Category: News Transcript Calendar

  • AHA now seeking Heartsaver nominees

    The American Heart Association (AHA) is currently seeking nominations for its fourth annual American Heartsaver Awards, slated for Feb. 3. The awards recognize and honor "hometown heroes of the chain of survival," or individuals who saved or helped in an attempt to save a life by performing CPR or using an automated external defibrillator (AED).…

  • Datebook

    Datebook • Blood drives will be conducted by the Central Jersey Blood Center at four sites. In Freehold Township, Oct. 15, 3:30-9 p.m. at Joseph Catena School, 275 Burlington Road; and Oct. 16, 6-8:30 p.m. at Freehold Gardens Hotel, Gibson Place. And, in Manalapan, Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m. at Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road; and…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff A.J. Caruso, 7, works the corn sheller machine during a visit to Stattel’s Farm Market, Marlboro, on Saturday. Pumpkin picking and a corn maze are among the attractions at the market.

  • Crisis Intervention Team marks anniversary

    Crisis Intervention Team marks anniversary Crisis Intervention Team marks anniversary The Marlboro Township Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), volunteer advocates for victims of domes­tic violence, recently entered its fourth year of service to the community. In a collaborative effort with 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, and the Marlboro Police Department, the CIT members respond…

  • Artists present ‘One of a

    Kind Artists present ‘One of a Kind’ at Adelphia center Meryl Turner, Bruce Turner and Bruce Fallender, three artists from the Adelphia section of Howell, have created a special art exhi­bition at the Adelphia Art Center, 967 Route 524 in Howell, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The title of the show is "One of…

  • Habitat for Humanity seeks home applicants

    The Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity (formerly Freehold Area Habitat for Humanity) is accepting applications until Nov. 15 for homes to be built within the Freehold area. Families will be selected based on the following criteria: level of housing need, a minimum annual income of $25,000, inability to qualify for a conventional home mortgage, and…

  • Violators will pay more to park in restricted spots

    Starting Oct. 1, a new law signed by Gov. James McGreevey will increase the fines for parking in a parking space for the handicapped. The fine will increase from $100 to $250 for the first offense. For subsequent offenses, the fine will increase from "at least $100" to "at least $250" and up to 90…

  • ‘Talking Stones’ tour of

    cemetery set for Oct. 25 cemetery set for Oct. 25 The Monmouth County His­torical As­sociation will sponsor a walking tour of Old Tennent Cemetery Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. The tour will be led by the Rev. Hugh MacKenzie, pastor of Old Tennent Church and an au­thority on the history and sig­nificance of cemeteries. Re­fresh­ments…

  • Master gardener program accepting applications

    Master gardener program accepting applications Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County, in cooperation with the Monmouth County Park System and Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, is offering a 10-week Master Gardener course. To qualify as a master gardener, ap­plicants must live in Monmouth County, be available to attend all classes, held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and…