Author: Kayla Marsh

  • Holmdel teacher awarded fellowship for Holocaust education

    Holmdel teacher awarded fellowship for Holocaust education

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HOLMDEL — A local teacher joined more than 20 others for a seminar aimed at delving into the complex history of the Holocaust and inspiring new techniques to introduce the subject into classrooms. The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR), which works to preserve the legacy and provide monthly…

  • Brookdale sets Automotive Service and Technology open house

    Brookdale sets Automotive Service and Technology open house

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer LINCROFT — Brookdale Community College will serve as the host to an Automotive Service and Technology open house at 6 p.m. Aug. 9 for those who are interested in a possible automotive career or learning how to work on a car. The free open house will take place in Room 102…

  • Middletown to launch Farmers and Makers Market

    Middletown to launch Farmers and Makers Market

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – A new township event is putting an emphasis on bringing fresh produce and other unique and handmade products that area farmers and vendors have to offer to the forefront for residents to enjoy. “What we are trying to do is a true farmers market, with items like…

  • Local dental practitioner named a Top Dentist

    Local dental practitioner named a Top Dentist

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — One local dental practitioner is smiling bright after being named a 2016 Top Dentist by his peers. For the eighth year in a row, Mitchel Friedman, owner of Newman Springs Dental Care in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township, was selected to receive the award and honor.…

  • Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park

    Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — It’s off to the races to help raise funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain and central nervous system tumors. The Kortney Rose Foundation will serve as the host to its 11th annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run at…

  • Eatontown council mourns, honors students, updates Monmouth Mall

    Eatontown council mourns, honors students, updates Monmouth Mall

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN – A recent Borough Council meeting saw some highs and lows as the governing body recognized local students for achievements outside of the classroom, discussed a new trap, neuter and release program, provided a quick update on the Monmouth Mall redevelopment and grieved the loss of a “hometown…

  • Railroad-crossing repairs ongoing in Aberdeen

    Railroad-crossing repairs ongoing in Aberdeen

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that a railroad-crossing rehabilitation project has required road closures and detours that will be in effect through the middle of next week. The two-way traffic on Cliffwood Avenue has been closed since July 14 between Rose Street and Locust Street…

  • Fair Haven joins Sustainable Jersey program

    Fair Haven joins Sustainable Jersey program

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN — As part of efforts to optimize quality of life for residents and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come, the Borough Council has unanimously approved the borough’s participation in the Sustainable Jersey program. The decision to join the program was approved at the governing body’s…

  • Hazlet schools prepare students for 21st century

    Hazlet schools prepare students for 21st century

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — As students enjoy their summer hiatus, school officials are hard at work preparing for the upcoming academic year. Aside from students in each of the Hazlet Township Public School District’s eight schools having more access to technological devices to support and enhance their learning environment, the 450…