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Ethel Steen
90, of Colts Neck Mrs. Steen was born in Colts Neck and was raised in Freehold Twp. and had lived in Neptune before moving to Howell in 1957. She was a Floor Supervisor, for Signal Light, Neptune, until her retirement in 1979. Prior to this, she worked for Blueberry Acres, Tinton Falls, NJ. She was…
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Employees responsible for board’s predicament
The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education has been directed by the state of New Jersey Commission on Higher Education to "bring to our attention any specific instances in which school district employees may be in violation of state law." The board should do everything within its power to comply with the directive…
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David W. Davison
Mr., Davison, 83, of Manalapan died Aug. 31, 2008, at his family’s home in Freehold, and had resided in Freehold before moving to Manalapan Township. A U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of World War II, he was a maintenance worker at the Monmouth County Detention Center, Freehold, where he was employed for 16 years before his…
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For the Record
Cara Smith, 17, of Brielle, was named the winner of the 2008 Freehold Idol contest in Freehold Borough on Aug. 21. Cara’s hometown was incorrect in an article that appeared in the Sept. 3 edition of the News Transcript.
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Kenneth R. Burke Jr.
Mr. Burke, 35, of Freehold Township, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin. He was born in Neptune and had resided in Howell before moving to Freehold Township. Mr. Burke was a graduate of Freehold Township High School. He is survived by his father, Kenneth R. Burke Sr., Freehold Township; his…
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Google Earth doesn’t know they exist
Are We There Yet? LORI CLINCH There are those in the world who are electronically in-tune. They are brilliant, they are skilled and the largest lot of them are under the age of 15. I have one child who communicates to his people via text messages. Another child who lives with his iPod, and just…
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Elizabeth “Betty” Schram
Mrs. Schram, 91, of Freehold, died Aug. 30, 2008, at Bartley Health Care, Jackson. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Schram was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Jerome E. Schram, in 1985; a granddaughter, Kate Caruso; sonsin law James Caruso and Charles Hayes; and sisters, Carol (Tiny) Wieser and Margie Walker. She leaves behind…
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Republican Club president committed to moving Marlboro forward
Marlboro has been home to me and my family for over 20 years. My children were born here, attended the Marlboro schools and I operate my business in this great town. I was recently honored by being elected president of the Marlboro Republican Club. This has become a part of my daily life. This club’s…
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Robert C. Grove
Mr. Grove, 96, of Applewood Estates, Freehold Township, died Sept. 2, 2008, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was an accountant for Harry M. Stevens Inc., New York City, where he was employed for 31 years before his retirement 32 years ago. His wife, Rhodajane Hudnut Grove, died in 1992. Surviving are two daughters,…
