Kelley Cady aims to make Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating a place where everyone feels welcome and can move safely and comfortably The studio opened last month in the 310 Marlboro St Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating is one of several businesses that opened in the building at 310 Marlboro St who owns Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating was offering services out of her home prior to opening at 310 Marlboro St is among the newest arrivals to 310 Marlboro St in Keene advertises the opening of Olive Branch Wellness' new location in the building sound therapy and coaching center is one of several businesses that opened in the building this spring At least three more businesses moved into the 310 Marlboro St Three more businesses — a bicycle repair shop and a Pilates studio — have opened this spring in what was once a paintbrush factory on Marlboro Street in Keene The Cycle Sanctuary opened May 1 in Suite 195 The bicycle repair shop is a culmination of 25 years of study by Joshua Berntsen a Keene bike tech who has worked at local shops like Norm’s Ski & Bike Shop on Martell Court and the former Banagan’s Bicycle Shop where Local Burger and Madame Sherri’s are now Bernsten had been doing repairs out of his garage as a hobby before securing the shop space “I quickly realized that there was a bigger need than hobbying so I needed to get some real shop space,” he said Berntsen is a leader in the Keene cycling community He coordinates the “fool rides” several times a year where cyclists get together to enjoy local trails and views Finding an affordable shop space was a challenge but Berntsen is now settled at 310 Marlboro He also has a limited supply of used bikes for sale Berntsen said the best way to get in touch is to give him a call at 603-757-9842 The Cycle Sanctuary is joined at 310 Marlboro by Olive Branch Wellness and Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating Studio a coaching business formerly based in West Chesterfield sound therapy and coaching for kids and parents The owner of Olive Branch Wellness was not immediately available for comment Monday Thrive 310 Pilates & Intuitive Eating opened in April reformer and mat group classes and intuitive eating coaching owner Kelley Cady was offering services out of her home prior to the move to 310 Marlboro St Armed with a bachelor’s degree in movement science and many years’ experience in the fitness world Cady aims to create a space where anyone can come to participate in Pilates safely and in a way that facilitates their peace She got into Pilates after injuring her back about a decade ago Cady said she earned a Polestar Pilates certification and became a certified intuitive eating counselor she decided to expand to offer group classes and 310 Marlboro happened to have a perfect space available Newcomers can join the experience at Thrive 310 by scheduling a free “discovery call” or meeting with Cady or registering for an introductory Pilates package that includes three private sessions Cady said people who have experience using Pilates equipment and who aren’t looking for a personalized plan can feel free to register for a group class right away one-on-one program for people looking to heal their relationships with their bodies and make peace with food Although not everyone who does Pilates with Cady will take the intuitive eating course Cady said her Pilates classes are intended to be a place of “amazing peace” away from “diet culture.” It’s not like the Pilates videos influencers post on social media “Any person of any shape or age can do Pilates with me .. Pilates should be so inviting for every single person Construction work started on the building at 310 Marlboro St funded in part by a $3 million grant from InvestNH a program aimed at addressing the statewide housing shortage the developer said the building would hold 57 new housing units The development’s website said Monday current available space includes individual offices suites and multi-purpose spaces for manufacturing Abigail Ham can be reached at 603-355 8554 or aham@keenesentinel.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Tuesday, May 6, 1975 Read moreThis day in history, May 6 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Queen City News The sheriff's office shredded around 100 to 125 bench warrants signed by the clerk leaving people who failed to show up for court dates unarrested MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — If it wasn’t for a domestic violence victim’s persistence there’s a chance the Marlboro County clerk’s office might still not know the sheriff’s office’s warrant clerk was shredding bench warrants It was already happening for around two years before the clerk found out about it in July 2023 When we first interviewed former Clerk Joy Williams in July 2023 she estimated that around 200 failure to appear bench warrants she issued were shredded by Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office’s Warrant Clerk Sandy Wilkes people who failed to show up for court dates on charges ranging from murder to drunken driving were never arrested and forced into court the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office’s chief deputy in July 2023 uncovered the fact that Sandy Wilkes was shredding general sessions bench warrants signed by then-clerk of court Turner said Wilkes admitted whenever she received a bench warrant signed by the clerk she’d enter those into the sheriff’s office’s tracking system and have a deputy serve the warrant The domestic violence victim who refused to stop calling the clerk’s office that July demanded to know why her abuser’s bench warrant was never served on her ex-husband The clerk’s office told the victim the court had an active warrant on her abuser but the sheriff’s office hadn’t served it When the victim contacted the sheriff’s office Chief Turner went straight to Sandy Wilkes’ office to find out what happened to the bench warrant “I actually talked to the individual here at the sheriff’s office over our warrants and she was advised under the old administration that any warrants that were issued by the clerk of court they would not serve them and for them to shred them,” Turner told Queen City News Chief Investigative Reporter Jody Barr in July 2023 Marlboro County Interim Sheriff Larry McNeil McNeil immediately asked SLED Chief Mark Keel to send agents to the county to investigate “Why would a sheriff in South Carolina give an order to shred a court document?” Barr asked Turner Williams told SLED that when she sent a bench warrant over to the sheriff’s office Turner believed Wilkes shredded the original bench warrant since he couldn’t find either document in Wilkes’ filing cabinet when he asked her to find the domestic violence bench warrant in July 2023 Wilkes would later admit to SLED agents that she shredded every bench warrant with Joy Williams’ name on them and did so to carry out an order of then-Sheriff Charles Lemon the clerk’s office pulled around 1,200 case files to look for a copy of a bench warrant in each file If they found a copy of a bench warrant in a file the deputy clerks then had to sort out whether a judge or the clerk signed it The clerk’s office believed the warrant signed by a judge was not shredded at the time The clerk’s office believes Wilkes had shredded between 100 and 125 bench warrants issued by Clerk Williams by the time SLED finished investigating in the fall of 2023 When Clerk Joy Williams found out about the warrant shredding she remembered a conversation she had with a Marlboro County Deputy in 2021 “I had a deputy to tell me that – I do not recall which deputy – I don’t remember ‘I’m not serving warrants with her (Williams’) name on them with her signature on them,’ even though the warrant clearly states circuit court judge or clerk of court I didn’t ever sign them until the judge said that I could,” Williams told the agents during a recorded statement to agents inside her courthouse office in July 2023 Williams explained that when defendants failed to show up for court the sitting judge would order that a bench warrant be issued The order was documented by the court reporter and placed into the permanent record of the proceeding Since Marlboro County no longer had a resident judge it took between four and six weeks before a judge would return Instead of having to wait for a judge to return to sign last session’s bench warrants Williams told SLED Assistant Solicitor Elizabeth Munnerlyn to ask the court whether Clerk Williams could sign and issue a bench warrant Both judges told Munnerlyn that an elected clerk had the authority to sign and issue bench warrants when instructed to do so by a judge Williams also recalled another conversation she had with Lemon around the 2020 election which she believed might have been the reason Wilkes shredded her bench warrants Here’s a partial transcript of one of the exchanges between SLED and the clerk about Williams’ political payback theory: SLED: “Did you ever talk to Sheriff Lemon about it?” SLED: “Do you do any research at that time?” SLED: “Is there any reason you would believe Sheriff Lemon did this as a personal vendetta WILLIAMS: “Because he knew these girls wasn’t going to vote for him.” WILLIAMS: “He didn’t specifically say what he was going to do but he did tell me that I would pay for it in the next election.” WILLIAMS: “For what my employees were doing.” SLED: “Where were y’all when you had that conversation?” SLED: “Did you ask him why he would say that to you Like what he meant by you would pay because your clerks didn’t vote for him?” WILLIAMS: “About politics and me not voting for him and –” SLED: “How does he know who voted for who?” Williams told SLED the “grudge” she believed Lemon had against the clerk’s office started under former Clerk Bill Funderburk Williams said Funderburk also signed bench warrants but she never heard of the sheriff’s office destroying any of Funderburk’s warrants Former Sheriff Fred Knight was leading the sheriff’s office during Funderburk’s tenure and Williams worked as a deputy clerk under Funderburk After 39 years in the clerk’s office and Lemon won the sheriff’s election that same election Funderburk died in November 2023 at the age of 77 The SLED investigative file does not show that agents interviewed the former clerk of court to confirm Williams’ statements about his tenure before his death Here’s a partial transcript of SLED’s interview with Clerk Williams regarding where the “grudge” between Lemon and the clerk’s office began: WILLIAMS: “Larry Turner ran at the same time against Lemon.” And Turner would come up here and meet with Bill at different times and I think Lemon just assumed – plus Bill put it out on the street that if he found out if anybody voted for Charles Lemon he had a grudge against the clerk’s office?” and then when he’s just won his second election and he tells you that you’re going to pay—” WILLIAMS: “Right before the second election—” that you were going to pay because your clerks didn’t vote for him?” SLED: “But he never explained what he meant by that?” no…and he said it with a smile on his face One of the first things Sandy Wilkes did on July 26 was get pulled into an interview room at the sheriff’s office She was face-to-face with a pair of SLED agents explaining why she used a sheriff’s office shredder to destroy more than 100 bench warrants bearing the clerk’s signature Wilkes told agents she was following the orders of her boss “So if it was only signed by the clerk and not by a judge what did y’all do with the warrant?” SLED Agent Mike Gifford asked Wilkes “Shred them,” Wilkes said without hesitation “It’s what he told me to do with them,” Wilkes replied because they weren’t signed by a judge,” Wilkes stated Wilkes told SLED Lemon started to “focus” on the bench warrant issue following an annual sheriff’s association conference although she couldn’t recall which year the conference happened or the details of what class Lemon attended to pique his interest in Williams’ signature on the bench warrants Here’s a partial transcript of the exchange between SLED and Wilkes: SLED: “Did he ever say what was discussed at the Sheriff’s Association?” WILLIAMS: “It was something about warrants – having to be signed by a judge protecting himself and the sheriff’s office That’s what brought this whole mechanism into play And I have no idea what the class was about or what they said because he was the only one there it wasn’t anything personal between either former sheriff—” I really believe whatever was said at that conference that he heard is what put that on his radar.” Wilkes told SLED that Lemon decided to shred the clerk’s bench warrants after a call with the attorney for the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association WILLIAMS: “We called Jarrod Butler [sic] at the sheriffs association but be careful because it’s not signed by a judge But the ultimate decision was left up to Sheriff Lemon our understanding is it’s left up to the sheriff if to serve or not serve the bench warrant.” SLED: “Did you have any hesitation on that?” WILLIAMS: “I did not because I heard him when he told him There was no hesitation because I heard Jarrod say it told you that it was up to Sheriff Lemon to use his own discretion on whether he wanted to honor those bench warrants you had no hesitation about not honoring them?” SLED: “If they were signed by the clerk.” his attorney for the sheriff’s association you know…And that’s kind of when I’m not serving those because they’re not signed by a judge I’d rather err on the side of caution.” SLED: “Did Sheriff Lemon say why he wanted you to shred them?” SLED: “Did he instruct you to let general sessions know that y’all were not going to serve them?” he never instructed me to tell them anything.” SLED Agent Mike Gifford and SLED Captain Glenn Wood called Bruder Bruder told SLED he “did not recall a conversation with Sheriff Lemon and Wilkes about whether a clerk