• Music festival to showcase Shore bands, national acts

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer River City Extension CORY ASRAF Some of New Jersey’s finest musical acts will converge at Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park, home of the Blue- Claws, for the inaugural Jersey Shore Music Festival on July 20. Founded by Jersey Shore natives Joe Ciano, Cory Pedalino and Tyler Culley, the event aims to bolster…

  • Northern Monmouth Chamber honors RAINE

    HAZLET — The Bayshore-based RAINE Foundation was honored with the Nonprofit of the Year Award at the Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce’s (NMCC) 17th annual Crystal Beacon Awards Dinner. NMCC encompasses 10 Bayshore towns. On Oct. 29, superstorm Sandy tested the Bayshore’s strength when the devastating storm caused massive damage to homes and local businesses.…

  • Samuel J. Lombarde

    Mr. Lombarde, 93, of Matawan, died July 11, 2013, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was born June 15, 1920, in Jersey City. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was predeceased by a son, Salvatore Lombarde; and a sister, Anne O’Connor. He is survived by his wife of 70 years,…

  • Tony Caprioni Sr.

    Mr. Caprioni, 87, of Matawan, died July 5, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was born in Red Bank and resided in Middletown for many years before moving to Matawan six years ago. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Kaney, of…

  • James Joseph Finlay

    Mr. Finlay, 70, of Hazlet, died July 9, 2013, at Morristown Medical Center, Morristown. He was born Aug. 16, 1942, in West New York, where he grew up. In 1968, he and his wife, Susan (Hess) Finlay, settled in Hazlet to raise their family. He served on the executive board of the Hazlet Youth Athletic…

  • Gustave Anderson

    Mr. Anderson, 94, of Keyport, died June 30, 2013, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was born on March 3, 1919, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in Staten Island, N.Y. In 1962, he settled in Keyport. He was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Stephany “Mi Mi” Anderson;…

  • William M. Barnes

    Mr. Barnes, 87, of Middletown, died July 13, 2013, at home. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He volunteered at the Red Bank Elks, where he served as exalted ruler and served on many committees. He was predeceased by a sister, Betty Tinkham. He is survived by his wife of…

  • Mission Matawan’s tradition of service

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Mike Leonard instructs a group of volunteers before they begin yardwork at a home on Freneau Avenue on July 12. PHOTOS BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI MATAWAN — A quiet yard along Freneau Avenue with overgrown bushes, uncut grass and unkempt gardens became the scene of bustling activity last week as volunteers…

  • Square dance events, classes available

    The Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club is sponsoring a family square dance on July 26 and Aug. 23 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Croydon Hall Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo. Couples and singles are welcome. No dancing experience is needed, as the caller will provide instructions. Admission is a donation of $4 and free…

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