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A promise made; a promise kept
Millstone resident’s theater company will produce shows to benefit charities BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer MILLSTONE — Two weeks before her younger brother Larry died from melanoma, Laurie Edwards promised him she would do something really good with her life. Edwards wanted to make a difference in honor of her brother. She wanted to work…
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Proposal for Habitat homes may be heard by planners
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — An application that was made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment seeking a use variance to subdivide property for 12 homes on a 4-acre parcel off Kozloski Road now appears headed for a hearing before the Freehold Township Planning Board. The application submitted by Western Monmouth…
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Area resident charged with burglary in 2 municipalities
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer AFreehold Borough man has been charged in connection with a series of burglaries that recently occurred in Freehold Borough and Freehold Township. Isiah Casrell, 24, was arrested on June 21 by Freehold Borough Detective Michael George. Casrell was initially arrested on outstanding warrants for parole violation. Casrell was subsequently…
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Avallone concludes community service
Freehold Twp. official steps away from public spotlight BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Dorothy Avallone FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Dorothy Avallone has been referred to as an “inspiration,” “a dedicated public servant,” “an institution” and “a Godsend” by her fellow members of the Township Committee. In the words of Township Administrator Thomas Antus, Avallone is…
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3 police officers honored for performing ‘heroic act’
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three Freehold Township police officers have been cited for bravery after battling heat and smoke during a May 26 fire at the Avalon apartment complex on South Street. Today, a woman is alive because of their heroic efforts. Detective William Holohan, Police Officer William Ketelaar and…
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Manalapan concert series announced
MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Arts Council (MAC) is inviting the community to attend its second annual free summer concert series slated to be held on three Wednesday nights in July and August. BeatleMania will perform the music of the Beatles at 8 p.m. July 28, complete with costumes and authentic vintage instruments. A teen band…
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Drop-in event helps to raise money for local organization
BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent MANALAPAN — Raising Hope for Others, an organization that raises money to help area residents cope with medical expenses and meet other needs, will host a fundraising event on Aug. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 461 Tennent Road, Manalapan. Guests are invited to drop in; no reservations are necessary…
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Monmouth County League of Women Voters elects officers
RED BANK — At the recent annual convention meeting of the InterLeague Organization (ILO) of the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County, the following officers were elected for 2010-11: Presidents Marie Curtis and Louise Usechak; Secretary Camille Terracciano; Treasurer Don Curtis; Directors Barbara Chaudhery, Michelle Perkinson and Sue Sferas; Voter Service Sharon Steinhorn; and…
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Young women listen to words of encouragement
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks at leadership institute in Freehold BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer She has locked up criminals, been Monmouth County’s first female sheriff and is New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor. She is also a law professor, a wife and the mother of three boys — all in all, a most impressive…
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