could sign a bench warrant,” according to the SLED file Bruder also told agents he never told Lemon to shred anything The investigation shows the bench warrant shredding might have started as far back as 2021 although neither the SLED file nor the interviews with the clerks show a definitive timeline Lemon’s order to Wilkes is as close as the investigation got to nailing down when the shredding started former Sheriff Fred Knight had no problem serving bench warrants signed by the clerk of court: SLED: “Did Sheriff Fred Knight ever tell you to shred them?” SLED: “What were y’all doing with them in that same situation under Fred Knight?” WILLIAMS: “Logging them in and putting them in the drawer.” SLED: “And I’m assuming that you remember there would have been instances under Fred Knight where it was signed by the clerk a lot of other stuff – I’m not saying there wasn’t something signed by the clerk 99% of what I seen was signed by a judge.” but they were very cautious of serving them They were in the drawer if something came up you were logging all of the bench warrants in –” SLED: “Even whether they were signed by a judge or a clerk?” SLED: “Did you ever have any anybody question y’all shredding them – for instance I know how this kind of came up was they were looking for one you found out it was only signed by the clerk so you were doing what you have been told to do Not only did neither Wilkes nor Sheriff Lemon tell the clerk’s office they were shredding the bench warrants but Wilkes also never told McNeil about Lemon’s order when he took over in December 2021 McNeil took over as interim sheriff the day after the Marlboro County grand jury indicted Lemon and former Deputy Andrew Cook in connection with an inmate assault inside the county jail 18 months earlier the governor suspended Lemon and appointed McNeil to lead the sheriff’s office until the criminal charges against Lemon were resolved A federal grand jury indicted Lemon and Cook on a federal civil rights abuse charge in January 2024 Cook pleaded guilty to his charge and agreed to testify against Lemon at the suspended sheriff’s trial in August 2024 Lemon was acquitted and returned to the sheriff’s office days later but lost in a landslide to McNeil in the November 2024 election Clerk Williams also lost her re-election bid in the 2024 general election It took six months after McNeil took office for his chief deputy to uncover the warrant shredding that Wilkes told SLED she carried out under Lemon Wilkes still works for the sheriff’s office SLED: “So don’t read too much into this question because it sounds accusatory did you ask him what you should do with the bench warrants that were only signed by the clerk?” WILLIAMS: “Because he told us to proceed as we had been and if he wanted to change anything Wilkes spent 45 minutes with the SLED agents in a closed-door interview in July 2023 She disputed the assertion that Lemon was driven by a political vendetta when he ordered Wilkes to shred Joy Williams’ bench warrants I don’t think anything was toward anybody with any hard feelings or malice I don’t think that was the intention,” Wilkes told the agents stating again that she believes whatever Lemon heard at the sheriff’s conference was the motivation for him to order her to destroy the court records Wilkes did have one favor to ask of SLED at the end of her interview: “You have any questions for us?” Agent Gifford asked People always have at least one question,” the agent joked other than the fact that can y’all just tell Jody Barr not to bother me?” Wilkes responded Wilkes didn’t appear to laugh in the video but the SLED agents laughed in the recording Stopping someone from asking questions certainly isn’t something SLED has the power to do Barr met her outside the sheriff’s office to question her about the warrant shredding SLED agents spent 90 days working on the investigation into the warrant shredding Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office for a prosecutor to review the investigation and decide whether to file charges It took the AG’s office 14 months to finish its review just four months after federal prosecutors lost the Lemon civil rights prosecution and Wilson’s office gave up pursuing the state felony charges it filed against Lemon and Cook “After careful review of your investigation regarding the above-referenced matter we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to merit criminal prosecution,” Senior Assistant Deputy Attorney General Heather Weiss wrote to SLED Special Agent Michael Gifford Weiss was also the lead prosecutor on the state-level case the AG’s office dropped against Lemon and Cook over the jailhouse assault of the inmate Despite Wilkes’ admission that she intentionally shredded the court documents – including the original record transmitted from the clerk’s office – and her statements that Lemon ordered her to do so the state still has not held anyone accountable for destroying the court records Barr asked Weiss to schedule an interview to explain to the public the insufficency of the evidence contained in SLED’s case file but Attorney General Alan Wilson’s press secretary told Barr Weiss was “tied up” and she “stays extremely busy,” and could not meet with Queen City News for an interview before our deadline Kittle offered to provide a written statement but has not produced a statement in the 48 hours since our last contact with the AG’s office about this Clerk Williams told SLED agents during her interview that Wilkes and Lemon’s destruction of the bench warrants could have gotten someone hurt WILLIAMS: “But you talking about bench warrants for people on murder charges that guy could have been put in jail last October and here that girl was scared to death of him he violated the protection order…stuff like that’s dangerous.” Wilkes was referring to the domestic violence case where the victim came forward and revealed the shredding SLED: “What would happen if a law enforcement officer went out there and shredded an official bench warrant like that?” like a warrant or an original bench warrant SLED: “I didn’t know if you had any case law or anything like that –” or an official court document with an original signature—” SLED: “Which is what these would have been.” we were told Friday that SLED’s been called Lemon would not agree to be interviewed in our July 2023 ‘Shredded Justice’ report Lemon also refused to interview with SLED for the criminal investigation according to the SLED investigative report nearly two years after the Marlboro County warrant shredding was uncovered and no one has been held accountable for destroying those court records National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift Find the perfect one for your mother figure this Mother’s Day with these top picks from Amazon Sephora has a great selection of beauty gift sets that are perfect for Mother’s Day (WPDE) — A man has been arrested after he "made statements of going to churches to get money from them," according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office Deputies said Triston Wesley was arrested for violating his conditions of probation They said Wesley is "subject of recent social media posts which has caused some panic after he made statements of going to churches to get money from them following his disagreement with government over the garnishment of his wages." Deputies said he was taken into custody around 11:15 a.m on Sunday for an outstanding warrant from the South Carolina Department of Probation The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office put out a statement regarding this incident that they said happened in Florence County: Wesley is being transported to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center Pontius Street NE in Marlboro Township to close for five days for repairsCanton RepositoryMARLBORO TWP – Pontius Street NE will be closed to through traffic just east of Osborne Avenue/Pontius Street intersection beginning Monday for five days Crews will be replacing a culvert replacement MARLBORO − Police arrested a West Creek man accused in a string of thefts and burglaries across the township theft and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer Marlboro dispatchers received a 911 call from a McDonald's restaurant on Route 9 after an individual — later identified as Pinney — attempted to steal money from a donation bin a Serpentine Drive resident shared with police video footage of an individual attempting to break into a vehicle while carrying a leaf blower As police were investigating the McDonald's and Serpentine Drive incidents they were notified of another vehicle burglary at a business on Route 9 North near both the McDonald's and Serpentine Drive More: Car burglaries in Howell show a widespread trend in the state, police say Pinney was identified as the suspect in all three incidents Pinney later is accused of assaulting an officer while he being placed under arrest The unidentified officer was treated at a local hospital and released from the West Creek neighborhood of Eagleswood is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institute in Freehold Burglary (three counts)Theft by unlawful taking (two counts)Criminal attempt (two counts)Criminal trespassReceiving stolen property (value $500 to $74,999)Aggravated assault on law enforcement officerSimple assaultResisting arrestAnyone with further information is asked to contact Marlboro Police Detective Anthony Morgante at (732) 536-0100 ext Mike Davis has spent the last decade covering New Jersey local news transportation and a little bit of everything else Contact him at mdavis@gannettnj.com or @byMikeDavis on Twitter Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker (This story has been update with additional information) Marlborough High has hired Ken Stukonis as its next football coach athletic director Jeff Rudzinsky said on Friday Stukonis was on Marlborough’s staff the previous four seasons and was Assabet’s head coach for 12 years who stepped down after last season due to health concerns Mahoney coached the Panthers for 21 seasons Rudzinsky said the school interviewed three finalists and that Stukonis “provided us with the best fit for where we are right now in our program.”  A Panther once again: Pete Jones, a Marlborough High alum now at AMSA, to replace Rudzinsky as Marlborough AD "It's just such an honor," Stukonis said Friday afternoon "I played all my sports in Marlborough when I was a young kid I went to Panther games every Friday night; my mother was a football nut Or if the Shamrocks were playing - whoever was at Kelleher (Field) winning a Super Bowl and going to two other title games "He's someone who's extremely knowledgeable about the game of football," Rudzinsky said "He's got a great way about him with the kids He's even-keeled and understands today's kid."  Stukonis has been an auto collision instructor since 1999 at Assabet He was recognized in 2018 as the AASP (Alliance for Automotive Service Providers) Auto Collision Teacher of the Year He played middle school football in Marlborough for Fran Polymeros and Ken Reynolds "That's where I started to have a love and passion for the game," Stukonis said Stukonis said Marlborough varsity assistant coaches TJ Raeke and Graham Asum will be retained and that his offensive coordinator at Assabet although Noah Sowden was one of the region's top scorers Stukonis said he met with the team on Thursday "The whole situation with Sean makes it a little bit tougher They know there's going to be some changes Mahoney is a member of the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, inducted in May of 2024 He entered last season with a career 150-111 record and was named the MIAA's Football Coach of the Year in 2020-21 "Sean is the ultimate gentleman," Stukonis said Probably the best X's and O's guy I've been around and came to Marlborough in 2004 after spending six seasons as the coach at Assumption He also coached girls basketball and tennis at Marlborough Rudzinsky is retiring at the end of the school year after 15 years and will be replaced by Marlborough High grad Pete Jones currently the AD at Advanced Math and Science Academy "I couldn't be more excited to work with coach Stukonis He and I have known each other for a long time and will hit the ground running in the coming weeks," Jones said "The student-athletes have an enormous amount of trust in Rudz and coach Mahoney but will have some new faces thrown at them this fall." Rudzinsky had kind words regarding Mahoney who was recently diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) a rare and aggressive neurodegenerative disease A GoFundMe set up in late March has raised more than $80,000 "Having someone of Sean's knowledge and experience in the game of football .. having stability in today's high school athletics - the leadership that he provided to these student-athletes over the years we're forever grateful for that," Rudzinsky said It was one program that I never had to worry about because I knew it was going to be done the right way." Mahoney captained the club football team at Worcester State to a 24-3 record in 1984-85 and the Lancers appeared in two national championship games He was inducted to the WSU Hall of Fame in 2018 alongside his daughter Michaella Tim Dumas is a multimedia journalist for the Daily News He can be reached attdumas@wickedlocal.com NEW PALTZ ― An opposing coach last week asked Andrea Schoonmaker rhetorically “Didn’t your star pitcher graduate?” That was said minutes after their star pitcher threw a no-hitter “Yeah,” the Marlboro softball coach said with a grin Losing a couple of the program’s all-time greats But the Iron Dukes seemingly haven’t skipped a beat this season is testament to their depth and player development Sam Maleck has been a figurative four-leaf clover the sophomore stepping into the circle and flourishing under the spotlight Need for speed: Poughkeepsie's Enzo DiGennaro, 11, is a rising international go-kart star Big dogs: