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  • ‘The Everglades, Vanishing Splendor — An Awakening’

    “Everglades Landscape 1” limited edition Ultrachrome archival print The Monmouth Museum is hosting an exhibition of photographs that highlight the lush landscapes, diverse species and majesty of the endangered Florida Everglades ecosystem. “The Everglades, Vanishing Splendor — An Awakening, Photographs by Anthony Almeida” will run through July 3 at the museum, which is on the…

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    Manalapan High School players celebrate a three-run home run that was hit by Marco Ferrante (not pictured) in the second inning of the Group IV state championship game on June 11. Manalapan beat Westfield, 29-14, to win the title. For more, see Sports. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • Dylan is focus of display

    Old Bridge resident says he wants young people to appreciate singer BY CHRIS ZAWISTOWSKI Staff Writer Mel Prussack discusses the exhibit he set up at the Old Bridge Library in recognition of Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff Since 1965, Mel Prussack has been collecting just about everything there is to collect…

  • FTHS alumna honored with Peabody

    Amy Tardiff recognized for radio documentary BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Amy Tardiff I n early April, a postcard addressed to Amy Tardif, FM station manager and news director for WGCU Public Media in Fort Myers, Fla., was the first indication that she was the recipient of a 70th annual Peabody Award, an international competition that honors…

  • New training facility fuses martial arts with personal development

    Practicing martial arts can help a person build confidence, gain respect, implement self-discipline, get fit and achieve other personal goals, according to instructor Tony Silva, 24, of Howell. “Using the most well-rounded practical martial arts system ever designed, a child or adult can reach any goal imaginable,” Silva said. “Our mission at Tony Silva’s Fusion…

  • Vote expected on supermarket’s move

    Mellon Farms owner wants to use building that formerly housed Silvert’s furniture BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Members of the Freehold Borough Land Use Board have directed their attorney, PatrickAccisano, to prepare a resolution of approval for an application that would, if approved, see the Mellon Farms supermarket move into the South Street, Freehold Borough, building…

  • Crowd heralds building’s transformation to castle

    Wishing Place expected to open later this year in Monroe Township BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Volpe family members, (l-r) Christian, Jonathan and Vincent, speak with those on hand for the tower raising at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey’s Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place in Monroe Township. ERIC SUCAR staff The crowning touch…

  • Moving forward at Brookdale Community College

    Retired state police major aims to restore duty, discipline, credibility to president’s office BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer William Toms, of Millstone Township, is the interim president of Brookdale Community College. The Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees believes it has found the perfect leader in William Toms. Toms, 47, of Millstone Township, is a…

  • Museum tells story of Jews in USA

    Philadelphia is home to new museum filled with interesting exhibits BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia opened in November with a program of entertainment featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand. The new National Museum of American Jewish History, just across the street from the Liberty…