• Kenneth J. Wilkinson

    Mr. Wilkinson, 63, of Manalapan, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Oct. 23, 2012, at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. A graduate of Pace University in New York City, he worked for the Depository Trust Company on Wall Street for many years. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond. Surviving are his wife, Debra; a son, Eric…

  • Driver gets summons after vehicle hits bus

    FREEHOLD — The young driver of a vehicle that hit a school bus near Freehold High School on the morning of Oct. 9 received a summons for careless driving. According to information provided by the Freehold Regional High School District on the day of the accident, eight Freehold High School students who were on the…

  • Shutzer, Griffiths appreciate support in Freehold Borough

    I t is with a great deal of honor and humility that we sincerely thank the residents of Freehold Borough who elected us to serve as their representatives on the Borough Council. We love this town and we will proudly serve its citizens. We pledge to always do what we believe is in the best…

  • Some people in Manalapan did make a difference during two storms

    We have always joked that 100 people, in each generation, run Manalapan and that they trip over each other wherever they go. That fact has never been more apparent, or welcome, than during the two weeks of hurricane and snow storms. Note: I am, uncomfortably, not one of the 100. I saw them at the…

  • Facts show mayor was in control of response

    I n the recent storms visited upon our area, people lost their homes, some people died, people were without electricity and encountered other losses. For the most part, what I witnessed in our town was not only a massive effort by our government to work with JCP&L to restore power, as well as the unending…

  • 2 stories of storm survival

    BY GLORIA WEG Staff Writer New Jerseyans are used to a fastpaced way of life in the Garden State. Sandy disrupted that routine for millions of residents along the shore and inland. For beach residents, the hybrid “Frankenstorm” challenged expectations and was merciless and merciful at times. Michael Pellettiere, 62, of Ortley Beach, confronted Sandy…

  • in the service 

    Navy Seaman Christopher J. Robinson, son of Janet A. Robinson of Manalapan and Albert E. Robinson of Edison, recently reported for duty at Navy and Marine Intelligence Training Center, Virginia Beach, Va. Robinson is a 1998 graduate of Manalapan High School. He joined the Navy Reserve in July 2012. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Paul…

  • business briefs 

    Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor, is participating in the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” statewide program to collect nonperishable food, shirts, pants, shoes, coats, hats, gloves and scarves being sponsored by the Association of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors. People can drop off items at Brokstein’s chiropractic office at 9 Broadway, Freehold. The items will be…

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