• Principal lauds board for support of school

    State designates Manalapan as high-achieving facility BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Manalapan High School Principal Jeff Simon, who is facing tenure charges, did not dive into the details of the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education’s case against him at the April 23 board meeting. Instead, Simon, who is currently suspended from his…

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    • A book swap hosted by G’LOV (Graeme’s League of Volunteers) will be held from 6-9 p.m. May 4 in the Applegate School cafeteria, 47 Jeanne Brennan Drive, Freehold Township. Gently used books appealing to all age groups are encouraged for trade. Canned goods will also be collected for the local food bank. Details: [email protected].…

  • Ex-senior center director pleads guilty in scheme

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Arlene Golub, the former director of the Freehold Township Senior Center, pleaded guilty on April 30 to theft by failing to remit a $4,284 payment back to township coffers from a local travel agency that had arranged two vacation cruises for senior center members, Monmouth County Prosecutor Peter E. Warshaw Jr. announced.…

  • Union presses board for new deal

    Members of the Freehold Regional Education Association (FREA) stood before the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education onApril 23 to rally for a fair contract. FREA represents the interests of about 1,000 school district employees, including teachers, guidance counselors and nurses. The union’s current contract will expire on June 30, district spokeswoman Nakell…

  • Indie comic artist stages ‘War of the Independents’

    Comic book creator brings super heroes together in epic series BY CHUCK O’DONNELL Correspondent Dave Ryan Dave Ryan is like a caped superman from the pages of his comics who bravely battles on in the face of insurmountable odds. Ryan and his fellow independent and small-press comic book creators wage a constant battle in a…

  • Judge rules zoners on solid ground vs. helipad

    Colts Neck wins in Superior Court; town appeals DOT’s approval of Trump amenity BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer State Superior Court Judge Lawrence M. Lawson has upheld the Colts Neck Zoning Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny an application for a helipad at the Trump National Golf Club, off Route 34, Colts Neck. In July…

  • 60 years spent ‘on call’

    Bill Madden marks milestone as a volunteer with Freehold First Aid Squad BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Bill Madden, 84, of Freehold Borough, is making history in 2012 as the first person to serve as a 60-year active volunteer member of the Freehold First Aid and Emergency Squad. For more photos, see Photo Galleries…

  • Gov. Christie to host town hall meeting in Freehold

    Gov. Chris Christie will hold a Town Hall meeting in Freehold on May 8 at the National Guard Armory, 635 Park Ave. (Business Route 33), Freehold. Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. and seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Residents are encouraged to bring their family members, friends and neighbors for this…

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    Metuchen High School basketball coach Jon Korellis has announced that applications are being accepted for the 2012 Bulldog Breakout Camp, which debuts this summer at the high school. The camp will be co-directed by Korellis and former Metuchen player, Marquis Blakely, who went on to star for the University of Vermont and is currently a…

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