-

Veteran’s family comments about recent article
This letter is in response to the recent article “Photo of VietnamVet Chosen for National Tour.” The family of John E. McDonough was very saddened by this article and the claim being made regarding John’s death. We have his autopsy report and what he died of is not mentioned in this record. John died of…
-

The Magic 8-Ball says, ‘Reply hazy; try again’
CODA GREG BEAN Although this column will appear after the Nov. 2 mid-term election, it was written beforehand, which makes it one of the most difficult of the year. I got so frustrated reading conflicting polls from races I’m interested in around the state and nation that I finally said the heck with it, and…
-

Charity offers helping hand in tough times
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Times are difficult all over and many people are trying to do their best to help individuals who are in need. For example, take Yolanda Curry, who has recently established a charity she calls This Dime Inside Is for Love. Curry, of Freehold Borough, is a retired…
-

‘Contemporary Encounter With the Icon’s Invitation’
For most people, the sight of an oil-soaked pelican struggling to flap its wings is enough to evoke anger or deep sadness, but for Mary-Paula Cancienne, R.S.M., Ph.D., the image is more than that. It also provides an opportunity for people to think deeply about their relationship to the natural world. “Tears and Hope” The…
-

Freehold temple celebrates its place in local history
FREEHOLD — To honor its centennial year, the Freehold Jewish Center, Congregation Agudath Achim, Broad Street, will run a series of events with the goals of celebrating its rich history, as well as opening its doors to the community to reveal the depth and breadth of its congregation, religious observance, family culture, and its gem…
-

Monmouth historian appointed
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has named Randall Gabrielan of Middletown to the position of county historian. Randall Gabrielan Gabrielan, a former insurance broker, turned an avocation into a second career. Writing and historical research, which overlapped his prior work, took a new turn in 1994 with the publication of his first book, “Middletown…
-

Historical assoc. taps president
The Board of Trustees of the Monmouth County Historical Association has announced the election of its 20th president, Claire Knopf of Rumson. Claire Knopf Knopf assumed Knopf assumed the office of president of the Board of Trustees at the Sept. 21 board meeting held at the association’s headquarters in Freehold Borough. According to a press…
-

After years of waiting, Millstone declares developer in default
$1.9M surety bond was issued in ’04 for improvements in Waterside Crossing BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Members of the Township Committee voted unanimously to declare a developer in default at their Oct. 20 meeting. A default hearing was held for Orleans at Millstone, LLC, which is building a development on Furlong Drive, next…
-

Group presses for action for Breza tract trail grant
Dec. 15 deadline approaching for matching grant application from U.F. and Allentown BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Two years ago, members of the Crosswicks–Doctors Creek Watershed Association (CDCWA) came before the governing body with a plan for a trail complex linking the then-newly preserved Breza Road tract to the new middle school and…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
