• Freeholder: Support open space initiatives

    Drive north from New York into the Catskills and you find yourself in the sources of the Delaware River, where thousands of acres of open land protect the water supply of New York City. People in much of New Jersey have no such protected reserves. For decades, we have paved and built and settled in…

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  • Foundation helps military families remain at bedside

    Brennan Stands Alone was started after soldier from Howell was injured By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Stephane and Brian Brennan Joanne and Jim Brennan of Howell spent more than a year by their injured warrior’s bedside after their son was critically injured in Afghanistan on May 7, 2008, from an IED attack while leading…

  • Journey to Nicaragua inspires young adult

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer FARMINGDALE — In the coastal town of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua, the walls of a small vocational school are now standing because of the work of young men and women who recently dedicated two weeks of their 2013 summer vacation to help improve an impoverished community. For Anthony Camme, 18, of Farmingdale,…

  • Cantors Assembly to perform

    Two regions of the Cantors Assembly will combine into one ensemble to present their annual summer concert, “Jewish Joy on a Summer Evening,” at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Congregation B’nai Israel, 1488 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. The Cantors Assembly is the international association of cantors who serve Conservative synagogues, according to a press…

  • Energy aggregation ordinance in front of Jackson council

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — An ordinance that would bring an energy aggregation program to Jackson was introduced by the Township Council, starting a process that officials said could eventually help residents save money on their energy bills. If the ordinance is adopted on Aug. 27, Jackson will join a coalition of Garden…

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     Horizon Blue Cross will demonstrate reading and interpreting a medication label and review generic medications, formularies and prescription plan tiers at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by calling 732-928-4400.  Cuba-born pianist Juan Pablo…

  • Model aircraft enthusiasts will display love of hobby

    By ANDREW SWEENEY Staff Writer The Jersey Coast Sport Fliers will display radio-controlled model aircraft such as the one pictured here on National Model Aviation Day, Aug. 17, at Dorbrook Park, Route 537, Colts Neck. Secluded in a corner of Dorbrook Park, Route 537, Colts Neck, the men, women and children of the Jersey Coast…

  • Charleston Springs Golf Course will celebrate 15th anniversary

    MILLSTONE — Nationally renowned golf trick shot performer Dennis Walters will be on hand Aug. 19 at Charleston Springs Golf Course, 101 Woodville Road, to celebrate the site’s 15-year anniversary. Walters’ performance will begin at 6:30 pm. Charleston Springs is operated by the Monmouth County Park System. According to information provided by the park system,…

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