Wiese, Davis dominate as Highland avenges lacrosse section final loss Elevating: FDR baseball shakes off rough week with big win over Red Hook when such a performance was needed April 24 leading Marlboro to a 3-1 win over up-and-coming New Paltz With an excellent curve and screwball combination Maleck threw a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts Kaitlyn Gordon went 1 for 2 with a triple and drove in three runs “Pitching in a close game is good for me because it keeps me sharp and I know I have to be at my best,” Maleck said The Dukes (8-0) have crushed five of their first eight opponents but this was the third low-scoring pitchers’ duel in which the new ace was called on to stifle a potent lineup but having Sam here to step into those shoes and do this well is awesome for us,” Schoonmaker said “She’s a great athlete and a fierce competitor.” Maleck was promoted to varsity last year and excelled as an outfielder helping Marlboro win the Class A state championship She has been a pitcher since first grade and stars for a travel team Her two no-hitters last week suggest it was worth the wait That immediate success is due in part to “the work I’ve done with Emma (Jackson) and our communication,” Maleck said going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs helping the Dukes manufacture runs against solid pitching The senior singled with one out in the fifth inning advanced to third on an error and eventually scored on Gordon’s squeeze bunt for the 2-1 lead “You’re not always gonna be able to hit a bunch of line drives and score a lot,” Gordon said “so the little things are very important.” Ella Gates started and allowed two hits and a run in three innings for New Paltz (5-4) who gave up one earned run in four innings and we did a good job adjusting to the spray charts from our first game against them,” Huguenots coach Lauren Motzkin said referring to their 4-2 loss to Marlboro two weeks ago having a chance to win against a team that good,” she continued “It gives us the confidence to know we can compete at a high level.” Gabby Torre walked and scored on an error in the second to put New Paltz on the board before Gordon’s third-inning sacrifice fly tied it Gordon also created the margin with an RBI triple to left-center in the seventh “You always want to do well and score a lot,” Gordon said “but games like these prepare us for the playoffs and lets us know what it’ll feel like in dire situations.” many of these players have experienced that as Marlboro has reached the state tournament three straight years and capped a brilliant run with a title last spring including superstar shortstop Kalista Birkenstock and they still have realistic championship aspirations “You definitely have the confidence from it and everyone knows what it takes to get that far,” Maleck said of being a defending state champ “We also know we have to be at our best if we want to experience it again.” Stephen Haynes: shaynes@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4826; Twitter: @StephenHaynes4 Phillip Purvis with the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Officer Jake Knight caught an alligator Thursday afternoon on Arcadia Drive in the McColl community Officials said the alligator was in a ditch in front of the Ashlyn Apartments TODAY: Family seeks justice in murder of Loris High basketball star amid questions Neighbors said they’re thankful the officers captured the gator before it went roaming around the apartment complex (WPDE) — The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged Jalicia Blackshear with unlawful conduct towards a child testing was performed to screen Blackshear’s unborn child for exposure to illicit drugs He added that Blackshear’s child was born shortly after The South Carolina Department of Social Services was notified on March 6 of the results of the investigation Blackshear was taken into custody without incident at her home and transported to the Marlboro County Detention Center where she’s awaiting a bond hearing at a later date (WPDE) — Dozens of people came out Wednesday afternoon for a Marlboro County Council specially-called meeting on proposed ordinance 851 The ordinance deals with a telehealth program that seeks to connect residents to a medical provider in a short period Dirk Perritt with MD Health Pathways gave a throughout explanation of the program and how community members could take advantage of it The county has been without a hospital since April of 2015 Marlboro County EMS is busy throughout the year taking patients to neighboring hospitals in Dillon Some believe the telehealth program is ideal for the rural and underserved County The telehealth program would cost Marlboro County taxpayers $108 a year or $9 a month added to their annual property tax bills and that's what caused a stir in the community "Nothing about adding stuff on our taxes is when it gets on; it is hard to get it off," said Antoinette Balfour Some said many elderly community members don't have access to opt out The people in this county cannot afford this And people in Marlboro County that do not have Internet Do not have access to computers or anything If you can’t make this program to where you opt in questioned if some people with multiple properties would be overtaxed Three people spoke in favor of it from neighboring Chesterfield County where the telehealth program is already established many didn't take too kindly to their Chesterfield County neighbors weighing in the matter “A little bit of transparency needs to happen here We are invested here," said Jackie Anderson Chris Dunn said he understands some people without insurance may need the services of a telehealth but opting out of it isn't the right way to go Marlboro County Councilwoman Pearlie Lawson wanted to make sure her constituents and other community members knew about Ordinance 851 Lawson pounded the pavement in recent days telling community members about the public hearing Marlboro County Council members voted against the ordinance as it is written (WPDE) — An ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office into an incident where inmates overdosed while in custody Kimberly Locklear is wanted by deputies on charges of misprision of a felony and accessory after the fact of a felony related to the arrest of her husband who was initially arrested earlier this month on prior drug charges and possession of a controlled substance and was detained at the facility TRENDING: S.C. Attorney General's Office special agents show up at Darlington County home He said their investigation revealed that Locklear successfully introduced fentanyl into the detention center without detection during his initial arrest Locklear has been charged with two counts of distribution of fentanyl and one count of possession of contraband Anyone with information on Kimberly Locklear's whereabouts is asked to contact the sheriff's office tip line at 843-897-4818 or reach out via Facebook This is an ongoing joint investigation between the Investigations Division (MCSO) and the Marlboro Detention Center NEWBURGH — Gabby Murphy read the pass at the top of the arc and charged ahead That hustle resulted in an easy transition layup and exhaled and fired an emphatic fist pump as the ball hit the net as that basket gave Marlboro a 15-point lead with 2:40 remaining in the game but a good deal of that emotion for the coach was stirred by who notched those put-away points "This is the best feeling in the world," Gabby Murphy said of sharing a championship with her dad Matt Murphy also got choked up talking about the significance of this achievement alongside his daughter in their final season together "A lot of the work she's put in goes unseen but she's done so much to improve and I'm incredibly proud," he said 'Broke the curse': New Paltz tops Saugerties to win first title since 2020 Back on top: Rennie, Brenner lead Pine Plains to first girls hoops title since '17 There weren't many tears of joy for the rest of the team just gleeful grins and poses for photographs after the Iron Dukes upset top-seeded Beacon Friday to win the Section 9 Class A championship It was Marlboro's first girls basketball title since 2020 "It was personal for us; we needed to get back here and win," Nalyah Campbell said of the Dukes' redemption run after losing in the final to Red Hook last season "We told ourselves we were gonna do this and we did it Murphy scored 14 of her 16 points in the second half and had five assists Lily Sullivan added 10 points and Isabella Seager had nine points and eight rebounds Marlboro (13-9) advances to face Section 1's Ardsley in a subregional Tuesday "We're finally in our groove and playing the way we need to," said Gabby Murphy "I think we're playing our best at the right time The third-seeded Dukes surged through their sectional after shaking off an up-and-down regular season that included two three-game losing streaks and a 12-point loss to Beacon last month well-coached team and they handled us," Matt Murphy said of Beacon "So we knew we had to make some adjustments schematically to give ourselves a chance." Marlboro utilized a 2-3 zone that limited the Bulldogs' penetration drives and cuts into the paint holding them to 15 points in the first half They also played the passing lanes with well-timed gambles coming up with steals that led to transition opportunities Campbell's fadeaway at the first-quarter buzzer gave the Dukes a 10-8 lead they didn't relinquish Marlboro took a 12-point lead to halftime and created separation in the third Sullivan's layup put them up 41-25 with 39 seconds left in the period "I told them early on that we're a special group and we can accomplish some great things," said Matt Murphy "We're a smaller team and it was gonna take us grinding and doing all the little things well The girls have really locked in over the last two weeks." Reilly Landisi scored 24 points for Beacon (15-5) which had dominated its previous two playoff opponents Lila Burke added nine points and Daveya Rodriguez scored six The Bulldogs got within 43-34 on Burke's jumper with 5:17 remaining The Dukes lost in the semifinals two years ago and came up short in the final last winter Some questions swirled entering this season after the graduation of star center Hannah Polumbo Matt Murphy was surprised after the game with a hug from his former college roommate Mary College men's basketball team in the late 1990s and it was quite fitting that his greatest triumph as a coach to this point was at that venue "My coaches (Duane Davis and Duke Paden) were so instrumental in my life and to be able to have some success and carry on the legacy a little bit (WPDE) — Some community members said they're puzzled as to who's in law enforcement and who's not in Marlboro County Several people reached out to ABC 15 after seeing county employees dressed like police officers even wearing badges two weeks ago at Marlboro County sponsored rodeo A viewer shared pictures with ABC 15 from the rodeo event The pictures show three people dressed in jackets reading "law enforcement." Community members questions if the officers work for a law enforcement department outside of the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office "As citizens we appreciate feeling safe in our county and at events like the rodeo but if someone is misrepresenting themselves with title it could lead to very unsettling results if they can not provide the services they are representing If they are carrying a weapon but not trained or certified then I feel that puts the lives of the citizens more at risk and that’s terrifying to me as a citizen with small children that attended this event and in any situation where they are present while impersonating to hold the training and skills to operate as law enforcement," a woman said READ MORE: Firefighters respond to incident at Sundae House in Florence Marlboro County Administrator Tony Clyburn said the group at the rodeo work for Marlboro County "Although it hasn’t been determined when this department started operating unofficially we know that it was officially put together in January of 2020 by Director Doug Carabo While they do not have the authority to arrest and/or detain citizens to issue county ordinance and code violations in the areas of Litter Control Nuisance Violations and other offenses that arise from violation of Marlboro County Codes and Ordinances The department's chief is former Clio Police Chief Chad Cheras and his assistant is former Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon "It’s never meant to be a separate law enforcement agency from the sheriffs department And never has ever enforce laws in that manner They don’t go out there and give speeding tickets So that’s who they are," said Clyburn He said employees with the department of public services work with litter and animal control building code and nuisance violations and other offenses that arise from violation of Marlboro County codes and ordinances some still question why a vehicle belonging to the department has blue lights and why do the leaders call themselves chiefs we actually have class one officers who are acting in those positions and those class one officers They're being called chief and assistant chief," said Clyburn Marlboro County Sheriff Larry McNeil sent a letter to state police asking that the public services department no longer be assigned to his department's originating agency identifier or classification number saying they aren't under his supervision it came to my attention that the Marlboro County Department of Public Services (MCDPS) has been operating in a law enforcement capacity under the Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) assigned to the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) A status I did not officially extend to their agency None of the employees assigned to the MCDPS are employed or supervised by any member of the MCSO nor has jurisdictional authority been granted or extended to this entity by the Sheriff