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  • ON CAMPUS

    Villanova University, Villanova, Pa., has awarded degrees to the following local residents: Caitlin Clarke, Mary Walker, Thomas Stavola and John Weber, all of Colts Neck; Nicholas Grassi, Nicholas Turchak, Alyssa Critelli, Christopher Tolerico and Stephen Schraer, of Manalapan; Erin Dovel, Katherine Dynarski, Christopher Chestnut, Mauro Mescia, Joseph Szesko and Stephanie Magyarits, of Freehold; Jacqueline Alfano…

  • The Rev. Albert W. Gibson Jr.

    Rev. Gibson, 80, of Fayetteville, Pa., died July 1, 2013, at the Gettysburg Lutheran Care Center. He was ordained in 1958 and served two congregations during his ministry — Christ Lutheran Church, Catonsville, Md., and Hope Lutheran Church, Freehold Township, which he founded in 1966 and served until his retirement in 1997. Surviving are his…

  • From the hip

    ‘Take me home, country roads’ Jessica D’Amico A s a lifelong Jersey girl, I appreciate all that the great Garden State has to offer, and I am not shy about extolling its virtues to naysayers. After all, we’ve got miles and miles of amazing beaches, forests, mountains and farmlands all within a couple of hours…

  • Ronald R. Amorelli

    Mr. Amorelli, 75 of Bolivia, N.C., formerly of Freehold, died June 19, 2013, in the SECU Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Bolivia. Prior to retiring, he was a certified refrigeration engineer at Merck Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Amorelli was predeceased by his brother, William Amorelli. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Mary M. Amorelli; a…

  • Donald J. Roberts

    Mr. Roberts, 94, of Jackson died June 22, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He worked as an investigator for the Monmouth County Board of Social Services for more than 25 years. Mr. Roberts was predeceased by his wife, Agnes Elizabeth Roberts; a son, David Roberts; a brother, Bud Smith; and a sister, Alice…

  • ON CAMPUS

    The University of Delaware, Newark, Del., has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester: From Marlboro, Gabrielle Alioto, Carly Berber, Lindsay Canell, Brian Eiermann, Stephanie Freedman, Joshua Friedman, Rachel Mahoney, Lindsay Nortman, Natalie Vulpis and Donna Recchione; From Freehold, Devin Appel, Mackenzie Berry, Jenna Cassara, Sarah Chalnick, Madeline…

  • Q&A

    Back in brown with Sharon Peters Q: I have come to the conclusion that I’m seeing a lot more new cars in various shades of brown on the road. Am I right? A: Good eye. Some years ago the death knell was sounded for brown, but, happily (in my opinion), many carmakers ignored that and…

  • DATEBOOK

     Freehold Elks Motorcycle Committee will host its first bike show 6-9 p.m. July 11 (rain date July 12) at Elks Point, intersection of Route 79 and Route 537, Freehold. All are invited. Registration is $8. Trophies will be awarded for a variety of categories. Food will be available for purchase. For a registration form,…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Jacob Bernard Czarnowski, son of William and Gigi Czarnowski of Freehold Township, graduated with high distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass., where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, with a minor in Spanish. Jacob is a 2009 graduate of Freehold Township High School. Rebecca Newman of Howell was awarded a…