Cohen named to seat on Manalapan committee BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer      MANALAPAN – Susan Cohen will take her seat on the Township Committee at the June 13 meeting of the township’s governing body. More ... Freehold Twp. woman celebrates 100 years Nancy Strothers gave a fresh start to many foster children BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       Nancy Worilds Strothers has seen a great deal of life in her 100 years, but a visit to her home and a conversation with her revealed what is most important to her - her children. Nancy, who lives in Freehold Township, was born in Blakely, Ga., on June 4, 1907, and recently celebrat... More ... Council cool on idea for federal program Specialized training gives police power on immigration actions BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       Ted Miller thinks Freehold Borough would benefit from enacting a federal program that trains state and local law enforcement officers to enforce immigration laws. At a June 4 meeting of the Borough Council, Miller asked members of the council how they felt about the idea. More ... Cohen will make debut with committee tonight Republican leader makes selection to fill open seat BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - Susan Cohen will take her seat on the Township Committee at tonight's regular meeting of the governing body. Cohen was sworn in last week as a member of the committee, filling a seat on the five-person panel that had been open since May 1 when former committeeman Joseph... More ... Cheesecake Factory comes to mall       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Freehold Raceway Mall's parent company, Macerich, and The Cheesecake Factory have announced that the popular restaurant will anchor the mall's lifestyle expansion in a 10,300-square-foot "casually elegant" space at the entrance. More ... Taking a trip to the '60s BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       Thanks to two gentlemen, Hank Grassi and Marty Gelfond, for about an hour on Saturday night I was a girl again. What I am about to tell you is the truth and the fact that I got to tell "Herman" himself that night left me giddy as a schoolgirl. More ... Around Town Buoy oh buoy, did they find fun times Amy Rosen       Our family recently discovered our magic key to spending time together during the summer. We bought a boat. More ... Grand jury indicts area man on multiple charges       A Monmouth County Grand Jury returned three indictments on June 4 charging multiple counts of financial fraud against Mark A. Vernaglia, 44, of Colts Neck. More ... Environmental assessment planned for hospital tract BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer       MARLBORO - Municipal officials are moving one step closer in their negotiations with the state to purchase the Route 520 property that formerly housed the Marlboro State Psychiatric Hospital. More ... Tour to visit Freehold's popular & historic sites BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - History buffs can take advantage of an opportunity to see Freehold Borough's history up close and personal on June 23 when the first Historic Borough Bus Tour is held. The tour, sponsored by the Freehold Borough Historic Preservation Commis-sion, will offer up to three 90-... More ... Police, council honor resident's selfless act Stacey Sunnerville answered neighbor's call for help after burglary BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer       FREEHOLD - Stacey Sunnerville is a hometown hero. Sunnerville, 53, of Bannard Street, was honored by the Borough Council on June 2 in recognition of his selfless act to pursue and catch a juvenile male who had broken into a borough home May 1. More ... Teen has chance to clear record       MANALAPAN - A student leader at Manalapan High School who was arrested at the school in February on drug charges has been accepted into a pretrial intervention (PTI) program. More ... Patience required      CHRIS KELLY staff Sandra Conover, 9, of Freehold Township, waits patiently for a fish to nibble on her line during the Noontime Optimist Club fishing derby at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township, on June 3. More ... This bust's for you: Tailgaters targeted 49 arrested for underage drinking in arts center crackdown BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer       After nearly two weeks of hearing about a proposed crackdown, dozens were charged with underage drinking at a PNC Bank Arts Center event in Holmdel last week, and authorities hope the arrests will serve as a notice that things are about to change at the venue. More ... Police start tip line in Freehold Borough       FREEHOLD - Anyone in Freehold Borough who sees what they believe is crime-related activity now has a special tip line telephone number to which they may report their concerns. More ... Investigation continues into fatal hit-and-run Freehold Twp. native dies from injuries sustained in accident BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - Police are continuing their investigation into an accident that claimed the life of a township woman on June 3. In an update that was announced June 11, Freehold Township police reported that the New Jersey State Police have entered the investigation. More ... In the Arts       This summer The Premier Theatre Company will celebrate its 22nd season of live entertainment at the Henderson Theater, 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The season will kick off with the 1960s classic, "West Side Story," running June 15 through July 1, followed by "The Music Man," July... More ... Public hearing scheduled for 'on-demand' storage BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer       MANALAPAN - The Township Committee has set July 11 as the date for a public hearing and possible vote for adoption on a law that will regulate the placement and length of time residents make keep so-called pod storage units on their property. More ... Tent revival comes to town       HOWELL - Trinity Financial Sports and Entertainment Management Com-pany will sponsor the 11th annual Good News International Tent Revival "Three Nights of Good News," to be held June 24-26 at St. Veronica Church, 4215 Route 9 north. The tent revival will be preceded on June 23 at 8 p.m... More ... Freehold Twp. public school staff honored       FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - On June 6 the Freehold Township public schools hosted a celebration for staff members with 25 years of service, retirees with 10 or more years and Governor's Award recipients. More ... In the News Connecting the world with fact and fiction Mark Rosman       I love the Internet. No, wait a second, I hate the Internet. Oh, the heck with it. I can't make up my mind about the Internet. Is the Internet the best thing to happen to mankind; a way of joining the world together; linking nations and people, news and information? More ... Infant's memory lives on as foundation aids others BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer       Emma Patmore may have only lived for 10 months, but her legacy continues. The foundation, begun as her namesake, is raising funds for children like Emma - those who have died without explanation or diagnosis. The Emma Patmore Foundation was organized by Gregory and Tara Patmore, of P... More ... Presence of group home concerns Howell man Officials have no say when such a facility is established in town BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer       HOWELL - Tim Geraghty says he will never again leave his doors unlocked, allow his two children to play alone in the yard or borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbors. Geraghty, who has lived in Howell for more than 30 years, said he is now concerned about his family's safety. More ... Exploring human nature Jacob Landau's work at Monmouth University through June 22 BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       While not exactly a household name, Jacob Landau was a force for reason in the world. A resident of the community of Roosevelt artists, he is internationally known for his drawings, lithographs, limited-edition prints, watercolors and stained-glass designs. More ...