to the MCDPS; neither inferred verbally or in writing a review of the SC Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) ACADIS training records system for the MCSO also revealed that the MCDPS has been associated with the MCSO since the year 2020 I am officially requesting that the MCDPS and all its personnel be separated from its association with the MCSO and its ORI effective this date Officials said McNeil's request has been granted Clyburn said he understands why the current sheriff made the request He came to me and he expressed concern about the department of public services using the sheriff's department ORI if he’s not going to be responsible for them and I agree that we should not be using that Which means that they are unable to run reports And so they have refrain from doing that," said Clyburn He added they don't want to cause any more confusion and are willing to make some adjustments with the public services department the shirts that have law enforcement we don’t have to continue to wear those And under the advisement of County Council if they see fit to change any of the insignia Our intention is not to cause confusion with the citizens We just want to be able to be identified when we go places Such as on call for building code violations If that something it’s going to be confusing I have no issue with changing that and to have it altered to whatever the council say what it needs to say," explained Clyburn Some people said on social media the county needs to scrap the Public Service's Department altogether and use that money to give deputies a much needed raise Section 9 doesn’t have that many schools with bowling programs and the sport still is in a developmental stage for most teams in this area The Iron Dukes are among the newest of those newcomers so not a great deal was expected of them in the state tournament umm… We’re talking about an actual sleeper “It’s been a long day,” Pat Tarsio said with a grin referring to a teammate dozing off at the table during their celebratory dinner Sunday evening having participated in two six-game tournaments within 24 hours and they were emotionally exhausted from a nail-biting state championship that was decided by three pins High rollers: Cassidy, Ortega lead Arlington to first state championship Bowl 'em over: Marlboro dominates Section 9 tournament, rolls to states “It was surreal because the margin was so low,” Marlboro boys bowling coach John Morrissey said and we didn’t want to get excited too soon.” with little separation between the best four teams adding more tension to an already pressure-packed situation but we were loud and cheering for each other,” Tarsio said of the team during its sixth game “We were paying close attention to the scores putting forth the best performance in the program’s short history to capture theirs and Section 9's first state title by the slimmest of margins Marlboro dropped 6,468 pins to narrowly edge Long Island’s Seaford (6,465) and win the Division 2 crown at Strike N Spare Lanes in Syracuse They joined the Arlington boys and North Rockland girls teams — winners of their respective Division 1 tournaments on Friday — in helping the Hudson Valley leave its imprint on the sport this winter whose team completed only its fourth season “We finished before two other teams and it was agonizing to wait checking the numbers over and over and wondering if it’s correct when it was official and they announced us as the champion Eighth-grader Ryan Tarsio rolled a 1,347 series to lead the Dukes Chris Moulds bowled 1,283 and Andrez Smith-Vasquez posted a 1,218 Zach Moulds’ 236 helped them total 1,053 in the sixth game to eke past Seaford and stave off Section 2’s Lansingburgh but these kids are focused and prepared,” the coach said winning three Section 9 titles in four years in a small-school state tournament that often is dominated by Buffalo and Albany-area teams Marlboro bowled 26 pins better than its collective average and the team even topped its impressive sectional tournament performance by 185 pins “We did a great job with teamwork,” Pat Tarsio said “Whenever someone started slipping a little I think it also helped getting to practice on the (state tournament) oil pattern before going up and getting an early idea what it’d be like.” the team practiced at Newburgh’s Tarsio Lanes with a Junior Gold pattern similar to what the state tournament has made its signature Five of the Marlboro bowlers also had the benefit of competing Saturday in the composite tournament at Strike N Spare Lanes Section 4’s Maine-Endwell won the Division 2 girls title and the Marlboro girls team finished sixth Emily Tarsio obviously was disappointed in that result but the senior still “was really proud” of her brothers and Sunday was for them “a family celebration.” Morrissey hopes this triumph will be a springboard for the program drawing more local attention to bowling and capturing the interest of district kids who may want to join “It's really exciting right now to look at how far we’ve come,” said Pat Tarsio who shared the sportsmanship award with Marlboro’s Olivia Cherubini since we're gonna have the same team back next year.” That might be the alarm clock for anyone still snoozing on this team this seed was planted after their own crushing first-round playoff loss Following a miserable rebuilding season two years ago Marlboro more than doubled its win total last winter to narrowly clinch a playoff berth They were a low-seeded underdog who drew an unfavorable matchup But in holding Saugerties well below its scoring average and coming within three points of an upset then seeing that opponent go on to reach the regional final “We had a bad taste in our mouths,” coach Ryan Brooks said of his boys basketball team last February “But coming close to beating a championship team it made us believe that we’re not that far off like maybe a Cinderella run was possible for us.” After earning its invitation to the ball last weekend Marlboro now is turning heads on the dancefloor Chris DeNatale scored 26 points as the eighth-seeded Iron Dukes stunned No Monday in a Section 9 Class A quarterfinal Easy does it: New Paltz dominates, winning first MHAL title since 2020 'We've gotta be proud': Poughkeepsie battles to the end in difficult postseason without its coach “I’m just so proud and happy for them,” Brooks said Players gleefully rushed across the court to chest bump and congratulate each other when time expired creating a scene not typical of a first-round game because the result wasn't typical of a first-round matchup Ny’eem Douglas hit a layup that gave the Dukes a 50-42 lead with 1:12 remaining and he scored the deciding 51st point on a free throw with 21 seconds left They led by five in the waning seconds and a Beacon layup created the margin at the buzzer Marlboro (11-9) visits fourth-seeded Saugerties for a semifinal at 6 p.m the Dukes blew out Saugerties in their meeting earlier this month “We had a tough schedule in the regular season and I don’t think our record reflects how good we are,” said Brooks whose team took a few losses to title favorites including Our Lady of Lourdes “I’m glad our guys didn’t get dejected by the record erasing a seven-point halftime deficit and holding the Bulldogs to seven points in the third quarter Marlboro took a 38-36 lead to the fourth and built itself a cushion late Marlboro utilized a zone defense to slow Beacon whose offense usually thrives in the paint but Brooks said an encouraging takeaway from that game was the effectiveness of their defense Douglas had 14 points and Tommy Benfer added eight DeNatale broke out of a recent shooting slump and fueled the offense “never lost confidence and kept working at it.” Point guard Matthew Ciarimboli ran the offense and Mateo Sajous shine defensively communicating and being in the right spots,” Brooks said Michai Thompson had 12 points and Ryan Landisi scored 10 for Beacon (14-4) who had reached the section final last year is that 10 of their players are expected to return in a play-in game Saturday just to eke into the playoffs they might be in the role of bracket-buster including a 47-28 drubbing to Marlboro on Feb the last thing a “Cinderella” can afford is complacency “They’re a well-coached team with good chemistry so it's about staying the course and focusing,” Brooks said of facing the Sawyers 'One more game.' We just want to buy ourselves another game.” Though no longer standing, the Marlboro Chapel played an important role in the anti-slavery movement in Boston.1 On June 4, 1841, abolitionists created the first Boston Vigilance Committee at the chapel Inspired by the New York Committee of Vigilance the Boston organization hoped to provide aid for freedom seekers escaping enslavement this organization lacked support from key leaders and clashed with Garrisonians over tactics Torrey moved to Washington DC to continue his work on the Underground Railroad.3 This article documents the founding of the first Boston Vigilance Committee Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go MARLBORO — It was an exercise in lowered expectations for Austin Jorgensen there was an unwavering belief that even a state championship was within their reach given the winning tradition and sustained success a different mentality,” the Our Lady of Lourdes senior said That’s a reality the athletes have accepted while attempting to revive a program that has sputtered for the better part of a decade Several teams at the high school have excelled winning section titles and more in recent years But in that dugout is constant noise and chatter playful cheers and frequent conversations about strategy or their approach at the plate And even the shouts of “chowdah” and anything Boston-related as Sean Hinspeter is up to bat the group jokingly crafting for him a make-believe Massachusetts background and accent Reign in the snow: Kruger wins 3rd straight junior national skiing championship 'Play for Conrad': Wappingers lacrosse honors coach who died of cancer with fundraiser games What nerves? 7th-grader pitches shutout in debut as Ketcham tops rival “It starts there,” coach Jimmy Filingeri said of the camaraderie “Getting things turned around starts with them being in the right frame of mind They love each other and want to play well together An even more encouraging sight on the field has been the results On a blistery afternoon with intermittent rain earning themselves another eyebrow-raising victory Thursday with a 16-4 road win over Marlboro in five innings “Wow,” Jorgensen said of his team blowing out the defending Section 9 Class A champion “Marlboro has been one of the best teams in the area for a long time It was their second straight lopsided win over a gilded opponent Lourdes last week also handily beat Wallkill a team that reached the Class AA regional final last spring following Lourdes’ disappointing five-win season “Coach has done a great job creating a plan for us and we’ve bought in and that’s what’s leading to our success,” right fielder Patrick Apmann said of Filingeri but we didn’t have the production with it.” they’ve scored 32 runs in three games thus far four runs and an RBI for the Warriors (2-1) Hinspeter went 2 for 3 with a walk and a run and the catcher helped guide three pitchers through the difficult conditions Michael Neuer started and allowed two runs and five hits and struck out four in three innings Apmann was 2 for 2 with a walk and three RBI including a two-run single that gave Lourdes a 4-0 lead in the first “Getting on the board right away and scoring multiple runs in the first really got us going,” he said “You come in knowing you’re facing a good team so getting four quick runs built up our confidence.” The Warriors added five in the fourth and put the game away with a seven-run fifth inning Marlboro’s pitchers struggled with command in the wintry weather Star wrestler Bryce Reilly went 3 for 4 with two runs and singled in Porco for a 15-3 lead Jack Molinelli and Max Burlingame each allowed an unearned run in an inning of relief “We’re not a team that’s gotten mercy-rule wins too often,” Jorgensen said “And it’s definitely not something we expect to do against a good team last April and weeks later took a 16-run thumping from Wallkill That was part of a stretch during which they lost 12 of their first 13 games the possibility of them having their first winning season since 2018 and the players enjoying themselves to this degree but we also lost a lot of winnable games last year,” Apmann said “Our attention to detail is better and we’re doing the little things right.” Tommy Benfer was 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI for Marlboro (0-1) the Iron Dukes graduated a few standouts after their run last season and the roster now has only 12 players this is a senior-laden group and a program with a well-earned reputation It’s likely they’ll rebound in the coming weeks and eventually allow this miserable performance to fade in the rearview mirror this was the kind of win that stays with a team one that can uplift them during rough patches and serve as a source of affirmation And it’s the kind of start to a season that maybe allows folks to dare raise the expectations “We’re still focused on taking small steps forward,” Jorgensen said “but making the playoffs would be a huge accomplishment for us.” Other than hushed exclamations of awe and wonder between movements seaside venue radiated gratitude befitting such an astounding program As with many other performances at Shalin Liu Associate Professor of Core Studies at the Boston Conservatory Berklee erudite persona animates his deep knowledge of biography and musicality Shryock mentioned that the Marlboro Musicians only play music that “strikes them personally.” What followed confirmed this claim along with Shryock’s accolade that since its 1951 inception Marlboro has produced some of music’s finest chamber players Schumann penned these stories to be a conversation and the audience was glued to the repartee that