• The stranger beside me

    The stranger beside me

    By Lori Clinch Although my beloved spouse, Pat, is a pretty easygoing guy, he does have a few guidelines that he adheres to. First of all, as far as Pat is concerned, sleeping past 6 a.m. is a waste of time.  Being a woman who loves to sleep in, this has been a bone of…

  • Can we learn from our mistakes?

    Can we learn from our mistakes?

    By Paul Hall One man can make a difference in the lives of countless others. In the new film The Birth of a Nation, that man is Nat Turner (Nate Parker). A slave who is owned by the man he grew up alongside, Turner finds himself educated by his owners and a rarity in the…

  • Author to present Pearl Harbor programs at library

    Author to present Pearl Harbor programs at library

    SHREWSBURY — To commemorate the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 75 years ago on Dec. 7, noted historian and World War II expert Paul Zigo will present the programs, “The Attack on Pearl Harbor,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and “Could the Attack Have Been Avoided?” at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch,…

  • Manalapan stays unbeaten with rout over Colts Neck

    Manalapan stays unbeaten with rout over Colts Neck

    By Jeff Appelblatt The football team from Colts Neck High School knew the offensive dominance it was going to face when it went to Manalapan High School Oct. 7. The Braves posted more than 36 points per game in their first four contests. When Manalapan took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter after Eli…

  • Tri-Town News Datebook, Oct. 20

    Tri-Town News Datebook, Oct. 20

    • The American Legion, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt, will present an evening of comedy with Joey Vincent on Nov. 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person (includes dinner). Tickets will be available until Nov. 5. Details: Cathe, 732-255-1713. • Apple Hill Academy children’s…

  • News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 19

    News Transcript Datebook, Oct. 19

    Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter welcomes stitchers of all levels. There are sit and stitch tables at each meeting, as well as special projects. Evening stitchers will meet Nov. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Day stitchers will meet Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

  • Girls Scouts to hold Career and College Forum for teens

    Girls Scouts to hold Career and College Forum for teens

    TOMS RIVER — All middle and high school girls looking ahead to college and beyond are invited to participate in a Career and College Forum held by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. During this town hall-style meeting, girls will have the opportunity to speak with women in the community about their experiences in…

  • Woman’s Club sets two-day garage sale

    Woman’s Club sets two-day garage sale

    The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold its Fundraising Garage Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15 at 19 Green Hills Road, off Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds will go toward scholarships and local charities. All are welcome to attend.

  • Fall foliage hike planned for Oct. 15 at park

    Fall foliage hike planned for Oct. 15 at park

    A fall foliage hike will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Cheesequake State Park Nature Center, Old Bridge. The program, which is open to ages 8 and up, is free of charge. For more information, call 732-566-3208.

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