• ‘Big Man’ to get special day in NJ

    The state Senate has passed a resolution sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Beck declaring Jan. 11 of each year “Clarence Clemons Day” in New Jersey. Clemons, the former E Street Band saxophonist and Monmouth County icon, died on June 18, 2011, at the age of 69 from complications following a stroke. Clemons was born on Jan.…

  • For blood banks, winter is no season of giving

    Blood centers’ challenge: Raising awareness of need for blood, ease of donating BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer A single donation of blood, divided into red blood cells, plasma and platelets, can help save up to three lives. JEFF GRANIT staff A s temperatures plummet during the winter months, so do potentially lifesaving blood donations. A…

  • Grants may be used for storm cleanup

    New Jersey municipalities and counties may tap into their Clean Communities grants to offset some of the cleanup costs associated with Hurricane Sandy, according to state Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer. “Hurricane Sandy’s devastation left a mess in many communities throughout New Jersey,” said Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Middlesex). “We cannot stick local property taxpayers…

  • Make-A-Wish castle celebrates one year of magic

    Record number of wishes granted marks first year in Monroe BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey is celebrating its first year of granting wishes out of its Monroe Township location. FILE PHOTO One year ago, the Make-AWish Foundation of New Jersey opened the gates of a sprawling castle with blue…

  • Millstone Twp. Fire Company puts out call for volunteers

    Organization traces its roots to 1938 in rural community Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANO I ndividuals interested in making new friendships, learning new skills, helping others, being part of a dedicated team and giving back to their community will be welcome at the Millstone Township Fire Company, which is currently recruiting volunteer firefighters. The…

  • Banking on blood donations

    Kevin Karol of Fair Haven donates blood at the Central Jersey Blood Center headquarters in Shrewsbury on Dec. 19. During the winter months, donations of blood often plummet, prompting the designation of January as National Blood Donors Month to encourage members of the public to help save a life. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • CODA

    Modest proposals from readers and a few others GREG BEAN My column last week on the need, and inevitability, of passing some necessary gun legislation in the near future drew plenty of reaction, most of it from the usual suspects who berate me every time they think I put in my liberal mouthpiece. Like Larry,…

  • datebook 

     The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host “Breakfast with La Befana” in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at St. Mary’s Church, Colts Neck. The price of $8 for children (ages 3-10) and $15 for adults will include a full breakfast buffet, a…

  • on campus 

    Shelby Doll, daughter of Eric and Paula Doll of the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold Township, was named to the Centennial Conference athletic honor roll at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, Pa., for women’s soccer for the fall semester. She was also named to the academic dean’s list. Shelby, who is a 2010 graduate of Allentown…

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