ensued as Loughran’s staccato attack provided the foundation over which Kim’s timbre took flight The ease with which each musician exchanged the melody belied the complexity of the piece the musicians seemed fastened to a shared sense of impeccable timing that allowed the notes to blend together seamlessly over a wide range of dynamics the trio delivered Schumann’s score with such competence (they hardly glanced at their sheet music) that they almost gave the audience a false impression: the music that poured forth was anything but facile The award-winning talent of Loughran curled around the exposition offering subtle nuances and gorgeous hues to the shapes she traded with Kim who drew the audience into a jubilant yet contemplative dreamscape Ozel tendered a stout continuo undergirding the performance from which he deviated as he moved in and out of the storyline to add color and texture The pronounced strength and flawless agility of Ozel’s playing had me wishing I could see his fingering The same players appeared for the subsequent surreal selection: Hommage á R Devotees of the modern concert music reveled in a bizarre excursion into the eldritch and discordant for traditional tastes Schumann used alter egos in this and other works Kurtág pays tribute to these quasi-fictional characters: one being Eusebius who represents the more introspective and sentimental side of Schumann; the other is Florestan who is much more energetic in nature standing as a counterpoint to the former the complexity of this cacophonous six-part escapade is far more Dionysian (and dare I say Kafkaesque) than a more measured Apollonian form and order It is understandable why Marlboro sandwiched this selection between offerings by Schumann and the post-intermission Clarinet Quintet by Brahms as it formed a thematic whole and Robert inspired many social and musical manifestations Kurtág’s tribute radically deviates from his hero’s oeuvre just prior to the time Kurtág began writing this piece abandoned The Who’s ambitious Lifehouse project offered the meaning of life as just “one note” in the surviving track “Pure and Easy.” the Marlboro ensemble presented String Quartet in F Major and dual violinists Maria and Stephanie Zyzak served a lavish and passionate account of these four quartets This was evident from the first note of the Allegro vivace to the picturesque Finale Marlboro presented an interpretation that tickled the nerves Four sets of hands expertly wove a gorgeous tapestry of sound in unmatched ensemble cohesion as their immersion in the music allowed them to rely more on each other’s gestures than the score It felt as if a phantom conductor were guiding this foursome through blithe and Beethoven into these quartets that serve (along with many of the works he composed at this time) as a love song to his wife Clara They represent the complex and intimate details that Schumann wove into this collection tuneful second movement showcases Stumpf who anchored Adante quasi variazioni with a plethora of notes that traversed the fingerboard with compelling precision while leaving room for moments of intimate subtlety staccato plucking allowed Ioudenitch and Zyzak to sparkle The two exchanged motifs round-robin that would have devolved into cacophony in lesser hands I found myself transfixed by the chops of these stringed instrumentalists — coveting the velocity It was an auditory delight due no less to the accompanying instrumentation Kim lustrously and meticulously floated on the surf envisaged by the strings The playing of Ioudenitch and Zyzak was immaculate leaving the attentive observer to wonder if they communicated telepathically comprising a flurry of notes that quickly withdrew into a relaxed had me forgetting to exhale more than once Listening to the Musicians from Marlboro is akin to watching a flock of birds in flight They possess a shared musicality that propels them to move in unison like seasoned dancers captivating the eye (and in this case the ear) as they change direction and speed producing an arch that is in perfect uniformity ended with a diminuendo that we savored for every possible second before it dissolved into the stillness One is to bring people from diverse backgrounds and age-ranges together to construct an aural edifice that rises far higher than the sum of its parts The Musicians from Marlboro hail from different parts of the world yet they speak a universal language to people of all ages and cultures If such an array of people can make such sublimity together — if they can bring their unique abilities to the stage and get it right — then there may be hope for humanity after all [i] Keith Horner, Program Notes, © 2025.[ii] Ibid.[iii] Ibid Comments Off on Marlboro Musicians Prestidigitate If you would like to contribute articles or reviews to the Intelligencer, please familiarize yourself with our submission guidelines.  Subscribe to the Intelligencer. a potential Republican candidate for Marlboro’s Township Committee has until the end of the business day Thursday to get his candidacy certified after a challenge was raised over whether he should be on the ballot at all Judge Kathleen Sheedy ruled that Gampel had to get the required signatures for his candidacy and Marlboro Township’s clerk had to certify his candidacy for the primary ballot by Thursday Gampel’s candidacy was challenged by John Gibardi former chair of the Marlboro Republican party In a sign of the fracturing of the local Republican Party Gibardi is supporting the three incumbents running in the race running under the Marlboro First Republicans ticket are supported by current Marlboro Republican chair Renzo Kolenovic Educating students in Marlboro: Holocaust cattle car gives Jersey Shore students brutal lesson on history, hatred Gampel was meant to replace candidate Aldo Patruno Gibardi’s attorney Michael Manning argued that Gampel did not follow the correct process in replacing Patruno as a candidate In order to be a candidate for public office potential candidates have to submit signature sheets to demonstrate that they have sufficient support in the community for their candidacy The signature sheets for the Marlboro First Republicans list Patruno Gampel would have to return to the people who signed Patruno’s signature sheet and get at least 50% of them to endorse his candidacy Manning argued that “there is no evidence he did.” It was not immediately clear how many signatures that amounts to Judge Sheedy ruled that Gampel’s name could appear on the Republican primary ballot if he could get the required signers and get them certified by Thursday “I can’t find in this case misconduct or fraud,” she said arguing that there is a high standard for removing candidates from the ballot “We do have to have some procedure in place.”  Marlboro news: How would proposed Tennent Road mosque in residential neighborhood handle crowds? she emphasized that election laws should not be interpreted to deprive voters of choice The three winners of the Republican primary election on June 10 would face off against the Democratic slate in November Peter Bufano and Aleksandra Simanovsky compose the Democratic slate The Republicans have a 3-2 edge over the Democrats on the Township Committee Olivia Liu is a reporter covering transportation (WPDE) — In the ongoing operation 'clean sweep' the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged three men This arrest happened in the McColl area of Marlboro County a drug search warrant was given at Robert Keith Locklear's home in McColl This warrant was issued in response to the unlawful sale of narcotics READ NEXT: Transfer station in Myrtle Beach to be closed for repairs The following contraband was found after a search John Kevin Hopkins was also arrested and charged with: Kevin Fagala was arrested and charged with: READ NEXT: Florence man dead after being shot 4 times; woman arrested The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office said they "remain committed to pursuing these drug dealers and assures the citizens of McColl that the ongoing “Clean Sweep” operations will result in additional arrests in the coming weeks." Officials said citizens are encouraged to continue trusting in their efforts and providing information They also said they appreciate the cooperation of drug dealers who are providing information on each other This case was led by investigator Josh Hatcher Kinnelon's Braydon Sisco has cemented his place as the rare individual who is both It was remarkable that he was able to hit the 50-goal mark on the season with his 15th multi-goal game of the year (in 25 games) But what is even more impressive was the goals couldn't have come at a more pivotal moment as his team trailed 2-1 heading into the third period He single-handedly regained the lead for Kinnelon with two electric goals in a span of less than three minutes KJS United was in firm control as it finished off Marlboro-Holmdel to win 4-3 and claim the Public Co-op state title at the Prudential Center Monday night "Great feed from Mike (Pandiscia) on that second one And it was just amazing to rewatch (on the replay at Prudential Center) KJS United became the first team to come from behind to beat Marlboro this season after the Mustangs were 19-0 with a lead The rarity of that feat could have only been achieved by a rare talent like Sisco KJS United fell behind five minutes into the game after Marlboro sophomore Sasha Saks drilled a shot off an assist from Phillip Revzin But Pandiscia answered later in the first period for KJS on a scoring opportunity that was created by Sisco and Eddy Brown Marlboro caught a major break early in the second when a shot by Zachary Price was accidentally tipped up and into the net by a KJS defender The frustrating fluke could've derailed KJS United but instead the moment galvanized senior goaltender Brian Sisti and the rest of the team as they locked down Marlboro and laid the foundation for a comeback The state championship is the second in Kinnelon history ironically beating current co-op associate school Jefferson in the final that year The significance of that past rivalry underlies the current team's unique identity as KJS United as opposed to a single school co-op One of the most exciting aspects of that partnership is the multitude of contributors from Sparta Those players are the first from Sussex County to be part of a hockey state championship "To be the first to ever do it in Sparta is just such a great feeling and something I'll remember for the rest of my life." played a pivotal role with multiple back-breaking saves as he contorted his body across the goal line on multiple occasions After Marlboro took a 2-1 lead in the second period Sisti responded with a lights out performance the rest of the way He finished off the win with several close saves in the final minutes That feeling is well-deserved after KJS United ran the gauntlet as an eight-seed to win a state championship the first such seed to win any hockey state title in 15 years they were a scrappy underdog that overcame adversity to punch their ticket to the Prudential Center the difference was the fact that KJS clearly had the best player on the ice in the stellar sophomore Sisco Each school had plenty of pride long before the co-op team but the collective's ability to forge new bonds brought each program to new heights the celebration is one at multiple schools in North Jersey said "But definitely gonna celebrate this a lot at school tomorrow (WPDE) — Crews are on scene Wednesday afternoon of a wildfire along the 8700 block of Academy Road in Marlboro County TRENDING: Shooting involving NMB businessman may be investigated again by SLED, FBI It is not confirmed how many acres are involved at this time Neighbors said you can see smoke for miles and they're praying the fire doesn't impact any homes and properties in the area We've reached out to the fire officials and we'll have more information later on Wednesday (WPDE) — There's officially a new sheriff in town Larry McNeil took the oath of office Tuesday morning at his swearing-in ceremony at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Bennettsville The retired Honorable Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals Lockemy said McNeil is committed to his job plans and ideas to continue efforts to improve the department and overall safety of the county McNeil said he's already begun several projects and can now carry out those initiatives McNeil plans to establish better mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments McNeil has nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement and said he looks forward to serving and protecting the people of Marlboro County NEW TODAY: Charges filed in deaths of 2 children killed in Darlington Co. house fire though he'd missed the filing period for the 2024 general election; Lemon ran as a write-in candidate and lost to McNeil 2025 at 2:59 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The appellate court’s decision addressed a 2023 lawsuit from NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin against three Monmouth County school districts NJ — The Marlboro Township Board of Education cannot enact a policy that requires their schools to notify parents when a student changes their gender identity though they can consider alternative policies who were sued after enacting new policies for transgender students that would require school staff to notify parents when a student changes their gender identity The appellate court agreed with the Monmouth County Superior Court’s earlier ruling in 2023 which prevented the school districts from enacting these policies the state argued that Marlboro was putting LGBTQ+ and transgender kids at risk and violating New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination by implementing their new policy Before the school boards’ new policies were put in place, Marlboro, Manalapan-Englishtown and Middletown used Policy 5756, “Transgender Student Guidance for School Districts,” which