Author: Greater Media

  • Showplace Farms to end operations after 36 years

    REGIONAL INTEREST By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A landmark operation in the New Jersey standardbred horse racing industry will close its doors on Oct. 1. The operators of the Showplace Farms training center on Route 33, Millstone Township, announced on July 23 that the 140-acre facility will cease operations after 36 years. In…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Michael Estreicher, son of Shirley and Vernon Estreicher of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at the University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York. Michael is a 2012 graduate of Marlboro High School. Ryan Alves, son of Paula and Ken Alves of Marlboro, has…

  • PTA, environmental commission plant monarch butterfly garden

    MANALAPAN — The Wemrock Brook School PTA and the Manalapan Environmental Commission have partnered to create a type of garden at the school called a monarch waystation that helps monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. “The garden will be a win-win, providing an enjoyable outdoor classroom area as well as educational opportunities, and much needed…

  • Exhibitors sought for 19th annual Archives and History Day

    Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all history buffs and historical organizations to participate in the 19th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 3. “Archivists, historians, curators, genealogists and others in the field of history and preservation are invited to participate in this great event,” Hanlon said. “The event provides the opportunity…

  • United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive begins Aug. 1

    The United Way of Monmouth County will hold a “Stuff the Bus” campaign in August and the goal is to send Monmouth County children back to school equipped with all the supplies they need for a new academic year. Kaarina Romero, the volunteer center manager for the United Way of Monmouth County, said donations are…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A ride is framed by trees at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, July 23.

  • Now is the time for banks to return the favor

    The monumental crash of Wall Street and the financial institutions in 2008 led to our elected officials giving a bailout of untold sums of money from the pockets of the American people to keep the current economic system afloat. Now that the American people are facing a future of dire economic straits, it is payback…

  • Sunrise Optimists to hold golf outing

    The Freehold Sunrise Optimist Foundation will once again present its annual charity golf tournament, the Carmen J. Rivello Friend of Youth Golf Classic, on Aug. 11. The event will take place at the Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro, according to a press release. The annual charity event, hosted by the foundation, is committed to benefiting…

  • Auditions accepted for Heritage Day Idol

    The Heritage Day Committee is accepting auditions for the first Heritage Day Idol competition. All audition videos must be sent to [email protected] no later than Aug. 25. All auditions will be reviewed and the Top 5 entries will be selected to perform on stage at Heritage Day on Sept. 19 (or on the rain date…