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  • Investigators seek answers in fatal crash

    Investigators seek answers in fatal crash

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies are trying to determine the cause of a motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Lakewood resident on the afternoon of Jan. 16. Just before 1 p.m., Freehold Township police officers responded to the scene of an accident  at the intersection of Route 9,…

  • American Red Cross to hold blood drive at St. Ambrose church on Jan. 26

    American Red Cross to hold blood drive at St. Ambrose church on Jan. 26

    The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 26 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 96 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor app, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

  • West Long Branch kindergarten registration set for Feb. 20, 21

    West Long Branch kindergarten registration set for Feb. 20, 21

    Betty McElmon Elementary School Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place in the Media Center on Feb. 20 and 21. On Feb. 20, registration will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. for children whose last names begin with the letters A-M. Registration for children whose last names begin with N-Z will take place from 1-2:30…

  • Allentown FFA support group to host spaghetti dinner on March 23

    Allentown FFA support group to host spaghetti dinner on March 23

    ALLENTOWN – The Allentown FFA Parents, Alumni and Friends (PAF) will host the 12th annual gift auction and spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. March 23 at the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Upper Freehold Township. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The Allentown FFA PAF provides support to the Allentown FFA chapter of Allentown…

  • Monmouth County Park System to publish summer camp/swim edition of ‘Parks & Programs Guide’

    Monmouth County Park System to publish summer camp/swim edition of ‘Parks & Programs Guide’

    Want to make a splash with your children this summer?  Send them to camp with the Monmouth County Park System for an experience they’ll never forget. From Youngster Hayseed Adventures to Eco-Survival Camp for Teens, the Park System offers numerous summer camps tailored to different ages and interests. Other camps include Surf’s Up, Camp Big…

  • Volunteers sought to monitor bluebirds at Elmwood Cemetery

    Volunteers sought to monitor bluebirds at Elmwood Cemetery

    Elmwood Cemetery is looking for volunteers who would like to learn about bluebird monitoring and data collection. An orientation session will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Elmwood Cemetery offices, 425 Georges Road, North Brunswick.   For more information, visit www.northbrunswicknj.gov/bluebird-houses

  • Traveling Knights of Old Bridge to hold Wine & Dine event on Feb. 8

    Traveling Knights of Old Bridge to hold Wine & Dine event on Feb. 8

    The Traveling Knights of Old Bridge will hold the fifth annual Wine & Dine event from 7-11 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. The cost is $55 per person, and includes dinner; a commemorative glass; samples from New Jersey wineries, distilleries and micro-brews; and a…

  • South River VFW to hold comedy night Feb. 16

    South River VFW to hold comedy night Feb. 16

    VFW Post 1451 will hold a comedy night on Feb. 16 at the post, 31 Reid St., South River. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Showtime is at 8:30 p.m. Headliner is Tom Daddario, featuring John Consoli and emcee Jeffrey Paulo. Tickets are $35 and include admission, dinner, beer, wine and soda. There will also be…

  • Dance With Melody celebrates 28 years in business

    Dance With Melody celebrates 28 years in business

    Dance With Melody is celebrating its 28th year in business. Owner Melody Shanley opened the studio in 1991 and is still located in the popular Middletown ShopRite Plaza. Parents love the convenience of dropping their children off to dance while they shop and enjoy the various stores located in the mall.  The family-friendly studio offers a full…