• in the service 

    Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew T. Genevieve earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. For 13 weeks, Genevieve was trained in close-order drills, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies. One week prior to graduation,…

  • Sister Helen Prejean to speak about death penalty at Brookdale Feb. 25

    LINCROFT — Sister Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States,” will speak at Brookdale Community College Feb. 25 at The Big Read kickoff events. The Roman Catholic nun divides her time between educating citizens about the death penalty and counseling death-row prisoners. She has…

  • milestones 

    Porta–Smith A llan and Bridget Porta of Matawan announce the engagement of their daughter, Kate Porta, to Brian Smith, son of Edwin and Maureen Smith of Buzzards Bay, Mass. The future bride is a graduate of Matawan Regional High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in nature and culture from the University of…

  • Residents tell Pallone flood claims are stalled

    Legislator says rebuilding key to Shore tourism BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) responds to residents’ complaints about delays in payouts on flood insurance claims at a Feb. 12 town hall meeting in Union Beach. KENNY WALTER UNION BEACH — For borough resident Scott McQuarie and many of his neighbors,…

  • February events at Hazlet library

    The Hazlet Library will be hosting a craft program for children and a book discussion for adults. Popcorn Patchwork Art, 4:15 p.m., Feb. 26 or 28: Kids will create a long-lasting, textured mini-patchwork quilt out of painted popcorn. For grades K and up. Please register at library. Bookbites Book Group for Adults (bring lunch), noon,…

  • Middletown implements child-find program

    The Middletown Township Board of Education, 834 Leonardville Road, Leonardo, has announced its child-find program to parents or guardians who have concerns about the educational development of their child. Children who are migrant or homeless are included in this program. Parents and guardians of a child who is between the ages of 3 and 21…

  • Pilot program expected to decrease tax appeals

    O’Scanlon: Demonstration will save towns money, improve budget process BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon A pilot project undertaken by Monmouth County in cooperation with local municipalities is expected to eliminate spikes in property assessments and reduce the number of tax appeals. State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-13th District), a sponsor of the Real…

  • Breakfast for volunteers Feb. 24

    ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen Township Council invites township volunteers to the Second Annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, at Aberdeen Town Hall. “This past year, our volunteers served the community under extraordinary circumstances, with members of our fire companies, EMS squads and CERT team playing critical roles assisting residents during…

  • Parents of Special People holds fundraiser

    Parents of Special People Inc. (PoSP) is raising funds for its special-needs programs by selling flowers online through April 26. PoSP will receive 50 percent of the purchase price. Bulbs will be shipped to customers in time for summer blooming. To see flowers or to purchase them, visit the Flower Power fundraiser at www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign?campaign_ id=…

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