follows guidance from the NJ Department of Education school districts are guided to accept a student’s gender identity and school staff are not required to notify parents of a student’s change in gender identity or expression each of the three school boards amended Policy 5756 to require school staff to notify a student’s parent if that student requested a gender identity change at school The Marlboro Public School District’s amended policy said that because the district is Pre-K-8 with no high school “the Board believes that greater parental involvement is required because of the age and maturity level of its student-body…[I]n the spirit of transparency and parental involvement notify a student's parent/guardian of the student's change in gender identity or expression except where there is reason to believe that doing so would pose a danger to the health or safety of the pupil.” the policy said a school counselor would notify and collaborate with the student first before discussing their gender identity with the student’s parents or guardians that discussion “will address any concerns the student has about such parental notification and discuss the process by which such notification shall occur including but not limited to whether the student wishes to be given the opportunity to notify the parent/guardian first.” The policy goes on to say that the principal or designee should have a discussion with the student and parent/guardian to ascertain the student’s preference on matters such as chosen name and chosen pronouns though there “may be instances where a parent/guardian of a minor student disagrees with the student regarding the name and/or pronoun to be used at school and in the student's education records.” “In the event a parent/guardian objects to the minor student's name and/or pronoun change request the Superintendent or designee should consult the Board Attorney regarding the minor student's and family's civil rights and protections under the [New Jersey Law Against Discrimination],” the policy said In response to the boards’ amended policies Platkin said these policies unlawfully discriminated against students based on their gender identity and gender expression and alleged the policies “irreparably harmed transgender students by requiring parental disclosure of their gender identity without their consent,” the court’s decision said The appellate court upheld the injunction on the schools’ policies but reversed a provision that kept the school boards from considering new Brian Cohen, the president of the Marlboro Township Board of Education, said he knows how important and emotional Policy 5756 has been for board members and the Marlboro community during a recent board of education meeting Cohen said the board members have been advised of three options going forward: Cohen said the board plans to introduce a motion to abolish the policy though there are two meetings required to make a final decision The first of these meetings is planned for Feb “The outcome is probably the best outcome we could have asked for,” Cohen said Platkin said he was pleased with the ruling from the Appellate Division and said it affirmed the Superior Court’s finding that the challenged school board policies likely violate NJ’s Law Against Discrimination and would result in “irreparable harm to some of our state’s most vulnerable students.” “As all courts to have considered these cases have recognized the State agrees that parents should be involved in making important decisions about their children,” Platkin said in a statement to Patch I certainly share that concern – which is why the State has never and will never seek a ‘ban’ on schools informing parents about their children But what the courts have said is that schools cannot have a blanket policy that unfairly forces educators to choose between a vulnerable child’s safety and wellbeing and losing their job.” “All our lawsuits have sought to do is to reinstate the status quo that has existed for years without controversy – one that was put in place by Gov Chris Christie and that respects the need for parents to be informed about their children while safeguarding the civil rights of all students,” Platkin said The LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Garden State Equality called the ruling a “major victory for transgender students and the fundamental principles of equality in our schools.” “Today’s ruling affirms what concerned parents across the Garden State want: safe and affirming schools for all students,” said Christian Fuscarino executive director of Garden State Equality “It also sends a powerful message to transgender and gender-diverse youth: your safety and your ability to be yourself are not up for debate in New Jersey.” Editor’s Note: For general LGBTQ+ resources, you can visit this resource list from GLAAD. For LGBTQ+ crisis/suicide prevention hotlines and warmlines, you can view this list from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation This story has been updated with a statement from Marlboro Board of Education President Brian Cohen Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. MIDDLETOWN -- In a key test for two Monmouth County softball contenders Thursday one side passed with flying colors while the other was left to go back to the drawing board for more studying the edge would've seemed to belong to undefeated Middletown South The Eagles were at home against a Marlboro squad that was hoping for a win to get back to .500 on the season But it was Marlboro that clicked on all cylinders in an 8-0 victory that they controlled from start to finish The nuance that is missing on paper in the nondivisional game is Marlboro being among the Shore's A North division - a loaded collection of elite programs that only seem to further distance themselves from the pack as they battle neck-and-neck with one another More: List: Shore Conference softball's season-opening top players every single pitch is a challenge," Marlboro senior Aimee Notaro said "Then you shift down into the lower division and it's more your speed - we were used to a lot more spin and a lot more speed." It's almost as simple as turning up the heat in the batting cage to slow down the real game on the diamond In a division where five of the six teams have future Division I pitchers in the circle the repetition against high-level competition seems to put teams in a different class Marlboro understands the value of the challenge as much as any team The two-time reigning section champions and 2023 Group 4 state title winners embrace the wins and losses that are inevitable amidst such a difficult schedule knowing that what happens in April is about preparation for the postseason in May "We talked a little bit about confidence and repetition and consistency," Marlboro coach Nick Scalzo said hey let me just do my job and we'll all come together as a team it's still that you've got to get them to that point somehow And I think that this week was great for us." After starting 1-4 in five games against teams ranked in the top 10 of the Shore the Mustangs are on a three-game win streak that was highlighted by a revenge win against divisional foe Colts Neck on Wednesday The result against Middletown South marks another quality win for Marlboro as they came into the game tied for the top spot in B North The Eagles have postseason experience and plenty of talent but the Mustangs flexed their strength as junior pitcher Emily Gaudio was humming with nine strikeouts in the shutout win "Attitude is a big part of it," Gaudio said "Having that good attitude through all the games regardless of who we're playing Both Gaudio and Notaro have been integral to the team's past two sectional titles and the team has fine-tuned the approach to maximize the challenges of the regular season Marlboro's record didn't surpass the .500 mark until they began heating up with wins in the state playoffs The Mustangs appear ahead of schedule with their showing against Midd South characterized by sharp defensive acumen and clutch hitting with runners on base we didn't start off the season very strong and we didn't have as hard of a schedule," Notaro said "We know that even if we start off a little rock we have a lot of time to get it together and get it moving So now it's all coming together and we belong where we are." Marlboro seizes control in 1st and rolls to victoryIt can't be emphasized enough that the impressive victory is a credit to Marlboro much more than a detriment to upstart Middletown South The youthful Eagles came into the matchup with several quality wins against top 20 foes but the Mustangs demonstrated the mettle that has made them a powerhouse among public programs Marlboro sophomore Bella Wuelfing opened the game with a lead-off triple and promptly scored on a wild pitch Notaro extended the lead with an RBI single and the Mustangs were off to quick 2-0 lead It was precursor to a tough outing for standout Midd South pitcher Riley Smith but she still flashed her brilliance with two consecutive strikeouts to end the inning Gaudio matched that high-level of pitching by striking out the side in the bottom of the second giving a jolt of momentum to Marlboro that translated into the top of the third Wuelfing singled and eventually scored again on a wild pitch and Notaro kept the run of offense going with another RBI on a double Sarah Huang drove her in on an RBI single as the Mustang lead ballooned to 5-0 The finishing blow of offense came in the top of the sixth for Marlboro Jordan Chan drilled an RBI triple to make it 7-0 Although a double by Wuelfing in the fifth brought her to within a home run of hitting for the cycle she astutely made efficient contact in her final at-bat for an RBI ground out that cemented the Mustangs' eventual 8-0 victory What's next for Middletown South and MarlboroAfter suffering their first loss of the season the Eagles (5-1) will have some time to regroup as they prepare for another high-stakes matchup on Monday Middletown South will square off against Shore Regional in the opening round of the Monmouth County Tournament to open next week The Eagles will play key divisional opponents on the road after that home game as they're scheduled to face Matawan on Tuesday and Raritan on Thursday Marlboro (4-4) gets a much needed boon to their confidence as the Mustangs are on a three-game win streak They're poised to keep that momentum going as they face Freehold Borough on Saturday to end the week and play their opening round MCT game against Rumson-Fair Haven on Monday SC (WPDE) — The Marlboro County Sheriff's Office provided support to the South Carolina Highway Patrol on Calhoun Road near the Marlboro and Dillon county line regarding an incident of illegal motorcycle street racing according to Marlboro County Sheriff Larry McNeil McNeil said they had assistance from the Dillon County Sheriff's Office due to the estimated 200 people present at the scene “A similar incident at this same location a few years prior resulted in a fatality from illegal motorcycle street racing and while some may perceive this type of incident as a waste of time it is essential to consider the devastating impact on families who lose a loved one This highlights the importance of proactive law enforcement in preventing such tragedies McNeil said the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office along with the South Carolina Highway Patrol as well as other areas of Marlboro County where illegal street car racing has occurred in prior years He added there will be no tolerance as they continue to work together for the common good McNeil said equipment will be towed and those involved will be prosecuted and charged in collaboration with the Marlboro County Coroner's Office is presently conducting a preliminary investigation into a deadly shooting early Saturday morning at a home on New Bridge Road in McColl Marlboro County Chief Deputy Larry Turner said investigators will continue gathering evidence and conducting interviews throughout the day to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident READ MORE: 'Armed and combative:' Individual in custody after Cherry Grove incident The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is helping in the investigation The Coroner's Office will release additional information regarding the name of the person killed WALL -- In the too-often occasion of brawls after sporting events it's the team that wins that loses the most it was the Marlboro-Holmdel co-op team that won on the ice and now faces an uncertain future after a post-game brawl against the Ocean-Shore-Monmouth co-op team It appeared likely that suspensions would loom for multiple Marlboro players The skirmish overshadowed a fascinating playoff hockey game that featured some late drama as Ocean put in two goals in the final minute The matchup was a quarterfinal duel in the South Public Co-op bracket The third-seed Mustangs will face second-seed Toms River on Monday but will likely be short a few players in the aftermath More: 'We've got them from here': Thrilling late comeback propels CBA hockey into state semifinal More: Young pups and old Dawgs deliver for Rumson hockey in playoff win: 'Played for the seniors' The fight occurred near the exit for the Marlboro side of the ice which is situated directly next to the Ocean student section The crowd can be heard cheering on the fighting in contrast to game officials and school representatives who attempted to separate the mob Marlboro coach Eric D'Appolonia explained how he was caught off guard by the sudden escalation that initially appeared to be shoving but swiftly turned to fists we obviously had some of our players still on the ice and we just won the game so the rest of the team was excited and jumped on the ice," D'Appolonia said "Kids started punching each other and it looked like our bench was going in to fight They were going in to celebrate winning a quarterfinal game and put us in a position now we're not sure moving forward what