• Anthony “Tony” Joseph Modafferi

    Mr. Modafferi, 73, a resident of Freehold Township since 2003, died Nov. 3, 2009, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a dock builder for the City of New York, retiring in 1999. He was predeceased by a son, FredericModafferi; and a sister, Catherine Ascione. He is survived by his wife of 27 years,…

  • Area harriers shining on top college teams

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Former teammates and rivals are distinguishing themselves at the major college level in women’s cross country competition. Ashley Higginson and Allison Linnell, who were teammates at Colts Neck High School, and former Jackson Memorial High School standout Amanda Marino are competing for three of the best teams in the United…

  • Colonial Fair planned for Nov. 13 and 14

    The annual Colonial Fair is set for 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at First Presbyterian Church, 45 Market St., Perth Amboy. The event will feature a Colonial display on stage. Homemade food will be available 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 13 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14. Handmade items will…

  • Albert C. Keim Sr.

    Mr. Keim, 78, a resident of Howell since 1959, died Nov. 2, 2009, at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He retired in 1997 after 30 years of employment at the Foodtown Corporation. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lois Schmeiser Keim; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen and Vincent Coletta…

  • Dassa retains county tennis championship

    Marlboro H.S. junior wins second straight first singles crown BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Michelle Dassa was quite miffed when the seedings for the Monmouth County tennis tournament were announced. The defending champion from Marlboro High School found herself inexplicably unseeded. “Just like last year,” she said. “It made me more determined. I was a…

  • AAUW seeks donations of books

    The American Association of University Women’s Freehold Chapter is currently accepting book donations for its annual book sale. With the exception of Reader’s Digest and textbooks, all book donations are appreciated. Contact Joan at 732-431-2297 for drop-off instructions. The proceeds from this sale support scholarships for women returning to college and senior girls from the…

  • Investigate facts about health care reform, Medicare

    Fixing our broken health care system is far too important to be derailed by myths and scare tactics perpetuated by special interest groups trying to block progress on health care reform. You may have heard the outrageous claim that health care reform will get rid of Medicare. In fact, for people in Medicare, health care…

  • James Otto Rolfe Sr.

    Mr. Rolfe, 76, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 3, 2009, in Freehold Township. He resided in Highland Park before moving to Freehold Township seven years ago. He was a retired carpenter. He was predeceased by a son, James Otto Rolfe Jr. He is survived by his wife, Valentine Hugly Rolfe; a son, Duane H. Rolfe;…

  • Braves top Mustangs to reach CJ IV semis

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer There is a reason the playoffs are called the second season: because it is. Records hardly matter, since the teams that are playing the best in the playoffs are the ones that advance. ERIC SUCAR staff Manalapan’s Allison Carhart (l) and Marlboro’s Logan DeCicco go shoulder to shoulder as they…

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