Driver charged with striking UConn student Parents alleged to have told others not to speak about deadly incident BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       The mother of the teenage driver who is alleged to have struck Carlee Wines, 19, of Manalapan, on the University of Connecticut campus last month planned to have a "mechanic friend" repair the vehicle so that "no one would be able to tell it was involved in the incident," according to a p... More ...       The bitter cold, wind, snow and sleet on Valentine's Day did not deter hundreds of ducks from making their way to Lake Topanemus in Freehold Township. While others cozied up indoors, these ducks seemed to enjoy the idea of spending the holiday reserved for love outdoors together. More ... Students' goal is to purchase AEDs for St. Rose BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - A group of seventh-graders who are enrolled in the St. Rose of Lima religious education classes are working to save lives, or at least provide equipment to allow others to do so. "Help Save a Life" is an effort by the youngsters to provide what St. Rose does not have - au... More ... Guilty plea will send truck driver to prison Marlboro woman died in March 2005 crash in Manalapan       A North Carolina man is facing a 10-year prison term for causing the death of a Marlboro woman in a March 2005 accident that occurred on Route 9, Manalapan. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, on Feb. 13, Michael Stephens, 53, of Chadbourn, N.C., pleaded guilty befor... More ... Possible rail station KOs planned site for dog park BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - When township officials got a letter from the Monmouth County Planning Board recently it was a good news-bad news communication. Bonnie Goldschlag, the assistant director of the Planning Board, told Mayor Andrew Lucas in a letter that the county loves the idea of a planne... More ... Locricchio, county GOP embroiled in bitter battle Republicans ban 'renegade' candidate from annual dinner BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Republican Town-ship Committeeman Joseph Locricchio claims his recent announcement that he will mount a primary challenge against the Monmouth County Republican Party's candidate for the 12th District state Senate seat has made him a target for county party officials. More ... Bill sparks debate over health vs. parents' rights Some fear mandating cancer vaccine for girls may promote promiscuity BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer       A new bill before the state Assembly would require all girls entering the seventh grade to be immunized against the virus responsible for most cervical cancers and genital warts. Proponents argue that the vaccine can save countless lives, but opponents say it removes parents' rights to be... More ... Fundraisers will benefit local DARE BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - If a disability hadn't forced retirement on former Brooklyn detective Paul Sagnelli, he would have had to quit just to make time for all of the fund-raising he does. More ... On Campus       Dan Giudice, son of Margie and Mario Giudice of Marlboro, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Seton Hall University, South Orange. Dan is a 2004 graduate of Marlboro High School. Lisa J. More ... Youths serve Freehold       FREEHOLD - The youth of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold have begun 2007 with many activities designed to have them reach out to the community and grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. According to a press release from the church, the youths recently received an anonymous gift ... More ... HPV infections have no signs or symptoms       The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site on sexually transmitted diseases. More than 30 of these viruses are transmitted sexually a... More ... Historian will speak about construction techniques       MANALAPAN - Garry Wheeler Stone, the historian at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, will give a presentation at the BRAVO (Battlefield Restoration and Archaeolog-ical Volunteer Organization) meeting on Feb. 28 titled "From Mold to Post, Reverse Engineering Post-in-the-ground Buildin... More ... Players seek essays about intergenerational bonds       FREEHOLD - In today's world, with all the changes in family structure and function due to divorce, illness, physical distance, work schedules and other challenges, developing and maintaining close ties to family members can prove to be very difficult. More ... Ronald McDonald House boosted by fashion show       The Junior Board of the Ronald McDonald House of New Bruns-wick will host its second annual "Spring Chic" fashion show next month. The event will be held on March 1 at Freehold Gardens, Route 537, Freehold Township, at 6:30 p.m. More ... More consideration to be given to rental suggestions BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Recommendations prepared by the Rental Property Advisory Committee are in the process of being examined by municipal officials. The recommendations that deal with issues relating to the town's rental properties were presented to Borough Council members at a meeting on Feb.... More ... Team aids victims of violence       MARLBORO - The police department, in conjunction with 180 Turning Lives Around, has specially trained volunteer advocates who are available to meet confidentially with victims of domestic violence at police headquarters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More ... Birdsall will investigate trio of sites in Marlboro       MARLBORO - The Township Council has authorized a contract with Birdsall Engineering to provide engineering services to three sites in Marlboro. The first site named in the resolution that was passed by the council on Feb. 1 is the pond at the entrance to the Greenbriar adult community ... More ... Scouts come through with treats for troops in Iraq       MARLBORO - Boy Scout Troop 86 of Marlboro wanted to brighten the holiday season for American troops serving in Iraq. When the scouts learned of a young lady, Army Specialist Pharmacy Techni-cian Crystal S. Nelms, 26, who was stationed overseas, the scouts unanimously voted to collect and sen... More ... On Campus       Vienna Vogelezang of Howell has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Messiah College, Grantham, Pa. Vogelezang is a junior majoring in biology. Shari L. Matray, daughter of Leslie and George Matray of Marlboro, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semes... More ...