Author: Kayla Marsh
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Students encouraged to avoid drugs, pursue a natural high
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer HAZLET — Raritan High School students were encouraged to say “no” to drugs and to pursue what makes them most happy in life. That was the theme during an assembly at the school on May 4 when NFL running back Donald Brown, who grew up in the area, delivered…
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Garden centers at their peak
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer For many local nurseries and garden centers, the spring season is a peak time of year for business. As eager gardeners head out into the fresh air to transform their yards into a beautiful garden paradise, Greater Media Newspapers’ Spring Home & Garden section this week offers advice about…
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Middletown school board approves budget
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Township Public School District has adopted a $168 million budget that will add staff, update technology and curriculum and implement new programs for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education adopted the budget by a vote of 7-1 at its April 26 meeting. Board…
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HoneyBaked Ham reopens in Middletown
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Café of Middletown has relocated to a new space that offers patrons an expanded menu and a homier atmosphere. On May 3, local, county and state officials gathered at the store’s new 3,000-square-foot location in the Twin Brook Commons Shopping Center on Route…
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Monmouth Mall redevelopment plan is scratched by its owner
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Monmouth Mall will remain intact and unchanged. That is because, to the surprise of Borough Council members, borough officials, residents and community members, Kushner Companies, the sole owner of the Monmouth Mall, has opted not to move forward with a $500 million redevelopment plan that would have…
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Kushner backs out of Monmouth Mall redevelopment
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN – Hundreds of residents packed Memorial School on Grant Avenue Wednesday night, ready to urge the Borough Council to vote down an ordinance that would change the zoning of the Monmouth Mall site from commercial to mixed-use. But the over-flowed crowd never had —or needed—the opportunity to voice…
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Shrewsbury church celebrating 60 years
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — For more than half a century, the First Assembly of God has been dedicated to reaching people of all ages and backgrounds through the Gospel, programs and other activities aimed at serving community needs locally and abroad. On May 1, the church will celebrate its 60th anniversary,…
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Keyport native earns honor from Navy
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer KEYPORT — A Monmouth County and borough native has been selected as Junior Civilian of the Year for his work as a legal assistant with the United States Navy. “It is very touching,” said William Bonnell, serving Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic Branch Office Earle. “I am one tiny…
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Middletown holds roundtable for local business owners
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Local township and Monmouth County officials served as the hosts to a Grow Monmouth roundtable with owners and managers of local businesses to discuss ways to help them become more successful, grow, create more jobs and spur economic development. At least a dozen individuals gathered at the…
