• Young man knew what to do at accident scene

    Joseph Vitale used a sled to rescue injured motorist in Pa. crash BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer   Joseph Vitale MARLBORO — Joseph Vitale was frightened after witnessing a car crash, but quickly set aside his fear and rushed to the aid of a woman who was involved in the wreck. Joseph, 12, of Marlboro,…

  • Threat of H1N1 flu has officials on high alert

    Manalapan official tells audience, ‘You can’t wash your hands too much’ BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — David Richardson, Manalapan’s health officer, enlightened concerned members of the community with the latest information about the H1N1 influenzaAvirus, also known as swine flu, at two meetings conducted in the auditorium of the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School…

  • Town calls on state to curb mandates

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Municipal officials recently passed a resolution urging the elimination of state-imposed mandates. In simple terms, Freehold Township officials want New Jersey’s higher-ups to stop telling them what to do without providing financial assistance for the job. The resolution passed by the Township Committee in September states…

  • In the Service

    Jason R. Dela Cruz, the son of Richard J. and Margaret A. Dela Cruz of Howell, has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader’s Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming an Army officer. College…

  • Fundraiser hopes to ease burden of breast cancer

    Women invited to enjoy complimentary salon and spa services at Avanti with $25 donation BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Avanti Day Resort is the kind of place a woman goes to feel better about herself. Now Avanti, named national Salon of the Year by Salon Today, is doing something to help many women who are…

  • Alarm system owners may connect to police console

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — Any business owner or resident who has an alarm system at his place of business or residence now has the option of linking up directly to the Marlboro Police Department and using the department’s digital alarm system. The digital alarm system console at police headquarters is in place…

  • Guests enjoy annual Latino fest in Freehold

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Downtown Freehold Borough was alive with the sights, sounds, colors and flavors of the Latino culture on Oct. 3. The fifth annual Latino Festival celebrated Latino heritage and culture and reached out to people of all backgrounds during a day of music, food and fun. The event…

  • County recognizes citizens who answered call to service

    Several Monmouth County residents were presented with Citizen Service Awards at the county’s recent Call to Service Day event that recognized efforts to improve the community and challenged attendees to step up and do their part to make Monmouth County the best it can be. “Monmouth County’s Citizen Service Awards focus on thanking people for…

  • Chief & town will head to court

    BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Representatives of the township and Manalapan Police Chief Stuart Brown are scheduled to be in court on Oct. 22 as the matter concerning a one-day suspension of the chief continues. The Township Committee authorized a one-day suspension for Brown after a hearing officer recommended the punishment for Manalapan’s…

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