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REGIONAL INTEREST By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer MONROE – Two indoor gun ranges are in the process of being built in Monroe Township. One of the new facilities will also sell firearms. The owners of both facilities — the Union Hill Gun Club and Recoil N.J. — have received the required municipal approvals to proceed…

MARLBORO — The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold an Italian enrichment summer camp in Marlboro. The camp will be held at the Old Brick Reformed Church, Route 520, from Aug. 3- 14. The camp will run Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will accept children between the ages…

Joe Gilpin displays the golf ball he used to shoot a hole-in-one while playing in the Band Aid Open at the Hollywood Golf Club, Deal. A beautiful day at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal set the stage for the CentraState Healthcare Foundation Band Aid Open golf outing, held June 9. On his first shot…

JACKSON – Police reported that a Jackson resident recently fell prey to a telephone scam and they cautioned residents to be aware of such flim-flams. Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said the man, whose name was not released by police, reported the scheme after he signed up for an online dating service. The man told police that…

Area residents were among the recipients of Monmouth County’s 2015 Preservation Awards. The Monmouth County Historical Commission presented the awards to individuals and groups who have engaged in successful preservation and restoration projects on their own. The winning projects reflect the preservation movement and restoration of historic sites in the county, according to a press…

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Guests of all ages stroll the grounds at the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 8. The Freedom Fest was held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. The 2015 summer fair season will continue with the arrival of the Monmouth County Fair at the East Freehold…

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has competed upgrades to 22 major circuits across eight counties, including Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. According to a press release from JCP&L, the upgrades will enhance service reliability to nearly 41,000 customers in Burlington, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean and Warren counties. JCP&L completed upgrades in Aberdeen…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer There will be something for people of all ages to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair. “We are gearing up for another five days of traditional family fun, along with some new highlights,” said Karen D. Jarmusz, assistant superintendent of recreation, Monmouth County Park System. The Monmouth County…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Congregation Kol Am of Freehold has begun a community garden project that will help to support local food pantries and soup kitchens. “We are taught to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves,” said Michael Shernicoff, a member of the Board of Directors and chair of the…