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  • Program attempts to help people stay in their home

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Many New Jersey residents are having a tough time trying to keep their head above water and keeping their home in the face of tough economic times. Councilman George Schnurr spoke about the issue at a recent Borough Council meeting. He reported that the unemployment rate is…

  • Greater Media announces new on-air lineup at the new WJRZ-FM

    MANAHAWKIN — Greater Media has announced the new on-air talent lineup at 100.1 WJRZ-FM. New Jersey’s Greatest Hits of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s features a wide variety of artists, ranging from the Bee Gees and The Eagles to Diana Ross and Elton John. The new on-air talent lineup consists of:  5:30-10 a.m.: Matt…

  • Manalapan to lease commuter parking spaces at swim club

    Officials sign agreement to lease spots on Ryan Road BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The township will gain 225 commuter parking spaces for residents in an agreement with the Monmouth Heights Community Association (MHCA) Board of Trustees. Municipal officials announced the deal during the April 24 meeting of the Township Committee. They said…

  • Crossroads Theatre Co. presents world premieres of one-act plays

    Crossroads Theatre Co. will present the world premieres of two one-act plays as its season finale this May: the drama “White Lilies” by best-selling novelist Walter Mosley, and the adult comedy “The Talk” by France-Luce Benson. Previews are set for May 9-10. The plays open on May 11 and run through May 19 at Crossroads…

  • Sandy impacts county hazard plan update

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The widespread impact of superstorm Sandy has broadened the scope of Monmouth County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan update to include post-storm projects for all 53 municipalities in the county. “What is going to change with this plan is the municipalities will have some clearcut information to add new priorities based on…

  • ‘Aftermoon’

    “Lunar Vines” pastel/charcoal on paper, 2010 The Monmouth Museum’s 2013-14 New Jersey Emerging Artists Series will open with an exhibition titled “Aftermoon” by Wendell Jeffrey. In an artist statement, Jeffrey said that the “Aftermoon” series is rooted in mythologies associated with the moon. The artwork features overlapping images of modern objects that are reinterpretations of…

  • Police, public safety at heart of 2013 capital expenditures

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — The Township Committee’s 2013 capital plan is largely designed to bolster the Colts Neck Police Department and other public safety entities. At its April 24 meeting, the governing body unanimously voted to introduce an ordinance to spend $296,100 on improvements throughout the municipality. The ordinance will be…

  • State Theatre celebrates 25 years of rebirth

    Performing arts center was reopened in 1988 as an expanded live venue More than 2.5 million people have walked along Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick over the past 25 years. They were all walking toward the State Theatre, which celebrated its 25th anniversary of its grand reopening as a performing arts center on April 24.…

  • Board fines Marder $100 in financial form flap

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — For the second time in less than a year, the Marlboro Ethics Board has voted to dismiss an ethics complaint that was filed against Township Council Vice President Randi Marder during the 2011 election season. However, the board imposed a $100 fine on Marder for failing to disclose…