• Anne E. (Hardy) Thompson

    Mrs. Thompson, 83, of Freehold Township, died July 4, 2012, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, John “Gordy” Thompson, in 2000. Surviving are three children and their spouses, John G. Thompson Jr. and his wife, Rosemary, of Matawan, Edward R. Thompson and his wife, Linda, of Jackson, and Carol A. (Thompson) Belke and…

  • Trinity Hall founders say plans are on track

    Plans are moving forward to open an independent all-girls high school in Monmouth County in September 2013. In 2010, a group of parents and supporters came together with a shared goal of establishing an independent all-girls high school in Monmouth County, an educational option considered long overdue by many people, according to a press release.…

  • Annual school-supply drive set to begin

    PLUMSTED — The New Egypt MOMS Club will hold a school supply drive for children in the community who cannot afford to purchase school supplies. Items needed for the “Pack the Sack” service project include backpacks, pencils, pencil boxes, pens, crayons, dry-erase markers, mini staplers, loose-leaf paper, tape, colored pencils, 1-inch and 3-inch three-ring binders,…

  • Monmouth fair opens July 25 at East Freehold Showgrounds

    FREEHOLD — The Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 25-29. Hours are as follows:  July 25, 5-11 p.m.  July 26, 5-11 p.m.  July 27, 5-11 p.m.  July 28, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.  July 29, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

  • Zoning board KOs proposal for five age-restricted units

    BY JAMES McEVOY Staff Writer HOWELL — Citing the potential impact on neighboring properties, the members of the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to deny an applicant’s proposal to build age-restricted townhouses on West Farms Road. The board rendered its decision at its June 25 meeting after hearing further testimony from owner and…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    The mystery of the lost cell phone LORI CLINCH Sometimes I worry about my memory. I fret when I look at a familiar face and can’t think of a name. I get anxious when I race into another room only to wonder why, and I’m especially concerned when I forget what I’m saying right in…

  • Talent contest seeks entrants

    FREEHOLD — Entertainers who may not have been able to enter the annual “Freehold Idol” competition in which only singers are allowed to perform will have a chance to display their talents on one evening next month. The Freehold Borough Arts Council (FBAC) in association with Downtown Freehold will host the first “Freehold’s Got Talent”…

  • GREEN SCENE

    July: Time to branch out GOTTI KELLEY “One generation plants the trees under which another takes it easy.” — Chinese proverb Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) is a spectacular tree. It is one of only a few deciduous conifers and a wonderful golden fall color. A large and very beautiful tree, it deserves a special place in…

  • Joe Piscopo coming to Freehold

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Impressionist, singer, comedian and musician Joe Piscopo will bring his Las Vegas-style show to the Encore Event Center at iPlay America, Schanck Road, Freehold Township, for a special one-night event on July 21. Well-known for his dead-on imitations of Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash and David Letterman, Piscopo, the multi-talented former…

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