• American Legion will host Toys for Tots fundraiser

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Residents are invited to kick off the upcoming holiday season with holiday tunes performed by local musicians who will give their all for a good cause. The musicians will play holiday favorites and rock and roll to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation…

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    Justine Benedicks of Howell graduated from Georgian Court University, Lakewood, with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and art. Justine was named to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” in acknowledgement of her academic excellence and involvement in the Georgian Court community. She was inducted into several national honor societies, including Phi…

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     Step by Step-Wellness will present a “Weight Less, Live More” event with holistic health counselor Larisa Belote at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 in Marlboro. Belote will present a free lecture about losing weight safely and explore weight problems in America and why diets may not always work. Details and registration: 732-490-5770 or send an…

  • Curley, DiMaso win seats on Board of Freeholders

    BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Republicans John Curley and Serena DiMaso won election to the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders on Nov. 6. Curley won a three-year term on the county’s governing body, defeating Democrat William Shea. According to unofficial results posted by Monmouth County, Curley received 135,126 votes and Shea received 105,828 votes. DiMaso…

  • Devastation in Belmar shocking to volunteers

    Group from local church offered solace & helping hand to stunned residents BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer This photograph, taken on Nov. 10, shows damage to a home in Belmar, one of the Jersey Shore towns that was hit hard by Post-Tropical Storm Sandy on Oct. 29. The Rev. Jeffrey Philhower put into practice…

  • Teacher evaluation plan advances

    FRHSD board selects model that will be employed to assess staff members BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer When the 2013-14 school year begins, educators throughout New Jersey will be judged through a variety of comprehensive evaluation systems as mandated by the state Department of Education (DOE). The Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education…

  • Holiday Express rocks the season

    Music troupe rocks 800th party during its 20th season BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Mr. and Mrs. Claus make an appearance at the Holiday Express concert during the Red Bank Town Lighting kickoff to the holiday season. FILE PHOTO On Christmas Eve 1990, Tim McLoone was asked to take part in a charity event for…

  • State playoff action

    Above: Metuchen High School’s Tom Costello (l) and New Egypt High School’s Ken Stillwall (r) go up for a header during the boys soccer NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I semifinals match played in Plumstead Township on Nov. 16. The visiting Bulldogs saw their playoff run come to an end with a 1-0 loss. Right: Metuchen’s…

  • Share your cherished traditions

    Do you remember the excitement of lighting the eighth menorah candle; listening for reindeer hooves on the roof; being allowed to stay up to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve; celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa; offering food and chanting the Buddha’s teachings? Does your family have a special holiday or festival tradition…

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