Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Chelsea at Manalapan to hold program about Medicare on Sept. 20

    Chelsea at Manalapan to hold program about Medicare on Sept. 20

    The Chelsea at Manalapan presents “Medicare, Obamacare, and How They Affect You,” on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about Medicare changes and choices: how the Affordable Care Act affects Medicare; what changes are coming in 2017; the difference between Medicare and Medicaid; and why you shouldn’t wait until you are 65 to get the…

  • Don’t fall behind this fall

    Don’t fall behind this fall

    By Maria Clemente Summer is fleeting and the first day of school is drawing near. As summer dials down, worries may dial up with the start of school in sight. The beginning of the school year presents a number of inevitable changes — new school, new friends, different teachers, challenging homework, athletic tryouts, etc. While…

  • Talented performers crowned Freehold Idol winners

    Talented performers crowned Freehold Idol winners

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Residents of Ocean Township, Marlboro and Manalapan have been crowned the winners of the 10th Freehold Idol talent competition. In Freehold Idol, contestants compete in one of three age groups: 10 to 15 years old; 16 to 22 years old; and 23 years old and over. A winner…

  • Millstone Board of Fire Commissioners seeks to fill vacancy

    Millstone Board of Fire Commissioners seeks to fill vacancy

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Millstone Township Board of Fire Commissioners is seeking to fill a vacancy following the departure of one of its members. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Commissioner Ronald Gesualdo from the board. Gesualdo was elected to the board in 2011. The Board of Fire Commissioners…

  • Teacher earns grant for robotics at Howell school

    Teacher earns grant for robotics at Howell school

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer HOWELL – Science teacher Josh Langenberger of Howell Middle School South has received a $4,770 Hipp Foundation grant for a hands-on STEM learning program. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Langenberger has taught in the Howell K-8 School District for 22 years. He is in his second…

  • Art show reception to be held at Metuchn Borough Hall Sept. 25

    Art show reception to be held at Metuchn Borough Hall Sept. 25

    All are invited to an art show by children, teens and adult students of the Westerhoff School of Music and Art at Metuchen Boro Hall, Main Street, on Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. The art works represent a wide range of media including acrylic, gouache, watercolor, aquatints, collage and charcoal. The Westerhoff art director and…

  • Recovery Walk to be held Sept. 17 in East Brunswick

    Recovery Walk to be held Sept. 17 in East Brunswick

    The New Jersey Recovery Walk and Rally will be held Sept. 17 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. The walk begins at 10 a.m., and team/banner registration starts at 9 a.m. A rally will follow at noon. Music, entertainment, exhibits, food truck dining, and family-friendly fun will be available. Bring your…

  • Manalapan police investigate thefts from vehicles

    Manalapan police investigate thefts from vehicles

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer MANALAPAN – Individuals who target vehicles that are parked at residences were active during the overnight hours of Aug. 23-24, according to Manalapan Police Capt. Thomas Barstow, who reported numerous incidents of theft. The Aug. 24 reports were filed by residents of Winter Court, Equinox Lane and Crystal Court, which…

  • Freehold Borough rallies around community volunteer Reggie Sims

    Freehold Borough rallies around community volunteer Reggie Sims

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – A long-serving volunteer firefighter who is a well-known resident of Freehold Borough is in need of assistance as he recovers from a double lung transplant. Reggie Sims underwent the transplant on June 9 after he was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP), a form of pneumonia that…