• 19th annual Clam Festival returns to Highlands

    The Highlands Business Partnership’s 19th annual Clam Festival will be held Aug. 1-4 at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch avenues. The four-day festival will take place rain or shine, featuring seafood, live entertainment, children’s rides, games, contests, a beer-and-wine garden, and more. The beer-and-wine garden will be located on the corner of Waterwitch and…

  • Portrait artist’s works on exhibit

    Works by traveling portrait artist and New Jersey resident Micah Williams (1782- 1837) are on display at the Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court St., Freehold. The works will remain on exhibit through Sept. 29. According to a press release, Williams was a prolific artist who has 272 known existing works. The “Micah Williams: Portrait…

  • Family assists cancer research effort as son continues recovery

    By ANDREW MARTINS PLUMSTED — Nearly a year after “Justinsanity” swept through Plumsted as a show of support for Justin Pritikin, 12, who had been diagnosed with type B acute lymphoblastic leukemia in April 2012, fundraising efforts to support leukemia and lymphoma research are still going strong in the community. The support is so strong,…

  • 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 away in a corner of Dorbrook Park, Route 537, Colts Neck, you can find the men, women and children…

  • Tribute acts take over local concert stages

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer The B Street Band — Willie Forte (l-r), Steve Lopresto, Glenn Stuart, Steve Pozzelanti, Steve Baranian and Steve Myers — will perform the music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Woodbridge on Aug. 5 and in Freehold on Aug. 6. PHOTO COURTESY OF B STREET BAND Summer…

  • Foundation helps military families remain at bedside

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO 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 a patrol in Afghanistan. They have spent the years since then helping other parents of injured military…

  • CASA seeks volunteers

    The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Monmouth County is seeking adults 21 years and older to act as advocates for children who have been removed from their homes because they have been abused and neglected. According to a press release, a CASA volunteer is a trained citizen who is appointed by a judge…

  • Exhibitors sought for Archives Day

    More than 20 New Jersey history-related organizations have already registered for Archives and History Day at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, organized by the Monmouth County Archives and scheduled to be held Oct. 12. “It is so important for historical and governmental organizations to get involved in sharing our history with the public,”…

  • Best friends volunteer to help special-needs Girl Scout troop

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — It seems obvious that Kylie Porzl and Dana Bakerman each bring a caring approach to their volunteer work for a Girl Scout troop in Millstone Township. Five Girl Scouts enthusiastically look forward to seeing the young women at meetings and events, and usually greet them with hugs. “Helping the…

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