• Local band reaches international audiences

    The New Royalty builds its throne, nabbing big gigs, network airplay BY SARAWALLACH Correspondent Above: Bree Iafelice and Kyle Davis, members of the New Royalty, rock the stage at Bamboozle in Asbury Park on May 19. Left: Band members Ricky Joyce (l-r), Davis and Nick Iafelice take time to sign autographs for fans at the…

  • WCTC’s Ellery honored with lifetime award

    Jack Ellery Greater Media New Jersey’s legendary radio morning show host Jack Ellery of 1450 WCTC-AM, New Brunswick, has received two major honors from the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. Ellery has been given the NJBA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his more than 60 years in radio, including nearly 50 years atWCTC. He is only the…

  • Bucks County: A fun, family day trip

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN My friend and I planned an ambitious, 12-hour road trip Saturday, June 16, to Bucks County, Pa.: two moms, four cranky kids, one minivan, three destinations, 17 bathroom stops, two meals and zero sanity. The itinerary included Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve followed by lunch at Wildflowers Garden Café, both in New…

  • Mama don’t ’low no cussin’ ’round here

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH A lthough I wouldn’t say I have a potty mouth, I do occasionally let a curse word fly. I’ve been known to utilize the “d” word after slamming a finger in the door, the “s” word has made an appearance when the car won’t start, and although I was…

  • Business Briefs

    Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Millstone office, 222 Millstone Road, will host the Sunshine Kids car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24. The Sunshine Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to children with cancer. The organization is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support, along with a variety of programs and…

  • Summer musical theater camps offered

    New two-week summer camps in youth musical theater will be offered by the Cornerstone Music Studio, Millstone, from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 18-29 and July 23-Aug. 3. The camps are open to children ages 5-8. Campers will experience acting, singing, dancing and building characters in an atmosphere tailored to fit the needs of young…

  • 2012 Car Show for Prevention slated

    The Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will present its Car Show for Prevention 5:30-9 p.m. June 27 at the Byron Johnson Recreation area on Ellisdale Road, Allentown. The event will also feature food, music and beverages. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. All makes and models of cars are welcome.…

  • First case of equine encephalitis reported

    A 3-year-old horse from Burlington County was euthanized May 27 after testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquitoborne illness in horses. The case is the first reported of 2012, according to a press release from the New Jersey Dept. of Agriculture. “It is very early in the season to see Eastern Equine…

  • Hornerstown Church hosting VBS in July

    Vacation Bible school will be held from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. July 9-13 at the Hornerstown Baptist Church, located at 13 Arneystown-Hornerstown Road in Cream Ridge. Activities will include Bible stories, crafts, games and snacks and is open to children ages 4 and up. For more information, call 609-758- 3500 or 732-657-2099.

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