• Elizabeth C. Shortell

    Mrs. Shortell, 86, of Matawan, died July 10, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was predeceased by her husband, John Shortell, in 1997; a son, Michael, in 2005; an infant daughter, Kathleen; a brother; and a sister. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Avicolli of Jackson and Mary Ellen Grosso of…

  • Theme weeks keep campers busy

    Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore running a summer camp at Georgian Court University BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer It is a rainy afternoon in July and 90 girls from the “Girls Are Great” day camp are sprawled out on the floor of the Casino at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, doing yoga. Arts and crafts…

  • Strawberry to speak in Jackson

    Former New York Mets and New York Yankees slugger Darryl Strawberry will appear at Jackson Memorial High School, 101 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Strawberry will speak, answer questions from the audience and sign autographs. “Darryl Strawberry will speak beginning at 1 p.m.,” said Glenn Cantor, fundraising co-chairperson for Congregation…

  • Ragan, Hinton win Run for Water 5K

    The Run for Water 5K at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, on July 25 was a hit. With more than 150 runners participating in either the 5K race or the half-mile Fun Run, the field exceeded expectations for a first-year event in a difficult economic time. More importantly, the event was able to raise money…

  • Board gives go-ahead to random drug tests

    FRHSD students who have ‘privileges’ will be subject to tests, board decides BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District is taking steps toward initiating random drug testing among students who are categorized as privileged. Privileged children as defined by FRHSD administrators are those students who participate in sports programs, afterschool activities…

  • Harriet A. Killins

    Mrs. Killins, 72, of Eatontown, died July 25, 2009, at home. She was a nurse at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, for 20 years, retiring in 1995. She was predeceased by her husband, Bucky Eugene Killins, in 2002; and a grandson, Eric Wahl, in 2001. She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen King of Jackson,…

  • Dems and GOP still seek candidates

    Two seats on Howell council will be on November ballot BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer As the filing deadline for candidates who wish to run in a special municipal election draws near, Howell political leaders are readying candidates to run in November. In regular circumstances, 2009 would not have been a municipal election year in…

  • Prescription Bus to visit Jackson on Aug. 9

    JACKSON — The prescription bus, sponsored by America’s pharmaceutical research companies, will return to Jackson to assist those who are uninsured or struggling financially and in need of medications. “The number of people who are unable to afford their medication grows daily as more and more people lose their jobs,” Township Council President Mike Kafton…

  • Rachel Alexandra delivers at Haskell

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer After receiving rock-star treatment all weekend at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Rachel Alexandra certainly appeased her legion of fans in the $1.25 million Haskell Invitational on Aug. 2. Jockey Calvin Borel motions to the crowd as he guides Rachel Alexandra to victory in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, Oceanport,…

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