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  • Howell honored by Clean Ocean Action

    Howell honored by Clean Ocean Action

    HOWELL – Clean Ocean Action has awarded a municipal Blue Star certification to Howell to recognize the municipality’s efforts to improve water quality. “On behalf of the governing body and the township, I would like to thank Clean Ocean Action for recognizing the efforts undertaken by our Green Team. We take pride in our accomplishments…

  • Shanti (Peace) Lecture set for Oct. 9

    Shanti (Peace) Lecture set for Oct. 9

    The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (MCWRET) will sponsor its 17th annual Shanti (Peace) Lecture from 3-4:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. This year’s theme is “Begampura: City Without Sorrow”. A Sikh perspective will be shared by Mr. Harinder Singh on how…

  • Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup entertains 600 children

    Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup entertains 600 children

    New Jersey Youth Soccer in partnership with the Freehold Soccer League hosted a Kohl’s U.S. Youth Soccer American Cup for a second consecutive year. This soccer event engaged more than 600 children at the Jackson Mills soccer fields. The Kohl’s American Cup started in 2000 to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play. Players…

  • French club to hold Oct. 4 meeting

    French club to hold Oct. 4 meeting

    Francophonie Metuchen will meet from 7:45-9:45 p.m., Oct. 4, at 243 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Discussions are in French. Participation is free. Relaxed work meetings with moderate preparations and active participation in discussions are required. For more information, call Sam Van Chama, using French, at 732-767-9372.

  • ‘Meet the Mayor’ lunch to feature South Brunswick’s Gambatese

    ‘Meet the Mayor’ lunch to feature South Brunswick’s Gambatese

    The Jamesburg-Monroe Regional Chamber of Commerce and First Bank will hold a Meet the Mayor luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27, at Forsgate Country Club, Monroe. The event will feature lunch with local professionals as well as a speech by South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese. Seats are limited. Tickets cost $20 each for Chamber of Commerce members, $25 for…

  • Plumsted to host community awareness night

    PLUMSTED – People of all ages are invited to attend a community awareness night that will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Guests at the event will learn about the Parents Who Host Lose the Most campaign and the drug epidemic in Ocean County. Presenters from…

  • Monmouth County officials voice opposition to civilian housing at base

    Monmouth County officials voice opposition to civilian housing at base

    Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) and representatives from U.S. Rep. Christopher Smith’s (R-4) office, Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry, Colts Neck Committeeman Michael Fitzgerald and Tinton Falls Board of Education President Peter Karavites met with Capt. Jay Steingold of Naval Weapons Station Earle to be briefed on the Department of Defense’s proposal to allow civilians to utilize housing…

  • Ingraham takes Wall Stadium Ladies’ Night modified win

    Ingraham takes Wall Stadium Ladies’ Night modified win

    Shawna Ingraham was flying Sept. 17 and appropriately won the Downs Ford Modified stock car 40-lap main event during “Ladies’ Night” competition at Wall Stadium Speedway. It was the Brick resident’s second win of the season and the third Modified triumph of her career. She remains the only female to win in Modified competition since…

  • Talks to focus on slogans, jingles of ’50s, ’60s, ’70s

    Talks to focus on slogans, jingles of ’50s, ’60s, ’70s

    The East Brunswick Historical Society, 78 Milltown Road, will present a new lecture series titled “Commercials and Jingles From the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.” Lawrence Goldsmith will offer the first talk, “Jingles,” 2 p.m. Oct. 2. Goldsmith will screen a video and discuss how, through catchy jingles, advertising influenced lives and individuals living as part…