the actions that the referees are going to take." the simmering tensions in the arena remained Video showed the Ocean student section throwing garbage and pouring water bottles on Marlboro players as they exited the ice a five-year-old boy was greeting the players with fist bumps while garbage fell around him "It's a tough feeling because we want to play our semifinal game against Toms River East on Monday and make sure we have all our guys," D'Appolonia said Hopefully no one will be out and hopefully no one got hurt from both sides." While the night is one to forget for all parties it's a disappointing result after Marlboro sophomore Sasha Saks played a game to remember Saks delivered the game's first goal with a terrific breakaway finish with 5:33 remaining in the first period But Ocean senior Liam Forster answered with a terrific snipe from the left circle to even the score at 1-1 heading into the second Less than two minutes into the second period Saks finished yet another breakaway as he outmaneuvered the goaltender and drilled a shot into the right of the net Saks then showed off his abilities as passer with a terrific assist to fellow sophomore Phillip Revzin for a goal to extend the lead to 3-1 with 6:09 remaining in the second That lead held as Marlboro's defense tightened the screws in the third period And Revzin struck again with empty netter goal to make it 4-1 with 2:13 remaining It appeared the clock would bleed out in a calm finale Ocean drilled two goals in the final minute One by Leo Labush with 33.3 seconds left and another by Forster with 15.7 remaining But there was no magic after the final face off as time ticked away on Marlboro's 4-3 victory An exciting playoff semifinal rematch faces a cloud of uncertainty Toms River prevailed 3-1 against Howell to cement its place in the semifinal and will host that game at Winding River it seems like that the full roster will not be available for Marlboro When the two sides met in the regular season it was a decisive 6-1 victory for Toms River (WPDE) — Lawsuits have been filed by two former employees of the Marlboro County School District last month against the district saying they were unfairly treated Barbara McCall and Associate Superintendent Jason Bryant filed the suits in federal court Bryant’s lawsuit states the following allegations: “Defendant engaged in a practice of discrimination and retaliation and discriminated and retaliated against Plaintiff in the terms and conditions of his employment on the basis of his race and gender all in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Defendant discharged and/or constructively discharged Plaintiff because of his race and gender and in retaliation for protected activity all in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.“ McCall raises the following issues in her allegations against the district: “Plaintiff was employed with Defendant since 1984 most recently as Executive Director of Human Resources when Defendant notified Plaintiff that she was suspended without cause given that she was terminated without cause given Discipline for Plaintiff was and is unreasonable as Plaintiff received a positive performance evaluation and was performing her duties as Executive Director of Human Resources in a satisfactory manner with no history of discipline Plaintiff was treated less favorably than her coworkers of a different race and gender with respect to salary increases and adherence to established hiring policies and discipline Plaintiff raised concerns with Defendant regarding hiring practices and job performance of some African American employees Female employee in special relationship with supervisor rewarded with salary increase; b Defendant disregards for criminal records check or criminal past of some employees; and Plaintiff participation in SLED investigations regarding alcohol on premises Plaintiff complained to the Superintendent and/or Defendant's School Board of unequal treatment; and in response to Plaintiff's protected activity and/or participation in SLED investigations that she was suspended and notified Plaintiff on June 29 TRENDING: Death toll in New Orleans terrorist attack climbs to 15 as police continue investigating McCall and Bryant are being represented by Attorney Phoebe A Clark with the Wukela Law firm in Florence This is the third lawsuit filed by a former employee of the district in the past two months Dionne Vance hit the district with a federal lawsuit Vance claims a number of violations in the lawsuit that led to her separation from the district including violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act The suit states Vance seeks to correct “MCSD’s unlawful employment practices on the basis of disability and to obtain appropriate relief as she was adversely affected by such practices.“ It accuses MCSD of engaging in unlawful conduct when it perceived Vance as disabled and/or failed to accommodate Vance and discharged her because of her actual or perceived disability or because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for her disabilities when Vance was out of work for FMLA qualifying leave “failing to provide proper notice and designation of FMLA leave and by demoting Plaintiff upon her attempts to return to work.“ Vance was employed with the school district as a principal from February 2020 to May 10 the date MCSD presented her with a teaching contract The district's spokesperson released the following statements regarding the lawsuits: Some community members said they feel as if the lawsuits have been filed by disgruntled former employees who are trying to keep the district from moving forward They're hoping the suits will be resolved with little to no impact on the district ABC15 will update you with any new developments in the suits 2025 at 3:16 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The event will take place at the Municipal Complex Turf Field at Lotta Burke Way photo opportunities and more when the town’s annual ‘Scrambled Eggstravaganza’ event returns to Marlboro this spring the town will host the ‘eggstravaganza’ from 1-3 p.m Attendees will be able to enjoy an egg hunt The schedule for the egg hunt will be as follows: Attendees who wish to participate in the egg hunt should bring their own basket To learn more, you can visit the Marlboro Township website or view this event flyer The Municipal Complex Turf Field is located at Lotta Burke Way CRBR Women of Influence SOPAKCO is expanding its operations in Marlboro County with an investment of $22.8 million to grow its Bennettsville manufacturing facility Foods manufacturer announces $24M expansion in Marlboro County A company specializing in ready-to-eat meals is investing in Marlboro County SOPAKCO’s investment will include the renovation of an existing facility and construction of an additional facility to expand the company’s food products manufacturing operation located at 320 Broad St “SOPAKCO has experienced great success in South Carolina,” SOPAKCO President Lonnie Thompson said in the release “The value that Marlboro County brings through its business-friendly climate and quality workforce has allowed us to thrive here and we look forward to continuing our partnership.” Related: Packaging manufacturer announces $31.5M Lee County expansion Related: Manufacturer to enter SC market with $70M Lexington County facility Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Mullins, SOPAKCO specializes in the design processing and packaging of ready-to-eat meals and is a supplier of combat rations to the U.S Operations are expected to be online in October 2025 “There is a reason why we have two ears and one mouth,” Marlboro County Council Chairman Anthony Woods said in the release “It’s because we’re supposed to listen twice as much as we talk We are listening to our industries and getting results We want to thank SOPAKCO for choosing Marlboro County for their next expansion.” Ritedose secures FDA approval for its formoterol inhalation solution expanding COPD treatment options and str[...] Kimberly-Clark will invest $200M to expand its Beech Island plant creating 150+ jobs and enhancing manufactur[...] Techo-Bloc will open its first South Carolina facility in Lexington County who has leadership experience at Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz The packaging line will be able to process between 160 million and 170 million vials annually French company has been operating in the community for a decade … Sign up for your daily digest of Columbia Business Report Hundreds turn out to see what governor and South Carolina Department of Employment and Wor[...] Blanchard Machinery begins construction on a $65M Calhoun County facility to boost growth Ritedose secures FDA approval for its formoterol inhalation solution expanding COPD treatment optio[...] Kimberly-Clark will invest $200M to expand its Beech Island plant creating 150+ jobs and enhancing [...] South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis will stay in office for now as the House opts not to act on S[...] Techo-Bloc will open its first South Carolina facility in Lexington County Columbia Business Report is the market leader in business media in South Carolina We connect you with decision-makers and stakeholders throughout the state Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Log in for access to the latest digital and special editions Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds. TRACK RADARMaryland man in hospital with self-inflicted gunshot after allegedly killing girlfriendby Ida Domingo (7News) — A man is accused of killing his girlfriend Monday morning in Suitland according to the Prince George's County Police Department The woman killed has been identified as 36-year-old Neri Moreno Gratini Officers went to the home located on Bexley Place around 1:55 a.m where Gratini was found inside with several gunshot wounds Officers were able to get a description of Gratini's boyfriend and his vehicle information officers spotted his SUV and conducted a traffic stop They ordered the man to get out of the SUV Officers approached the vehicle and found the man in the driver's seat with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries A section of Duquette Avenue NE in Marlboro Township to close for 12 days for repair workCanton RepositoryMARLBORO TWP – A section of Duquette Avenue NE will be closed to through traffic about 1,000 feet north of Swamp Street beginning Monday The closing for culvert replacement will last 12 days Congress Lake Avenue NE and Swamp Street NE the Marlboro-Holmdel hockey team was just a feel good turnaround story A 6-3 record after a win over Brick already matched the team's win total from a miserable 6-19 campaign last year The Mustangs looked strong to start the winter Alen Grigorian saw where the team was headed and he reiterated his position on Thursday night we're going to The Rock," Grigorian said after the Mustangs - down six suspended players in the aftermath of a postgame brawl last week - beat reigning champion Gov Livingston 4-2 Thursday night for the South Public Co-Op section championship We've been going to practice every night," he said "We figured out a system to help us win and we got it done The Mustangs punched their ticket to the state championship in the Prudential Center in a game that had their fingerprints all over it Marlboro fell behind just 19 seconds into the South Public Co-op section final against Gov They responded by seizing control for the next 44 minutes and 41 seconds "Our main issue as a team altogether is we start off slow we let the other team score," Grigorian said there could've been a multitude of reasons The most obvious is the sudden turnaround from 6-19 to 19-9 this winter a feat that was highlighted by a Shore Conference championship That was where the story ends for most teams that win the Shore title — no team has ever won the Handchen Cup and a state title in the same season Determined that those players' seasons would not end that night the Mustangs have ensured the absentees will get to play in the biggest game of the season "It was almost like the wind was taken out of our sails that night," Marlboro coach Eric D'Appolonia said the boys who did get in trouble for that situation would not do it again And I just spoke to the team that's remaining and let them know that we still could do this We still have the ability to take home a win continue on this pursuit towards a state championship." No player faced more pressure than Nick Silacci The sophomore goaltender had to step in for suspended starter David Furman He pitched a 44-shot shutout in a playoff win against Toms River and only conceded two goals in the opening seconds of the first and third periods as he ensured his team would continue their pursuit of a title "I've just got to be positive about the game," Silacci said And I just can't listen to what anyone thinks or says."After so many twists and turns the Mustangs have gotten comfortable being uncomfortable Marlboro is on the precipice of cementing a rarified place in history as both a Shore Conference champion and state champion One of the players that seems to thrive in uncomfortable situations in Sasha Saks Livingston goal with two of his own to give Marlboro a 2-1 lead after the first period He worked similar magic in the Handchen Cup final against Howell laying the foundation for an eventual comeback with the team's first two goals Marlboro will face an appropriately unlikely counterpart in the state championship in North Public Co-op champion Kinnelon The state championship will be a battle of two strong-willed teams that overcame the odds "We're looking to put these towns on the map." Most fans had hardly settled into their seats when Gov Livingston senior Jacob Wachtel delivered the game's first goal with 14:41 remaining in the first period As the Highlander student section was energized it was exactly what Marlboro needed to settle in the Mustangs found their answer on a terrific shot by Saks after