• Weathermen going overboard these days

    Wind chill haters, unite! When I was a kid, temperatures were temperatures, and if you did not have enough sense to dress for the cold, your mother did: “Put your mackinaw, leggings and hat on before you go out — and close the door behind you!” Why all the hype in today’s weather forecasting? Why…

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    A visit by a therapy dog to the Parsons Elementary School in North Brunswick on March 7 gave one first-grader a chance to do some hands-on learning. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • St. Patrick’s parade scheduled for March 16 in Freehold

    FREEHOLD — Those who were born Irish and all other members of the community are invited to participate in the third annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 16. The parade is sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC), which is inviting everyone to decorate themselves, floats, bicycles, dogs, etc. Leading the parade will…

  • Parent says new standards cause woes for students

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The implementation of the Common Core State Standards this school year has caused Kara McGeehan’s daughter to struggle with academics and self-esteem. McGeehan spoke during the March 4 meeting of the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education. She said the new curriculum has proved overbearing for her…

  • Freehold American Legion post will be shuttered twice

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Municipal proceedings against American Legion Post 54 have resulted in disciplinary action being levied on the veterans organization. The post, which has its headquarters on West Main Street, Freehold Borough, will have its club license suspended and be closed twice — four days at a time for…

  • ‘One Song’ reflects aspirations for world peace

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent “One Song,” which was written by Mitchell Jay more than 20 years ago, is garnering international attention. With some finesse, one song may be able to help bring peace throughout the world. Mitchell Jay of Millstone Township believes it is possible. A song Jay wrote more than 20 years ago is…

  • Accreditation process reviews police policies and procedures

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer A process that is expected to improve the efficiency of public safety and enhance accountability for the Freehold Borough Police Department is underway, according to Frank E. Rodgers, of the Rodgers Group. Rodgers is a retired lieutenant colonel from the New Jersey State Police. He attended the March 3…

  • Irish eyes and ears focus on pipes and drums

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Frank Johnson and Kate Honan rehearse with other members of the Pipes and Drums of Barnegat Bay at the Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River on March 5. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Like a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, pipes-and-drums bands have long steered the Irish through times of celebration…

  • Redesign reservations

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: We’re looking at the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, and we’re enthusiastic about it, but we’re afraid that all the bad press about the redesign will spoil its resale value in five or six years. What do you think? A: It’s a little early to tell how the public at large will…

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