• Yoga studio holds benefit for animals

    The Yoga Suite, 245 Main St., Suite 2M, Matawan, is holding a benefit to raise money for the nonprofit animal rescue group, Rescue Ridge, on Dec. 8 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. This benefit features three 45-minute sessions of yoga with Yoga Suite instructors Pat Hudacsko, Francine Botti and Lisa Maccone. The suggested donation is…

  • Hazlet holds holiday ceremony

    The Hazlet Recreation Commission will hold a Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in front of the James J. Cullen Center in Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. There will be holiday music, refreshments, and a visit from Santa. Whether one celebrates Christmas or Hanukkah, or simply delights…

  • Housing at fort being readied for Sandy evacuees

    FEMA renovating 45 units to house local residents displaced by superstorm BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A rea residents displaced by superstorm Sandy will begin to be placed in temporary housing at Fort Monmouth this month, a spokeswoman for the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) said last week. A former U.S. Army lodging building, Building…

  • Holiday show at Raritan High School

    The Hazlet Recreation Commission is sponsoring the Annual Yuletide Magic Holiday Show at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Raritan High School, 419 Middle Rd., Hazlet. The extravaganza features holiday spirited-filled performances by Perna Dance Center students three and up who will entertain with their dazzling costumes, creative choreography and holiday music. Admission…

  • Breakfast with Santa

    On Dec. 8, Santa Claus is coming to Hazlet for breakfast from 9-11:30 a.m. at the James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. Bring your cameras. Admission is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the Hazlet Recreation Commission at 732-739-0653 or visit www.hazlettwp.org.

  • Burnham behind bars

    Former Brookdale president to pay back $44K with accrued vacation time BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Former Brookdale Community College President Peter F. Burnham is sentenced to five years in prison in Superior Court in Freehold on Nov. 30. KEITH HEUMILLER Peter F. Burnham is now in prison, after being sentenced to five years in…

  • Resident grateful for help

    Being one of the Bethany Manor residents who spent time in Central School, I need to tell you of my experience with Hurricane Sandy. I was so overwhelmed by the outpouring of help and care that everyone gave us at the shelter. Everyone, from the first aid people, police, volunteers, children, nurses and teens —…

  • Medicaid needs to be expanded

    The Affordable Care Act offers unique benefits for the uninsured and helps New Jersey take strides in mending our troubled economy. Expanding Medicaid will give over 300,000 uninsured New Jerseyans access to health coverage. Currently, one in four New Jersey adults without dependents does not have health coverage. Additionally, small businesses in New Jersey would…

  • Good care given to family member during Sandy

    I n this time of devastation from Hurricane Sandy, I would like to find the good in people. I feel that I have. On the night of Hurricane Sandy, my mom and other residents of 500 Bethany Manor in Keyport had to be evacuated. The breezeway between the two buildings, the Manor and the Annex,…

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