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KATHY McBAIN/STAFF Lisa Marie Stecker of Greater Media Newspapers’ Advertising Department shows some of the food that was donated during a holiday food drive sponsored by the newspaper group from Dec. 9-21. The food was brought to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Neptune, for distribution throughout the region.

Volunteers who share a passion for an active lifestyle regularly dedicate their time to individuals who have a medical disability. The volunteers make up Team Kevin Strive, which was started to raise awareness and to show that people who have a medical disability can still be participants in an active lifestyle. The nonprofit Team Kevin…

Alan Wasserman, sponsored by the Cecilian Music Club, recently presented his Music Hour at Freehold Music Center, Freehold Township. The Music Hour, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is designed to reach out to community members and enhance their knowledge and enjoyment of music, according to a press release. Wasserman began by performing “Cee Bop,” an…

PHOTO COURTESY OF MANALAPAN POLICE DEPARTMENT The Manalapan Police Department Honor Guard presented the state and national colors prior the Dec. 13 NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The honor guard members have opened three NFL games in the past two seasons — two…

A female resident of Manalapan and a male resident of Neptune have been charged for their respective roles in three 2011 home invasion robberies, including one home invasion that led to the murder of a Freehold Township resident, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Ranu Sinha, 36, of Manalapan, and Ellis W. Goodson,…

TOP PICK iPlay America rings in the New Year with a blast during the Fifth annual New Year’s Eve Bash from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. iPlay America’s New Year’s Eve Party pass includes unlimited rides and attractions, a $10 game card, party favors, spectacular prizes and giveaways throughout the evening, a confetti cannon,…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Today, grocery stores are offering more than just aisles of food to customers, as illustrated by this gingerbread cookie decorating class that was held at Whole Foods Market, Marlboro, on Dec. 17. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Area grocery stores are slowly changing the way they cater to their customers…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A decision regarding the Freehold Borough K-8 School District’s plan to build new facilities is now in the hands of New Jersey Education Commissioner David C. Hespe. District administrators have said the proposed facilities are needed to accommodate a student enrollment that exceeds the capacity of the borough’s three public…

By JENNIFER ORTIZ and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The theft of packages delivered to doorsteps is becoming a bigger problem as more and more people shop online for their Christmas gifts. Woodbridge Police Capt. Roy Hoppock said package theft has become a growing issue, and there are very few ways to…