Category: News Transcript News

  • Local artists with diverse voices exhibit at JCC

    BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent The goal of the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park is to offer gallery space to accomplished local artists, so that they have a venue for sharing their artistic expression with the public. “Sunrise” by Joseph Feldman Last month, the emotional abstract work of Rumson artist Claire Boren was…

  • Council appoints Schlegel manager

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Helene Schlegel HOWELL – Helene Schlegel has been named Howell’s new township manager. The Township Council announced its decision to appoint Schlegel to the position on Nov. 27. Schlegel has been serving as interim manager since the departure of former township manager Thomas Czerniecki in July. Officials said Schlegel’s experience…

  • Turkey Trot opens door to pupils’ service projects

    BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer MARLBORO – A cold and rainy day did not stop the spirit of Thanksgiving as pupils at the Marlboro Elementary School, School Road West, participated in a Turkey Trot and donated items to people who are less fortunate than they are. Pupils in grades one through five participated in a…

  • In the Service

    Army Pvt. Steven D. Atkinson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching,…

  • County clerk’s office can provide help with passports

    FREEHOLD – With just weeks to go before the busy holiday travel season and upgraded international travel identification restrictions set to take effect, Monmouth County Clerk M. Claire French is reminding residents that the Monmouth County Passport Office is available to help residents get their travel documents in order. “The county passport office is here…

  • Committee considers cat code

    BY KATHY BARATTA Staff Writer MANALAPAN – The licensing of cats and revisions to Manalapan’s current dog licensing ordinance will be before the Township Committee this week for a public hearing and possible adoption by the governing body. The introduction of the ordinance followed an address several weeks ago to the governing body from township…

  • Freeholders name new administrator

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has hired Robert Czech, the former administrator in Middletown, to serve as Monmouth County’s administrator. Czech succeeds Louis Paparozzi, who retired on Aug. 1. “I am very pleased to be working on behalf of Monmouth County residents,” Czech said. “Monmouth County has an outstanding reputation for being…

  • Carolers to ride through town

    FREEHOLD – Tune up those vocal chords and get ready to sing out the joy of the holiday season. The Freehold Center Partnership as part of its winter event programming has slated a new program for this year’s holiday season – a caroling hayride. This Americana holiday tradition with a new twist will be hosted…

  • Santa is coming to town

    FREEHOLD – Santa Claus will arrive via Conrail freight train at the Freehold bus (old railroad) station at the corner of West Main and Throckmorton streets at noon on Dec. 15. The jolly giftgiver will greet boys and girls and deliver candy and goodies to them on his annual pre-Christmas visit to town. This year’s…