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  • Class of 2002 PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI

    Class of 2002 PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI Senior Rob Connelly (top photo) soaks in the afternoon sun and the spirit of summer as he prepares to release a beach ball into the crowd at Raritan High School graduation ceremonies in Hazlet June 21. A Raritan graduate (middle photo) struggles with a last-minute change while lining…

  • A bagpiper performs at the Irish Festival

    by VERONICA YANKOWSKI A bagpiper performs at the Irish Festival VERONICA YANKOWSKI A bagpiper performs at the Irish Festival held at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Sunday.

  • Mothers and More to host two discussions

    The Monmouth County chapter of Mothers and More will sponsor "Financial Planning for You and Your Family" July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of Holmdel Community Church, Route 520. The discussion will be given by Michael Lenahan of Merrill Lynch. The group will also sponsor "Developmental Milestones for Children" Aug. 6 at…

  • Keyport High School’s graduation ceremony

    By FARRAH MAFFAI Keyport High School’s graduation ceremony FARRAH MAFFAI At Keyport High School’s June 19 graduation ceremony, Mike Bulmer cools off his friends in the cafeteria.

  • Middletown to take part in pilot reading program

    Middletown Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, has announced it will participate in the reading pilot program, "Read and Grow at Your Library" this summer. The statewide program is co-sponsored by the N.J. Library Association, the N.J. State Library and Cablevision. Middletown’s program is "Discover a Hoppin’ Place at Your Library." The library’s summer schedule…

  • Magic, music and more offered

    by Hazlet Recreation Commission The Hazlet Recreation Commission will sponsor cardio-kickboxing classes for adults Mondays and Wednesdays beginning July 1. The eight-week classes will run 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave. Cost is $40 and attendees must bring a mat or towel, water bottle, and light (3-5 pound) hand weights. There will…

  • College Spirit Award goes to Middletown resident

    Middletown resident Dr. Laura Longo recently received the 2002 Community College Spirit Award from the New Jersey Council of County Colleges. Longo is director of institutional research and evaluation at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. Longo received the award for her exemplary service to the state’s community colleges. She was recognized for her…

  • Photo

    Julia Costine (above) takes part in the events at Nut Swamp Elementary School’s Fun Day in Middletown, soaking a sponge in a bucket of water during a relay race Monday. Below, Laura DeLucia brings her wet sponge to be rung out in a bucket. PHOTOS BY FARRAH MAFFAI

  • Lil Romeo show at Brookdale canceled

    Lil Romeo show at Brookdale canceled Clear Channel Entertainment and Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, have announced that Lil Romeo, scheduled to appear at Brookdale’s gymnasium June 27, has been canceled. All tickets can be refunded at original point-of-purchase.