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  • AARP meeting set for April 18 in Edison

    AARP meeting set for April 18 in Edison

    Edison AARP Chapter 3446 will meet at 1 p.m. on April 18. The meeting will be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, Franklin Ave., Fords section of Edison. This month’s meeting will feature Harry Bernstein and his “Watering Can Band”. Eyeglasses for the Lions Club, as well as canned food and miscellaneous items…

  • Information session to discuss MCC partnership with PUCPR

    Information session to discuss MCC partnership with PUCPR

    Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PUCPR) and Middlesex County College (MCC) signed an agreement that allows students to obtain a bachelor’s degree at PCUPR. Students of MCC with an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts have the opportunity to transfer to PUCPR and take the required courses in a corresponding program to receive a PUCPR University Bachelor’s…

  • A cappella chorus to present ‘Bloomin’ Harmony’ May 7

    A cappella chorus to present ‘Bloomin’ Harmony’ May 7

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Chorus of the Atlantic will present its annual spring show, “Bloomin’ Harmony,” at 2 p.m. May 7 at the Ocean Township High School, 550 W. Park Ave., Oakhurst. This year’s program celebrates a cappella singing with the guest quartet, “Brothers in Arms.” The Red Bank Chapter’s Matinee Idles will also perform.…

  • ‘Lost Connections’ explores irony of disconnect via technology

    ‘Lost Connections’ explores irony of disconnect via technology

    Monmouth Arts’ member gallery, ArtSpace 105, is currently presenting its first mixed-media exhibition, “Lost Connections,” through June 30 at 105 Monmouth St., Red Bank. The opening reception will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 15 at ArtSpace 105. The exhibit investigates the disconnect and isolation experienced by being connected to technology through the sculpture and photography…

  • Library launching new service for homebound patrons

    Library launching new service for homebound patrons

    The Long Branch Free Public Library at 328 Broadway will now be offering a Homebound Library Service program for residents of the city who are unable to visit the library due to illness, disability or age. Library materials will be delivered to a resident’s door. Residents will be considered homebound if they are permanently or…

  • Founder of JBJ Soul Kitchen to be honored at appreciation dinner

    Founder of JBJ Soul Kitchen to be honored at appreciation dinner

    LONG BRANCH — Family Promise of Monmouth County will hold its annual appreciation dinner, “The Promise of Spring,” at 6 p.m. May 19 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch. This year, the organization will announce its first Hope Award recipient to an individual or organization that has shown dedication…

  • Ocean County prosecutor warns of ‘ransomware’

    Ocean County prosecutor warns of ‘ransomware’

    Officials with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit are warning residents of a form of cyber attack that can render a computer useless unless a “ransom” is paid. The issue, according to prosecutor’s office spokesman Al Della Fave, is the result of the proliferation of ransomware, which is a malicious computer program…

  • JCP&L begins work on new substation project

    JCP&L begins work on new substation project

    Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has started construction on a new substation project in Monmouth County to help enhance service reliability for more than 180,000 customers in Colts Neck, Howell, Neptune, Tinton Falls and Wall Township, according to a press release. The project includes building a new 16-mile, 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line along existing…

  • Couple to be honored by temple

    Couple to be honored by temple

    MANALAPAN – Sandy and Ron Leiser will be the honorees at Congregation Sons of Israel’s “Follow the Sun” gala journal dinner to be held at 5 p.m. May 22 at the Ivy League Day Camp, Manalapan. The Leisers are retired from their family business, the Ivy League Day Camp and Pre-School. According to information provided…