• Police continue to search for suspect in robberies

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Law enforcement agencies in Freehold Township and Colts Neck are continuing to search for a suspect in connection with several robberies that have recently occurred in both communities. The suspect is described as a black male, about 40 years old, with a chubby build, a bald head and bad…

  • Authorities: Connecticut man participated in bomb threats

    Matthew Tollis Nine months after bomb threats at Allentown High School and at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel caused panic, a Connecticut man has been charged with federal offenses in connection with his alleged involvement in those incidents. According to an affidavit filed on Sept. 9, Matthew Tollis, 21, of Wethersfield, Conn., allegedly…

  • Blues and BBQ festival returning to Marlboro

    MARLBORO — The fourth annual Marlboro Blues & BBQ Festival will make its fiery return to the township on Sept. 20, featuring food, music and a chance to win a guitar signed by Bon Jovi. The festival, which takes place at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, was created by the Marlboro Sunshine Fund,…

  • Songwriter puts personal experiences into music

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A.P. Mauro A ccording to Colts Neck resident A.P. Mauro, the hallmark of country music used to be songs about life experiences: hardships, or love, or admiring someone from a distance. But that is not so much the case anymore. “If you listen to more popular country music on the…

  • New Jersey will allow sports betting at racetracks, casinos

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Within the next month, representatives of Monmouth Park, Oceanport, expect to see patrons wagering on New York Jets and New York Giants football games and other sporting events. Dennis Drazin, consultant to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said he hopes to have a betting parlor…

  • District mourns teacher

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Lauren Mitchell Staff members and students in the Upper Freehold Regional School District are continuing to mourn the death of teacher Lauren Mitchell. Superintendent of Schools Richard Fitzpatrick said Mitchell died on Sept. 4. Mitchell, 55, “was a beloved member of the Allentown High School professional community and was proud to…

  • Later school start time sought for teens

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer School officials in some local districts say delaying the start of the school day is not feasible due in part to conflicts with busing schedules and after-school activities. Parents know all too well the battle of pulling teenagers out of bed to go to school. Karen Famiglietti would like to…

  • Photo

    Barbara Westrich, left, and Tracey Foley share a laugh during their visit to the 23rd annual Bluegrass and Pig Roast Harvest Festival Weekend held at the Cream Ridge Winery, Upper Freehold Township. The weekend of festivities was held on Sept. 13-14.

  • MANVILLE: Hurricane Floyd began run of battering storms

    MANVILLE: Hurricane Floyd began run of battering storms

    As Floyd’s flood waters rose on Main Street, about the only way to connect the north and sides of the borough was to walk the railroad tracks.

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