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  • Leonard Jackson

    Mr. Jackson, 70, of Freehold, died Nov. 14, 2010, at home. He was born in Opportunity, Ala. Mr. Jackson was a buildings and grounds maintenance man at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Freehold, where he was employed from 1985 until his retirement in 2007. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy L. Jackson, in…

  • Eric Harold Foster Jr.

    Mr. Foster, 67, of Freehold, died Nov. 19, 2010, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a graduate of Freehold High School. Mr. Foster was a two-term Freehold Borough councilman, serving as council president, and was on the Economic Development Committee, Finance Committee, and Water and Sewer Committee. He also served on the Borough…

  • Dorothy Ann Donechie

    Mrs. Donechie, 77, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 15, 2010, at CareOne at Wall, Wall Township. Prior to retiring in 1997, she was employed as a quality control clerk for Peerless Tube Products, Freehold Township, for 26 years. Mrs. Donechie was predeceased by two daughters, Victoria Lee Donechie, in 1955, and Tracy A. Griffin, in…

  • School security tested by 3 recent incidents

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Three security issues that occurred on the property of Colts Neck’s schools in recent weeks prompted a briefing for parents. Colts Neck K-8 School District Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun led an information session at the Conover Road Primary School on Nov. 16 and discussed the incidents.…

  • Math students shine at CBA

    MARLBORO — Middle school students from Marlboro gained honors at the Christian Brothers Academy math competition. Seventh- and eighth-graders who attend New Jersey public schools were able to participate in the event held on Oct. 16 at the CBA campus in Lincroft. Pupils from the Marlboro Middle School earned first-place honors, while pupils from the…

  • High school students sought for award

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The 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 residents of the township. The…

  • Pay ’til it hurts, and then pay some more

    CODA GREG BEAN You have to wonder when the taxpayers in Long Branch will drag out the torches and pitchforks, then march down to city hall and drag some politicians out of their lair for an old-fashioned monster bash. Those politicians have committed so many outrages against their citizenry that they’ve certainly got it coming.…

  • N.J. should pass Gold Star Family license plate bill

    For nearly a century, the parents of American soldiers have displayed a banner containing a gold star in a window of their home as a symbol of loss when a son or daughter was killed in combat. With our nation at war once again, the gold star remains a powerful reminder that for every soldier…

  • Committeewoman appreciates voters’ support

    At this special time of year, we often pause during our busy schedules to be thankful for our blessings. I count among my blessings having been elected to serve on the Township Committee in Freehold Township. While there really are no words to adequately express my gratitude to the people of Freehold Township for their…