• Slow go in rebuilding Haiti

    By ARIANA IGNERI Staff Writer Representatives of the Monmouth Worship Center, Marlboro, recently traveled to Haiti to help residents continue their recovery from a 2010 earthquake that caused significant damage to the Caribbean nation. MARLBORO — After a devastating earthquake struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, officials at the Monmouth Worship Center, Vanderburg Road, sent…

  • Teaching children to read to learn is program’s goal

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A grant from the United Way of Monmouth County is keeping youngsters in the YMCA Community Center summer program on track with the learning process during their break from school. A $22,400 Early Grade Reading Summer Program grant was received in June, according to Mel O’Neal, outreach…

  • Historic Walnford to host sweet corn festival

    UPPER FREEHOLD — There is something about corn that perfectly symbolizes summertime in New Jersey. The Sweet Corn Festival at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold Township, will mix fun and excitement with the Garden State’s favorite summer vegetable. To be held on Aug. 17 from noon to 5 p.m., this new event will feature crafts, games…

  • Contamination, traffic, layout still being discussed for Northpointe

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Northpointe residential development application is back before the Marlboro Planning Board with proposed changes to the site plan that call for fewer bulk variances. In May 2012, the board denied the application without prejudice due to what members said was a lack of information and the refusal…

  • Quiltmaker sews memories into Remembering Flags

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Helen Phillips began sewing quilts to help people with memory problems, and her hobby soon evolved into creating Remembering Flags for Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in combat. Helen Phillips has been busier than ever this year, stitching more than 185 flag quilts for Gold Star…

  • Freehold Twp. board gives OK to Catena Audi

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The Freehold Township Planning Board has approved the construction of an Audi automobile dealership on Route 9 north, Freehold Township. An application submitted by Catena Motors of Freehold LLC was approved on Aug. 1. Owner Ray Catena will build a 72,605- square-foot Audi dealership on the former site of…

  • Scam ALERTS

    The following is a brief list of scams that have been reported to area police departments.  Cable TV scam: A caller statesthat he or she is from a reputable cablecompany, and says the company is giving away a 200-channel promotion. Thecaller will only take cash or a prepaiddebit card. Always call the cable company…

  • Police: Season of the scam

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan resident Donna Gould never thought she would become a target of a scam. That is, until two weeks ago, when she answered her phone and heard, “Grandma, it’s me.” Thinking it was her grandson Austin, she continued the conversation and listened as the panicked voice on the other end…

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    Shakayla Richardson, 13, Destiny Crudup, 12, and Shalonda Hickman, 13, (l-r) plan their strategy while playing capture the flag in the Y-Limpics at Liberty Street Park, Freehold Borough, Aug. 2. The Y-Limpics was sponsored by the YMCA Community Center. CLAIRE SHEPROW

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