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  • Monmouth Festival of Arts takes place April 9-13

    “Brooklyn Garden” by Patricia Meke More than 215 artists from throughout the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums, including jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and fine crafts at the 41st Monmouth Festival of theArts (MFA), which will take place from Saturday, April 9, through Wednesday, April 13, at…

  • Easter drama to be presented

    MARLBORO — The Monmouth Worship Center will present an Easter drama, “My Story,” onApril 16, 17 and 22. All show times are at 7:30 p.m. Presented for the first time in the new 10,000-square-foot sanctuary at the Monmouth Worship Center, “My Story” is the life-changing drama of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.…

  • Chelsea resident celebrates 100 years

    Nina Basile is surrounded by loved ones at her 100th-birthday party. Nina Basile, an Italian immigrant who settled in New Jersey many years ago, celebrated her 100th birthday at her home at The Chelsea assisted living residence in Manalapan. A resident since February, Mrs. Basile was surrounded by friends and family on March 29. Her…

  • Fire dept. will pull plan for fire district

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Members of the Freehold Fire Department were expected to notify the Borough Council on April 4 that they would withdraw their petition to form a fire district in the municipality. The unanimous decision to withdraw the petition was made by 54 members of the fire department during…

  • Samaritan Center seeks donations to provide assistance to residents

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The Samaritan Center, a local food pantry with headquarters in Manalapan, is currently participating in the Feinstein Foundation Challenge to end hunger. The Feinstein Foundation was founded in 1991 by Alan Shawn Feinstein and it is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service in education…

  • Monmouth freeholders adopt $491.5M budget

    The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a $491.5 million budget for 2011. This year’s spending plan is a $1.5 million decrease from the 2010 budget, according to information provided by the county. The 4-1 vote to adopt the budget came after the board adopted an amendment that reduced the tax levy by $10.5…

  • FTHS wins Consumer Bowl

    Freehold Township High School students came up winners of the 14th annual Monmouth County Consumer Bowl, a game-show-style competition for teams of high school students. Students from 10 high schools answered consumer-related questions in a multiple choice and open-ended format to test their knowledge of consumer issues, such as Internet fraud and buying and leasing…

  • Democrats will run Higgins for mayor in Freehold Borough

    By Clare Marie Celano FREEHOLD — Nolan Higgins has worn many hats over the years in Freehold Borough. If things go the way the Freehold Borough Democratic Party would like them to in November, Higgins will be able to add “mayor of Freehold Borough” to his list of public service. Kevin Coyne, who was a…

  • Civil War programs planned

    MANALAPAN — To mark the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, will host “Muster in Manalapan,” an afternoon of Civil War programs for the whole family, from 1-5 p.m. April 10. The muster will give event-goers the chance to sample authentic food of…