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  • Library to host pianist in concert March 9

    The Middletown Township Public Library will host pianist Julia Muench at 7 p.m. March 9 at 55 New Monmouth Road. Muench will play music from a time when German immigrants came to the United States in the 1830s. She will also perform works written by her ancestor, Friedrich Muench, who served as a Missouri senator…

  • ‘Eggstravaganza’ open to Holmdel children

    The Holmdel Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor its annual “Eggstravaganza” at 11 a.m. March 28 at Cross Farm Park, 10 Longbridge Road, Holmdel. The rain date is March 29. The event is open to Holmdel children who are in grades pre-K through third. Children will be placed in one of three age groups —…

  • Bring it on

    READER-SUBMITTED PHOTO The St. John Vianney High School Varsity cheerleaders scored first place at the Bishop Ahr tournament and the Woodbridge High School competition last month. The junior varsity team, not pictured, came in second at Bishop Ahr and third at Woodbridge.

  • Teens tell of post-Sandy journey in photo exhibit

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Jack An exhibit set to open this weekend focuses on the journeys of 10 teens from Monmouth and Middlesex counties as they discover hope and healing in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy. “I think one thing that helps a lot with the healing process is doing something creative, and…

  • Photo

    PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN FULLER A flowering plant is buried in the snow in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick.

  • Board members tackle bond issue

    As members of the Edison Board of Education, we would like to provide accurate — but not confidential —information to the public regarding the upcoming bond referendum. Between noon and 9 p.m. March 10, the voters of Edison Township are being asked to approve an $18.6 million referendum for the construction of the James Monroe…

  • Habitat for Humanity building new residence

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A new Habitat for Humanity house will soon be part of the streetscape in Freehold Borough, and it will provide a comfortable, safe and affordable residence for a family who will make it their home. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County, serving northeast and western Monmouth County,…

  • Discover a world of adventure at Ranney Summer Programs

    BACK TO BUSINESS News of Greater Media Newspapers’ advertisers With more than 30 years of experience in fun- and friend-filled summer adventures, Ranney Summer Programs are a favorite of families in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Exceptional opportunities to explore specialized camp activities, sports clinics and academic and talent development courses await your child this…

  • Reduce your risk for colorectal cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both the United States and Canada. So say the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society, who project nearly 60,000 Americans and Canadians will lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2015 alone. Though many risk factors for colorectal cancer, including age, heredity and…