• Baker Street Irregular to discuss Sherlock Holmes

    I t’s elementary, my dear readers. Those fascinated by the timeless tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes may wish to attend the Dec. 1 lecture featuring Dr. Robert Moss, Sherlock Holmes aficionado and Baker Street Irregular — the Holmes fan club — at a meeting of Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey chapter. The lecture…

  • Synagogue runs Adopt-a-Family holiday program

    MARLBORO — The Social Action Committee of the Marlboro Jewish Center is once again sponsoring its Adopt-a- Family program for the upcoming holiday season. Each year, this program partners with several local agencies to provide holiday gifts to families in need, according to a press release. This year in particular, families are facing not only…

  • Storms did not cause major woes in FRHSD

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer A lthough the eight sending municipalities of the Freehold Regional High School District did not suffer the worst of Post-Tropical Storm Sandy in comparison to some nearby coastal towns, circumstances caused by the storm compelled officials to close the district for two weeks. Administrators canceled classes from Oct. 29 through…

  • Milford Brook pupils ready for holiday gift-buying spree

    Teacher continues tradition of holding fundraisers to help brighten holidays for others BY REBECCA MORTON Correspondent MANALAPAN — In the halls of the Milford Brook School there is a lot of holiday magic going on, as pupils in Donna Fisher’s fourth grade class begin making holiday wishes come true for people in their community. For…

  • Holiday lantern tours scheduled

    The Historic Village at Allaire will present its annual Christmas Lantern Tours of the village from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Authentically clad historic museum interpreters will lead groups through the holiday decorated lantern-lit streets. Visitors will be able to catch a glimpse of the past and enjoy many of the historic buildings…

  • Agricultural scholarship available

    New Jersey residents who are seniors in high school and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian…

  • Book details fish species of New Jersey

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Ron Bern moved to Somerset, New Jersey, from Anderson County, S.C., 40 years ago. For a person who had been used to having access to pristine fishing areas since the age of 6, Bern thought his fishing life was over when he moved to the Northeast. The first weekend in…

  • Masons get in holiday spirit with toy drive

    FREEHOLD — A holiday toy drive will once again help children in Freehold Borough have a very merry Christmas. The Olive Branch Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons, 2 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold, will host its annual holiday toy drive and brunch on Dec. 16, according to lodge member Dan Xavier. Toys that are…

  • Burglars target unlocked vehicles

    MANALAPAN — Motor vehicles that were parked on two streets in a residential development off Union Hill Road were the targets of theft between Nov. 8- 9. At 8:43 a.m., Patrolman Phil Accatatta responded to a residence on Jeanine Court in regard to a motor vehicle that had been burglarized, according to information provided by…

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