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  • Using science to preserve New Jersey’s natural heritage

    When a plant or animal makes it onto the state’s threatened and endangered species list, it is sad news with a silver lining. It is sad news because the listing means it is in danger of extinction in New Jersey. It is good news because help is on the way to protect the species and…

  • There might be an upside to a government shutdown

    CODA GREG BEAN A s this is being written, it looks like there could be a federal government shutdown as early as this Friday, March 4. Even if there’s a stopgap measure passed to give our representatives and senators more time to come to a meeting of the minds, it would likely only provide the…

  • Colts Neck senior wins financial competition

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Jake Littman COLTS NECK — With a great financial plan, Colts Neck High School senior Jake Littman, 17, was named the national winner of the Securities Industry and Financial Market’s Association’s (SIFMA) Invest- Write competition. Jake was also selected as the New Jersey state winner. InvestWrite challenges fourth- through 12th-graders to…

  • Nicholas A. Russo

    Mr. Russo, 80, of Allentown, formerly of Manalapan and Freehold, died Feb. 20, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring in 1991, he was employed by Merrill Lynch, New York City, for over 20. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Virginia Russo; a son, Michael Russo, and his wife, Maryann, of…

  • on campus 

    Jeffrey Striks, the son of Marni and Michael Striks of Freehold Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Rider University, Lawrenceville. Jeffrey is a 2010 graduate of Freehold Township High School. Esteban Martinez, son of Elba Cruz and brother of Manny Martinez of Manalapan, has been named to the…

  • Margaret A. Diaferia

    Mrs. Diaferia, 92, of Freehold, died Jan. 18, 2011, at home. She was born in Barrow-in- Furness, England. Mrs. Diaferia was a homemaker. She was predeceased by a daughter, Leslie Peschlow; and a sister, Helen Wikel. She is survived by her husband, Lewis J. Diaferia; a daughter, Beth DeSandolo of Howell, four grandchildren; and four…

  • George J. Sabol

    Mr. Sabol, 96, of Silvermead, Freehold Township, died Feb. 13, 2011, at Wedgwood Gardens Care Center, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Sabol was predeceased by his wife, Emily, in 2000. Surviving are two daughters and a son-inlaw, CarolAnn and Frank Tomarch of Sayreville, and Sister Susan Sabol…

  • Teresa “Terry” Rosato

    Mrs. Rosato, 63, of Farmingdale, died Feb. 7, 2011, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived there before moving to Monroe Township and then settling in Farmingdale in 1995. She was predeceased by a sister, Susan Kandybowicz. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Rosato; a son, John P.…