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Gov. Corzine fiddles while Garden State burns
Jon Corzine has rammed a budget through the state Legislature that raises taxes, cuts spending for important programs and employs a host of gimmicks that just push the financial reckoning into the future. But instead of paying attention to the crisis facing our state, the Wall Street Wizard devoted a day to orchestrating a partisan…
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Howell council may pursue lease for Southard School
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — The Howell Township Council has joined a list of prospective organizations that may attempt to lease space in the recently closed Southard School. Mayor Robert Walsh announced at a June 30 council meeting that formal correspondence has been sent to the Howell Board of Education expressing interest in…
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Harold W. Ides
Mr. Ides, 82, of Freehold, died June 27, 2009, at Montgomery Care Center, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a salesman for Millhurst Mills, Manalapan. Surviving are a sister, Hana Hochberg; a nephew; four nieces; and four great-nieces. Graveside services were held at Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery,…
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Resident questions timing of raises for high school district employees
I am absolutely outraged that the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education would have the poor judgment to approve all of the raises put before it (recently). In the spring of this year, Superintendent of Schools James Wasser mentioned that during these difficult economic times the district would have to be more conservative…
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Frederick “Fred” A. Eisenmann
Mr. Eisenmann, 85, of Whiting and formerly of Freehold Township, died June 26, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. A U.S. Army veteran during World War II, he retired as a manufacturing representative and salesmen for Bill Ballou Inc., Ridgewood, prior to which he was a sales engineer for General Electric. Mr. Eisenmann…
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Ray Kershaw was committed to helping
It was with the deepest sadness that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society heard of the passing of Ray Kershaw. Despite not having a connection to multiple sclerosis, Ray faithfully served our organization for nearly 25 years. During this time he got to know our friends who have MS and he diligently joined the movement to…
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Heading for the future
FRANK GALIPO Tom Wegner, 18, of Freehold Township, was one of the 533 students in the Freehold Township High School class of 2009 who graduated on June 23.
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Alexander Petroff
Mr. Petroff, 87, of Freehold Township, died, June 14, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a plant maintenance supervisor for Carter Wallace, Cranbury, for 18 years before his retirement 22 years ago. He previously worked at the A.&M. Karagheusian Rug Mill, Freehold, and as a lumber salesman. He served with the U.S.…
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Support for Marlboro’s Memorial Day parade was outstanding
Although this was a solemn day, it was a memorable day when our community comes out to pause and remember all those who have made the supreme sacrifice of life for freedom by honoring the unselfish contributions of the men and women who serve or have served in the United States military. Thanks to all…
