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  • Roving Naturalist set for Aug. 6, 20

    Roving Naturalist set for Aug. 6, 20

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Roving Naturalist will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 6 at Weltz Park, Oakhurst, and at 9 a.m. on Aug. 20 at Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Join a Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk and learn about seasonal points of interest. Free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com…

  • The most live Olympics ever

    The most live Olympics ever

    NBCUniversal Networks show 6,755 hours of Olympic programming NBC Features 260.5 hours of Olympic programming, including the opening and closing ceremonies and marquee events like swimming, gymnastics, track and field and more. Bob Costas again hosts primetime coverage. Daytime hosts are Al Michaels, Dan Patrick and Rebecca Lowe. Ryan Seacrest hosts late-night. NBCSN Coverage of…

  • Grant to fund kiosk, digital nature trail at Purple Heart Trail

    Grant to fund kiosk, digital nature trail at Purple Heart Trail

    JACKSON – Recreational users of the Purple Heart Trail in Jackson will soon have new amenities to enjoy. A new information kiosk and a digital nature trail have been proposed for the Purple Heart Trail following the awarding of a $1,300 grant to the Jackson Environmental Commission by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions…

  • Drought warning issued for Middlesex County

    Drought warning issued for Middlesex County

    As a result of continued dry weather, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a water supply drought watch for most of northern New Jersey. The DEP is urging residents in affected areas to voluntarily conserve water and for the rest of the state to practice wise water use due to continued dry weather…

  • New Director leads Shrewsbury Chorale

    New Director leads Shrewsbury Chorale

    The Shrewsbury Chorale welcomes singers in an informal “sing-through” of Vivaldi’s Gloria with new Music Director Neil Brown at 7:45 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. Scores will be provided. $10 donation is requested. Call 732-747-1362 or email [email protected].

  • The Source honors community partners at reception

    The Source honors community partners at reception

    LITTLE SILVER — At the 16th annual Source Foundation Awards reception, Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) Source Director Suzanne Keller introduced her school-based Youth Service Program’s mission of “removing all obstacles that impede a student’s success.” Several community members were recognized at the June 2 event for heeding the mission’s call. Motivational speaker Matthew…

  • Proceeds from RBR’s first alumni game to benefit current athletes

    Proceeds from RBR’s first alumni game to benefit current athletes

    LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) held its first football alumni game at Count Basie Field against Long Branch, reuniting the oldest rivals in the Shore Conference. Over 2,000 people attended the match, making it the most well-attended alumni game in recent history. The May 14 game did not go well for the…

  • News Transcript On Campus, Aug. 3

    News Transcript On Campus, Aug. 3

    Stockton University, Galloway Township, announced that the following students have been named to the dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester: from Colts Neck: Mackenzie Grillo, Elaina Stewart and Allison Timmons; from Englishtown, Veslyne Vincent; from Freehold: Lindsay Brennessel, Kayla Cassandra, Justine Centner, Jessica Corsentino, Danielle Da Cunha, Amanda DelQuaglio, Nicole Droppa, Tara Elia, Gina…

  • Barron ‘Barry’ Kenneth Hopman

    Barron ‘Barry’ Kenneth Hopman

      Mr. Hopman, 71, of Old Bridge, passed away on July 22, 2016, at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Salem, Mr. Hopman lived in North Jersey until moving to Old Bridge in 1978. He enjoyed going golfing, had a pilot’s license when he was younger, was a member of Friendly Sons of…