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  • The Rev. Jesse L. Rose

    The Rev. Rose, 76, of West Melbourne, Fla., and formerly of Red Bank, died Aug. 14, 2009, at home. He was a former member, deacon, licensed minister, ordained minister and assistant pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Tinton Falls. Reverend Rose was predeceased by a brother, William H. Rose Jr.; a sister, Dorothy M. McMillan; and…

  • Superintendent to discuss Sept. 29 school referendum

    MARLBORO — It is time for upgrades to be made at the Frank Defino Central School, Route 79, and administrators in the Marlboro K-8 School District will soon be asking the public to approve a $2 million referendumthatwill allow for the improvements to be made. A referendum vote has been set for Sept. 29. The…

  • News Transcript helped to spread the word about adoption event

    I just wanted to thank Greater Media Newspapers for all its help in getting the word out about our puppy adoption event, which we held on Aug. 22 at Dill’s pet supply in Freehold Borough. Thanks to Greater Media Newspapers and all of our volunteers, the event was a complete success. We successfully placed 30…

  • William B. Hanrahan

    Mr. Hanrahan, 70, of New York City and Middletown, and formerly of Oceanport, died Aug. 17, 2009, following a battle with cancer. He was chief executive officer at Community Counseling Service, New York City, where he was employed since 1957. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen M. Hanrahan, in 1999; a daughter, Colleen…

  • Municipal offices look set for school

    Howell council expected to seal deal with board for move to Southard BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — Municipal offices are almost on their way to transitioning from the current municipal complex on Preventorium Road to the Southard School on Kent Road. The Southard School is no longer being used by the Howell K-8…

  • Assunta “Susie” Allocco

    Mrs. Allocco, 94, of Holmdel, died Aug. 21, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Before her retirement, Mrs. Allocco was a seamstress at Macy’s and Lord & Taylor, both in New York City. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Allocco, in 1985; two sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by three sons…

  • Howell administrators place focus on writing

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — As barbecues and beach days wane along with the summer months, the Howell K-8 School District is preparing new academic programs for the 2009-10 school year, which will begin on Sept. 3. The Howell Board of Education will be introducing various initiatives in the upcoming months, primarily focusing…

  • Carl David Schechter

    Mr. Schechter, 80, of Marlboro, died Aug. 3, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was an owner/operator in the retail industry, dealing in children’s shoes and women’s shoes and sportswear for many years. Mr. Schechter was past president of Temple Sholom in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was the executive director of Solomon…

  • Hedda Marie Barkalow

    Mrs. Barkalow, 87, of Freehold Township, died Aug. 13, 2009, at home. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, and came to the United States in 1926, residing in Howell before settling in Freehold Township 20 years ago. Mrs. Barkalow worked for Howell Township as a tax collector for more than 25 years and also ran…