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  • High school district should hold off on choosing new superintendent

    Choosing the new Freehold Regional High School District superintendent of schools raises some unanswered questions concerning the two choices for the post, and for that matter, their search or proper direction in order to fill this very important position. Past decisions about FRHSD choices have been known to unfortunately develop traumatic scenarios. Are we really…

  • Marlboro administrators discuss results of testing

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A portion of the Marlboro K-8 School District’s special needs pupils did not meet required benchmarks in recent testing that measures adequate yearly progress (AYP) as defined by the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Administrators are hoping for a change in testing that could eventually assist…

  • Writer discusses the many faces of horse racing

    Those of us in the horse racing industry in New Jersey are in a battle for survival in an economy that has not been kind to many financial sectors. The hardworking people of racing, more than 15,000 in New Jersey, love what they do despite dealing with the aches and pains of wrestling 1,000-pound horses…

  • High school students sought for award

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Human Relations Council is seeking local high school students to be candidates for a humanitarian of the year award. The council will recognize a high school student who demonstrates behaviors consistent with its mission to foster and promote good will, cooperation and conciliation among all the residents of Freehold…

  • Edward J. Carroll

    Mr. Carroll, 78, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 27, 2010, at New York Presbyterian HospitalWeill Cornell Medical Center, N.Y. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. Mr. Carroll was a diesel mechanic for I.L.A. Local 1814 and 1804, Port Elizabeth. After retiring, he was a bus driver for the Freehold…

  • Ingeborg A. Katz

    Mrs. Katz, 85, of Freehold, died Nov. 25, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was known as “the feisty one” at The BrookSide, an assisted living facility in Freehold. Mrs. Katz was predeceased by her husband, Wolf F. Katz, in 2004. Surviving are two sons, Fred and Ralph; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.…

  • Zofia Madej

    Mrs. Madej, 88, of Aberdeen, died Nov. 24, 2010, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Krakow, Poland, she had resided in Aberdeen for the past 51 years. Mrs. Madej worked at the Chowder Pot and at Ye Cottage Inn, Keyport, preparing food. She also worked as a housekeeper at the St. Joseph…

  • Catherine E. Schriefer

    Mrs. Schriefer, 81, of Hamilton Township, formerly of Freehold and Manahawkin, died Nov. 26, 2010, at home. Prior to retiring, she was a records manager for Carter Wallace Inc. in Cranbury. Mrs. Schriefer was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, in 2004. Surviving are two sons and daughters-inlaw, Ernest Jr. and Kathleen of Brick, and Kurt…

  • Cecilia J. Stolz

    Mrs. Stolz, 91, of Freehold, died Nov.19, 2010, at home. She was employed at the A&M Karagheusian Inc. rug mill, Freehold, and the Brockway Glass Co., Freehold Township, prior to retiring. Mrs. Stolz was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Raymond E. Stolz Sr.; and a son, William Stolz. Surviving are two sons, Raymond…