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     The Old Bridge Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. May 22 at the Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 south, Old Bridge. The organization is dedicated to helping members become confidant and effective public speakers. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. Details: http://oldbridge.toastmas tersclubs.org/  Especially For…

  • Woman’s weight loss journey continues

    Jennifer Lilley lost 70 lbs.; she now runs a website that ‘motivates’ others BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Jennifer Lilley Jennifer Lilley lost 70 pounds six years ago and she has kept every one of those pounds off her 130-pound body — a good story for sure. The better story, however, is how Lilley,…

  • Golf outing to benefit Sept. 11 foundation

    The New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Foundation’s golf classic will be held June 10 at the Beacon Hill Country Club, 8 Beacon Hill Road, Atlantic Highlands. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Shotgun start will be 1 p.m. There will be a barbecue lunch, silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. A cocktail hour and awards dinner will…

  • JCP&L addressing issues in Freehold

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A new project to be completed by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) will benefit residents in the Spring Street and Center Street areas of Freehold Borough in the event of a power outage, according to Mayor Nolan Higgins. Higgins said municipal officials recently met with representatives…

  • Program for autistic youths continues role in Marlboro

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — A nonprofit group that educates individuals with autism will continue its relationship with the Marlboro K- 8 School District. At its May 7 meeting, the Board of Education entered into an agreement with the SEARCH Day Program to allow the entity to operate a satellite classroom in the…

  • Freehold Township pays tribute to veteran first aid volunteer

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad member Bill Madden can now tell people he has had a day honoring him. Madden, a Freehold Borough resident, has been an active member of the first aid squad for 61 years. He was recently recognized for his dedication and…

  • Two men sent to hospital after incident at restaurant

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Two men concluded a Saturday night visit to the Metropolitan Café, East Main Street, with a brief stay in the CentraState Medical Center emergency room after being involved in an altercation that led to head injuries for both individuals. Police were called to respond to a disturbance…

  • Defamation lawsuit still pending against former committeewoman

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The initial period of discovery has been extended in a defamation lawsuit that names a former member of the Manalapan Township Committee as a defendant. In response to a column that was published in the News Transcript on May 15, Stephen J. Foley Jr., of the firm Campbell,…

  • Brooklyn man pleads guilty in Marlboro pharmacy theft

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — When the Union Hill- Supremo Pharmacy was robbed on June 17, 2012, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of drugs went out the door. On May 8, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman issued a press release which stated that a Brooklyn, N.Y., man had admitted to his involvement…

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