• Stalag 17 remains vivid for ex-POW

    Armand C. Di Schiavi recounts experiences during local talk BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Some people may remember the World War II story about Stalag 17 in which American prisoners of war were held captive in a German prison camp in Austria. PHOTOS BY DAVE BENJAMIN Armand C. Di Schiavi, 89, who spent time as…

  • Colts Neck students aid Habitat efforts

    COLTS NECK — Helping people have a place to call home is one of the main goals of the Colts Neck High School chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The students furthered their efforts to help others by presenting the Western Monmouth Chapter of Habitat for Humanity with $3,500 toward the construction of a home for…

  • Disaster drill preps first responders for emergencies

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Oceanport residents woke up on a recent Saturday morning to the sound of a medical helicopter circling the Wolf Hill Park and the sight of various emergency personnel vehicles coming into the park for an early morning drill. KATHY CHANG Members of local Scout groups portray the victims in a…

  • Three Eagle Scouts honored by Troop 358

    Boy Scout Troop 358 from Freehold held a triple Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sept. 12 for Evan Lee, Matt Welch and Chris Yang. All three boys are 17 years old. Eagle Scouts Evan Lee, Chris Yang and Matt Welch Scoutmaster Daria Jakimowska bestowed the award to the three young men. With approximately 130…

  • After years, plans on table for homes

    AST Sunnyside Road will include affordable homes and market rate units BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A plan to build 220 residential units on a former Route 9 egg farm was partially heard by the Planning Board on Sept. 17 after the Howell Township Council made certain concessions for its construction in April.…

  • Police Explorers pull off big victory

    MARLBORO — A team of Police Explorers from Marlboro Police Explorers Post 105 walked away with the first place trophy for the Lowest Combined Team Weight in the 13th annual Continental Airlines Plane Pull to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey on Sept. 26 at Newark Liberty International Airport. The annual event is hosted by Continental…

  • Board taps Xavier to fill vacant seat

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Daniel Xavier FREEHOLD — Daniel Xavier has a penchant for helping people. He has been involved in community service efforts since he moved to Freehold Borough four years ago and will now take that spirit of volunteerism to the Freehold Borough K-8 School District by becoming the newest member…

  • Eagle Scouts recognized

    Boy Scout Troop 155, chartered by the West Freehold School PTO, Freehold Township, congratulated its recent Eagle Scout recipients Thomas M. Ferrara, Edmund O’Brien, Andrew O’Sullivan and Travis Sandin. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. A number of specific skills…

  • 5-lot subdivision gains preliminary approval

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO — A major subdivision for five lots — four residential lots and one lot for storm water management — received preliminary approval from the Planning Board on Sept. 2. The property where the new homes will be constructed is at the intersection of Conover Road, Gallya Grove and Imbrie…

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