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  • Michael J. Hrbek

    Mr. Hrbek, 55, of Manalapan, formerly of Atlantic Highlands, died Feb. 18, 2013, at home. He was employed for 16 years as a purchasing agent for Middletown. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Joan Ann Hrbek; and a brother, Raymond A. Hrbek. Surviving are his wife of one year, Dianne; a son, Michael;…

  • Michael Napurano

    Mr. Napurano, 55, of Howell, died Feb. 20, 2013. He was employed as an assembler for General Motors, Linden, for 30 years and was a member of U.A.W. Local 595. Mr. Napurano was predeceased by his mother, Carol Becherer; his father, Salvatore Napurano; and two brothers, Salvatore and Vincent. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Napurano;…

  • Comment reflects beauty of our democracy

    I n response to a recent letter to the editor that carried the headline, “Freeholder Should Apologize for Her Insensitive Remark,” I would suggest that the person expressing such deep resentment of Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry’s statement review the meaning of the term “hyperbole” (the use of exaggeration to evoke strong feelings). Well, Ms.…

  • John Richard Demspey

    Mr. Demspey, 77, of Jackson, formerly of Trenton, died Feb. 22, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a groundskeeper for Mercer County Airport, Ewing, for 14 years. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Joyce; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Mike Vitella of Freehold, and Linda…

  • Senior citizens appreciate community support

    Looking back on the past year, I feel incredibly humbled to have once again witnessed the generous outpouring of support for Howell’s senior citizens. Despite economic difficulties, I am amazed by the many individuals and organizations that have opened their hearts to the older residents of our township. Thanks to the Howell Women’s Club, Kirk…

  • Freeholder says Manalapan application is about preservation

    George Spodak has written to your newspaper and made an inference that I feel requires a response. Anyone who knows me personally or by reputation knows full well of my passion and my belief in the importance of the preservation of farmland and open space in Monmouth County. It is because of that passion that…

  • on campus 

    Emily Karpinski of Freehold was named to the dean’s list for the fall term at Elmira College, Elmira, N.Y. Whitney Michelle Schmutter, daughter of Charles and Melanie Schmutter of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Penn State University, State College, Pa., where she is majoring in communication sciences…

  • Former freeholder takes issue with Lucas farmland deal

    I n 2009, New Jersey voters supported a $400 million open space bond issue referendum at the polls, but unfortunately, some elected officials saw this as a financial opportunity for personal gain — a shortcut to the American Dream. We have seen more than our share of ethical lapses in New Jersey, a state with…

  • FRHSD establishes Facebook page

    The Freehold Regional High School District is promoting its social media presence as a means of enhancing communication and the flow of information to the school communities the district serves. The FRHSD Facebook page is a conduit for the district to keep the school communities, including Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Farmingdale, Colts Neck, Englishtown, Howell,…