundation. On June 27 the Footz Foundation held a one-day football camp at Freehold High School, where Reid presented the Freehold…
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Miss New Jersey campaigns for healthy eating
Classically trained singer keeps busy with appearances until Miss America Pageant BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer Here she comes … Miss New Jersey, who is hoping to win the Miss America crown in January in Las Vegas. ERIC SUCAR staff Miss New Jersey Ashley Shaffer, 22, a resident of Millstone Township, Monmouth County, will compete…
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Freehold man awaits sentence after plea
The former owner of two medical billing companies has pleaded guilty to engaging in a scheme to defraud insurance companies that provided no-fault medical benefits to motorists, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra Jr. announced. Aleksander Sirota, also known as Alexander Sirota, 39, of Freehold, also pleaded guilty to money laundering and concealing approximately $1…
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Opinions differ on need for immigration checks
Monmouth sheriff gains OK to examine status of individuals in jail BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Some Monmouth County sheriff’s officers will soon have new responsibilities — checking the immigration status of individuals being held at the Monmouth County jail, Freehold Township. Sheriff Kim Guadagno A group of sheriff’s officers will undergo training that…
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Girl Scouts praised for special efforts
MARLBORO — Brownie Girl Scouts in Marlboro received a very special thank you from a soldier who just returned from Iraq. He spoke with their troop and gave them special gifts that he brought home from overseas. According to a press release from the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, the troop of third grade…
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Son’s battle inspires foundation’s creation
Billy Sherwood Jr. continues fight against cancer; mom begins effort to help others BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Through her young son’s battle with cancer, Dena Sherwood has emerged as a fighter for other young children with critical diseases. The Sherwood family of Marlboro has created the Arms Wide Open children’s foundation which…
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Residents may get funds for sinkholes
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Residents of the Bolling Brook/Country Hills residential subdivision could soon receive money to recoup funds they have paid to deal with sinkholes that have formed on several properties. Homeowners in the subdivision have come before the Township Council to request help from the governing body. The development is…
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Storm damage
GLENN DUENAS A severe thunderstorm that passed through western Monmouth County during the early evening hours on July 26 knocked down a tree and power lines at the corner of South and McLean streets in Freehold Borough. Power was still reported to be out in some parts of the borough on the afternoon of July…