an equally spectacular pass by sophomore Phillip Revzin wasting no time capitalizing on the game's first penalty as Saks sniped another goal just seven seconds into a power play with 2:03 remaining in the first While the shots were relatively even at 11 for Marlboro and 10 for Gov Marlboro parlayed the momentum in a strong forecheck in the second period and senior Josh Kopach delivered the highlight of the game as he drilled goal while being crosschecked celebrating with outstretched arms as he laid down on the ice after the hit The Mustangs were firmly in control with a 3-1 lead heading into the final 15 minutes Livingston to cut into the lead and make it one-score lead in the third Wachtel struck again in the opening minute of the period scoring off a rebound just 44 seconds into the third to shrink Marlboro's lead to 3-2 Silacci endured a barrage of shots as the desperate Highlanders made a valiant comeback effort outshooting Marlboro 16-4 in the final period Grigorian made sure to get the most out of those limited shot opportunities sniping a decisive goal with 2:28 left to close out the 4-2 victory Marlboro to face Kinnelon in state championship at The RockAfter Marlboro won the early sectional final at Mennen Arena Kinnelon (14-8-2) won in a lopsided affair against West Milford to win the North sectional final The two teams will meet in the state championship at 5:30 on Monday at the Prudential Center It's battle of two gritty teams that have vastly outperformed their records but Kinnelon might hold a slight edge given the impressive level of competition it's faced this season Marlboro will be at full strength with their six suspended players returning and it will be interesting to see if standout goaltender David Furman returns to man the net after the impressive run by Silacci there's little doubt that they're capable of winning the state championship at full strength after this season it's probably better to never doubt Marlboro again (WPDE) — A Marlboro County deputy has been disciplined and reprimanded after being observed by a citizen in Laurinburg this past Saturday for exceeding the posted speed limit according to Marlboro County Chief Deputy Larry Turner Turner said the citizen was able to identify the deputy based on the markings on the rear bumper MORE: Residence destroyed, 1 injured in fire near NMB High School He added that an investigation revealed the deputy did not have the authorization to operate the vehicle in North Carolina the deputy was disciplined for this infraction Sheriff Larry McNeil emphasized to the citizens of Marlboro County that they should report any unusual behavior or what they believe to be improper use of sheriff's office equipment or issues involving deputies to the rightful authorities The markings on the vehicles serve this specific purpose we cannot allow this type of policy violation to go unaddressed,” Turner said He added that they appreciate the citizen who brought the matter to their attention “We must police our own as we do others,” Turner said Vince Buchanan is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child (Credit: Marlboro County Sheriff's Office) (WPDE) — An investigation by the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of two parents after their child was beaten with a belt Turner said after conducting an investigation it was determined that the child sustained “bruising all over the body and what appeared to be a laceration to the back after being beaten with a belt by the stepfather." Vince Buchanan is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child READ NEXT: Man accused of sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old; pornography charges He added the mother witnessed the abuse and failed to intervene or report the incident to law enforcement Sandra stated that the child had exhibited unruly behavior on occasion and that this incident marked the first beating the victim had endured this year,” said Turner He said deputies learned of the situation through administrators at the child’s school who alerted the school resource officer to the situation The South Carolina Department of Social Services is providing assistance in this matter A bond hearing for the couple will be held later Tuesday afternoon (WPDE) — A family dispute led to a shooting Wednesday afternoon on Wylie Road in the McColl area of Marlboro County according to Investigator Joshua Hatcher with the Marlboro County Sheriff's Office Hatcher said a shot was fired into a car and one person was hit He added the victim is expected to recover TRENDING: Police ID suspect as Texas native, search for potential accomplices in New Orleans attack Hatcher said they have one suspect in custody at this time More information is expected to be released at a later time (WPDE) — A middle school in Marlboro County is on lockdown Marlboro County Schools spokesperson LaKeisha Cribb says Blenheim Middle School is currently under a modified lockdown as we must follow established protocols and procedures," Cribb wrote Several parents reached out to ABC15 with concerns A text sent to parents early Monday afternoon says the incident involved a student and a home situation that carried over to the school "At no point was there any danger to the students and staff of Blenheim Middle School of Discovery," the text continued MARLBORO - School boards are entities that vote on matters as important as hiring a new superintendent voting on anti-bullying policy and guiding initiatives to improve student’s academic performance which meets once or twice a month and oversees kindergarten through 8th grade has often dissolved into back-and-forth bickering This election, two slates of candidates are running for three seats on the school board. Two incumbents, Aldo Patruno and Danielle Bellomo, are running with Gill Iny under the banner of Marlboro Values Protected Nirav Kadakia, Brian Cohen and Jenna Corraro are running as a team called Partners Improving Education “We realize that what’s happening on the current Marlboro Township Board of Education reflects the sometimes toxic and unproductive political environment hampering our federal government Instead of working together to build consensus and problem solve the philosophy of some members seems to be to shut others out.” They stated that they believe the “politically charged rhetoric” has demonized people created divisions and polarized the community which creates dysfunction and “does a complete disservice to our schools and students.”  Cohen and Corraro wrote that their top priorities include improving the district’s academic performance changing certain aspects of the district’s special education program proactively addressing a loss of funding from the state and getting parents involved Marlboro: Check out Beacon Hill, which opens 285 apartments after 29-year odyssey the team wrote that they want to bring the school district “from average to excellence,” stating that while the district means state standards “we are not always meeting federal standards." they wrote that they believe the district should be “comparing ourselves to comparable districts across the state to determine whether we are meeting reasonable expectations for performance.”  they wrote that staffing and resources have been cut in the last three years while the number of students in need of services have increased The team said they would like to explore options that bring back students that had to be placed out of district “because Marlboro does not have the ability to meet their needs.” Out-of-district placements cost about $100,000 per student Building up Marlboro’s in-house special education program could result in other districts sending special needs students to the district Marlboro: Over 200 come out to hear plans for mosque in residential neighborhood “We need to do a better job planning for future years Currently we prepare budgets — both operational and capital — on a year-to-year basis not taking into consideration enrollment trends growing capital repairs and investment needs or plans.”  the team wrote that the school district needs to expand its communication format to include emails phone calls and a variety of social media platforms to reach a diversity of families which include less tech-savvy grandparents those with disabilities and parents whose first language is not English They also want parent-teacher conferences to return to twice a year “Marlboro has a high proportion of working-parent households and we need to do a better job accommodating the schedules of those families in our outreach,” they wrote Marlboro: Concerns over road safety, zoning denied 44 townhouses they all spoke in favor of parental involvement and the ability to opt their children out of certain lessons the policy guideline would be for teachers to find an equivalent book or materials for the student He said he trusts the schools’ librarians to keep inappropriate books out of the libraries Much of the board’s recent bickering revolves around the aftermath of a police call on April 16 According to an incident report by the Marlboro Police Department police were called to the superintendent’s office where board member Aldo Patruno was “speaking loudly with Mr Ballone reportedly “did feel threatened during the incident but does not want to sign complaints at this time,” the police report said Some board members wanted to know why all board members weren’t alerted while other board members pointed to the fact that Patruno “left peacefully.”  Marlboro: Hindu temple gets approval for space for community festivals Cohen and Corraro wrote that to combat the bickering they would like to see restructured committees that would “reflect balanced viewpoints and ensure that the hierarchy within each committee is committed to making sure that all members work together and reach consensus.” They want board members to be better educated on their roles and to be held accountable for their own behavior And they say they want the board to listen to the wider community outside of “one toxic social media group.” They are proposing a working group of parents and school professionals that would represent the diversity within the district and would periodically report to the board “We firmly believe that when our community works together and speaks civilly and constructively with one another people will again realize there is more that unites us than divides us 'Parents, not the government'Patruno, Bellomo and Iny are running on a parents' rights campaign, which, according to their website have control over their family’s values and upbringing Parents know what is best for their kids and should have a say in what is taught.” They wrote that they prioritize local control in education to “reflect local values and priorities” and to only allow age-appropriate education to introduce “concepts and material that align with their developmental stage and capacity for understanding.” They wrote “this approach supports healthy learning progress and protects children from exposure to topics beyond their emotional and cognitive readiness.”   'I got a wonderful girl': Marlboro WWII vet saluted for 100th birthday, 75th anniversary They also wrote that they support community involvement to “fosters a sense of shared responsibility for student success and strengthens the connection between schools and families.”  Community involvement could come in the form of administration-hosted workshops The slate also believes that test scores should be improved by focusing on increasing instructional time in core subjects They also believe in investing in teacher training that emphasizes “effective strategies for teaching core subjects with a focus on data-driven instruction and curriculum enhancement.” They wrote that students will be assessed on the core subjects to identify strengths and weaknesses tailor instruction and “provide targeted interventions for struggling students.”  Brian Cohen served as vice chancellor and a member of the City University of New York Chancellor’s Cabinet As a senior member of the university’s leadership he participated in the Board of Trustees meetings an annual budget of over $80 million and a five-year capital plan of over $300 million his “experience spans all aspects of university operations including RFPs and strategic sourcing contracts.” Jenna Corraro is a former public-school teacher who now works as an instructional designer She teaches faculty about different educational technologies and has taught workshops about using tools such as artificial intelligence in their curriculum where she coordinates events to build morale and connection among school staff Nirav Kadakia has been on technology boards that focus on “shaping security and compliance policies driving the implementation of best practices He wrote that his company is currently working through its own AI policy that would “safeguard our intellectual property and ensure robust data privacy.”  Aldo Patruno is an incumbent board member who was elected in 2021 he has served on the building and grounds committee as well as the policy committee “Aldo is running for re-election to build on the progress he has helped drive over the last term,” according to the website “He is committed to continuing to bridge the gap between parents and the school district while also providing fiscal responsibility and oversight.” Danielle Bellomo is an incumbent who took over a vacancy in 2023 She works in marketing and volunteers as a Girl Scout leader PTO president and softball and soccer coach She chairs the buildings and grounds committee on the school board and serves as voting delegate for the New Jersey School Boards Association his main business was the selling of telecommunication devices and electronic equipment to wholesalers including Verizon “I will be applying the same successful business and financial leadership skills which are so desperately needed to hold the Board of Education accountable and transparent with the education and safety of our children.”