• Doris M. Jacklin

    Mrs. Jacklin, 85, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 15, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. She was a switchboard operator for CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, before her retirement. Prior to that, Mrs. Jacklin was a telephone operator for New York Bell Telephone Co. She was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Roman…

  • Manalapan wants end to unfunded mandates

    MANALAPAN — Township officials passed a resolution on Nov. 10 urging the elimination of state-imposed unfunded mandates. The resolution passed by the Township Committee states that in 1995, New Jersey voters approved an amendment to the state Constitution that was supposed to “curb lawmakers’ penchant” for mandating new programs for the state and local governments…

  • Toys, coats will be collected until Dec. 15

    The American Legion Auxiliary Post 434, 11 Sanford St., Manalapan, is holding a toy drive for local needy children from now until Dec. 15. New, unwrapped toys may be brought to the post to be distributed locally. Unwanted coats are also needed and may be brought in for distribution to people in need.

  • Edgar M. Hargis

    Mr. Hargis, 93, of Howell, died Nov. 17, 2009, at home. He was the director of adult education for Monmouth County from 1970 to 1978. Prior to that, he was a principal of the Ardena School and served as superintendent of schools for Howell Township from 1957 to 1970. Mr. Hargis was a U.S. Army…

  • Residents asked to adopt a family for the holiday season

    MARLBORO — The Social Action Committee of the Marlboro Jewish Center has initiated an Adopt-a-Family program for the holiday season. This year especially, the holidays for many families will not necessarily be a time of joy and excitement, but rather a source of stress and disappointment. For these families holiday gifts will not be a…

  • Datebook

    • The American Legion Auxiliary Post 434, 11 Sanford St., Manalapan, is holding a toy drive for local needy children from now until Dec. 15. New, unwrapped toys may be brought to the post to be distributed locally. Unwanted coats are also needed and may be brought in for distribution to people in need. •…

  • Colonials, Braves win Thanksgiving games

    The Freehold High School and Manalapan High School football teams ended the 2009 season on a high note by winning their Thanksgiving Day rivalry games. For Coach Mark Ciccotelli’s Freehold Colonials, their 32-7 win at home over Colts Neck on Nov. 26 gave them a winning record for the season and just their second win…

  • Gallo captures third Born to Run crown

    Avila is first overall in race on day after Thanksgiving BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Lindsey Gallo was back on familiar terrain for the Born to Run 5-Mile Run in Freehold Borough on Nov. 27. When she was starring at Howell High School and winning state titles, Gallo used to train on the roads near…

  • Michael J. Fasano

    Mr. Fasano, 98, of Howell, died Nov. 10, 2009, at The Manor, Freehold. He was an insurance investigator with Utica Mutual, Utica, N.Y., until his retirement. Mr. Fasano was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, in 2007. He is survived by two nephews, Steven Piraino of Bronxville, N.Y., and Frank Piraino of Staten Island, N.Y. A…

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