• FRHSD willing to listen to Jamesburg proposal

    Middlesex County district is looking for options in bid to end current arrangement The Freehold Regional High School District is one of five school districts that have informed the Jamesburg School District Board of Education they are willing to consider the idea of accepting high school students from Jamesburg. At the present time the Jamesburg…

  • Play will open with benefit for Rose’s Fund and MCSPCA

    FREEHOLD — Center Players will present “Sylvia,” an adult comedy about a love triangle between a middle-aged man, the dog he adopts and his surprised and perplexed wife. The production includes an opening night fundraiser to benefit two animal loving organizations: Rose’s Fund for Animals and the Monmouth County SPCA. “Sylvia” was written by A.R.…

  • Monmouth fair offers family entertainment

    From hip-hop to big band, entertainment at the Monmouth County Fair has a different flavor each night. Hip-hop dance group Illstyle and Peace Productions kicks off the fun when they take the stage on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Rooted in hip-hop, the group blends an eclectic mix of dance and performance…

  • U.S. Air Force veteran bids for public office

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Local Democrats have found a second candidate to run for a seat on the Township Committee. Edward Horigan, 63, will join Jennie Jeanette Mistretta, 66, on the Democratic ticket. Two three-year terms on the Township Committee will be up for grabs in November in Freehold Township. Horigan and Mistretta will face incumbent…

  • Photo contest seeks entries by Oct. 14

    The Freehold Soil Conservation District is sponsoring its annual photo contest. Photographers are asked to capture subjects in Middlesex and Monmouth counties in the following themed categories: agriculture, conservation practices, natural resources and wildlife. The contest is open in two divisions: adult (ages 18 and over) and teen (ages 13-17). A prize of $75 will…

  • House OKs funds to help prevent veterans’ suicide

    Supporters hoping that Senate will also approve funding BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Millions of dollars to help prevent suicide among U.S. soldiers and reservists is one step closer to being put in place. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) successfully offered an amendment in Congress to set aside $20 million for efforts to prevent military…

  • Dental care pays dividends in overall health

    Postponing checkups can have serious consequences, local hygienist warns BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Dental hygienist Deborah Locke, of Marlboro, chats with a patient at the office of Dr. William Moskowitz and Dr. Ryan Pannorfi in Aberdeen Township. Locke is passionate about getting out the message on the importance of dental hygiene and checkups. ERIC SUCAR staff…

  • Committeewoman suggests more meetings might help

    Roth notes that some months only have one meeting scheduled in Manalapan BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Manalapan Committeewoman Michelle Roth has suggested that the Manalapan Township Committee is not meeting often enough to deal with all of the issues facing residents and the municipality. Roth made her comments during the July 13 meeting of the…

  • Lending a helping hand

    Nathan Koh (l) and Erin Lee, both of Maryland, paint the exterior of a home on Campbell Court, Freehold Township, as they participate in a program sponsored by the World Changers. The program gives young people the opportunity to travel to an area and help complete upgrades to homes.

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