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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A shovel and sand make a dynamic duo at the Jersey shore.

  • Police investigate suspicious incidents

    MANALAPAN — Police are investigating an incident in which an adult male approached a teenage girl. Police said that at 6:50 a.m. June 23, an Asian man approached a 16-year-old girl in the area of Shilling Road. The man was driving a light blue four-door vehicle with New Jersey license plates. The man had a…

  • Public hearing expected on school expansion plan

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Correspondent FREEHOLD — A state Department of Education review launched in response to a request from the Freehold Borough K-8 School District is “moving forward,” according to Superintendent of Schools Rocco Tomazic. After a $32.9 million school construction referendum was rejected by voters twice, the Board of Education petitioned the state…

  • DATEBOOK

     Weichert, Realtors will host a paper shredding event at its office at 455 Route 9 south, Manalapan, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11. Individuals who would like to shred documents are asked to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to a local food bank.  At 10 a.m. July…

  • Manalapan officials reject plan for stores, apartments

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – A proposed development mixing retail uses with 900 apartments is off the table in Manalapan. At a special meeting of the Township Committee held June 29 at Manalapan High School, municipal officials said a development proposal put forth by Cardinale Enterprises several months ago will not be considered.…

  • Two churches join Habitat for Humanity to build home

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer The future home of the Tello family is at 108 Center St., Freehold Borough. The house was built through a partnership among Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, the Colts Neck Reformed Church and St. Rose of Lima Church. FREEHOLD — The dream of home ownership will soon become a…

  • Equine rescue seeks funds to continue saving lives

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Lisa Post administers medication to Ozzy, center, a 10-year-old mule, while Wyatt, an 18- year-old Hanoverian, looks on in a field at the Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center, Millstone Township. PHOTOS BY FRANK GALIPO Helping Hearts Equine Rescue Inc. needs funds to survive through the summer, according to volunteer Julie Stern. Helping…

  • Fire district wins approval to build garage

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer Voters have approved the construction of a garage behind the Manalapan Township Volunteer Fire Company firehouse on Sweetmans Lane. The special election was called by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 2 and held on June 20. Joseph Spevak, secretary of the board, said the referendum was approved…

  • Car shows rev up fun for whole family

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Steve Dillon of Monroe Township cleans his 1935 Graham at the Classic Car Cruise held at The Shoppes of Old Bridge on July 3. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Car enthusiasts, as well as families and investors, are flocking to car cruise nights throughout New Jersey to take a look at…

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