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Cub Scout recruitment to begin in September
Boys in first through fifth grade who crave adventure, have a zest for learning, want to become good citizens and have a lot of fun are invited to attend free recruitment information nights hosted by Cub Scout packs in Freehold. The following recruitment information nights are scheduled: • West Freehold School/Laura Donovan School (Pack 155),…
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Pallone: Anger over health care bill due to misconceptions
Opponents vocal at town hall meeting in Red Bank BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) held his ground through three tumultuous town hall sessions on the administration’s proposed health care overhaul last week, and in the end, he remained committed to the legislation he helped draft. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR…
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County plans Oct. 20 job fair
Employers looking to hire qualified workers are invited to attend a job fair at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, scheduled for Oct. 20. The Monmouth County Division of Economic and Workforce Development, an arm of the county’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, is partnering with the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources and Brookdale Community…
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Real ‘Legends’ of classic rock to play in Downtown Freehold
Hollies’ Terry Sylvester, Wings’ Denny Laine to perform on Sept. 11 FREEHOLD — Rich Gatto, the CEO of Downtown Freehold, has announced a special concert event, “Legends of Rock,” in association with the Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, Marlboro. “Legends of Rock” will feature Terry Sylvester, formerly of the Hollies, and Denny Laine of Wings…
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N.Y. man charged with car burglary
MANALAPAN — Charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief, theft and criminal attempt have been lodged against Lui Heng Lee, 45, of Astoria, N.Y., in connection with an incident that occurred on Aug. 25 in the Town Pointe shopping center, Route 9 south. Manalapan police said that at 1 p.m., Patrolman Jean McCafferty…
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Freehold to host townwide yard sale
FREEHOLD — The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission is seeking resident participants for a town-wide yard sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. To encourage the maximum number of yard (garage) sales within the town limits on that day, the borough will waive any of the normal fees or permits required.…
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Former teacher faces charges in cash for grades scheme
COLTS NECK — A woman who taught social studies at Colts Neck High School has been charged with theft by deception in connection with an alleged scheme to charge students in return for extra credit points. In a press release issued Aug. 31, Colts Neck police said the teacher, Megan Laboy, collected more than $1,400…
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African Children’s Choir to perform in Freehold
FREEHOLD — The internationally acclaimed African Children’s Choir will perform a free community concert in Freehold Borough on Sept. 20. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St. For 25 years the African Children’s Choir has shown the world that Africa’s children have unlimited potential, they…
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Monmouth County correctional facilities are reaccredited
Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno recently announced that the Monmouth County Correctional Institution and the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center have been reaccredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Both county facilities are in Freehold Township. “This is a significant accomplishment for our office,” Guadagno said. “Being nationally reaccredited formally recognizes that the services we…
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