• Jackson Day will feature fun for people of all ages

    Jackson Day will feature fun for people of all ages

    JACKSON – Residents of Jackson and surrounding municipalities are invited to celebrate a day of community spirit and friendship when the 49th annual Jackson Day celebration takes place at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, Kierych Memorial Drive, Jackson, on Sept. 10 (rain or shine). Opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. will kick off a day…

  • Sounds of Monroe scoring music to Tucker’s ears

    Sounds of Monroe scoring music to Tucker’s ears

    By Jimmy Allinder The sweet sound of a rock-hard field hockey ball slamming against the back of a wooden goal box is one Olivia Tucker loves so much. It doesn’t happen often in a sport where 1-0 games are the rule rather than the exception, but when Tucker or one of her Monroe Township High…

  • YMCA is offering valuable programs

    YMCA is offering valuable programs

    I want to share the good news in Freehold Borough for people over the age of 55. The YMCA Community Center at 41 Center St. is hosting a SCAN outreach program every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outreach program includes art and exercise classes, refreshments, and a friendly poker game. There is…

  • Not much change expected at CBA under new soccer coach

    Not much change expected at CBA under new soccer coach

    By Wayne Witkowski High school student-athletes, particularly graduating seniors, can be apprehensive about a coaching change. However, all-state player and preseason All-American Matt Thorsheim and his dozen classmates on Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) soccer team entering their senior seasons feel only minor adjustments are needed by them in their quest for a state championship, which…

  • It’s time to switch to LED lighting

    It’s time to switch to LED lighting

    Our municipalities pay JCP&L for the electrical energy consumed in lighting our public buildings and for the street lights, which are considered to be an element of public safety that cannot be done away with. The business manager of my community has not advised me yet, although I have requested same, what we, the taxpayers…

  • Business invites residents to create their own ‘Masterpiece’

    Business invites residents to create their own ‘Masterpiece’

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — A new business in town is making quite a splash — with a splash of color, that is. Art studio Masterpiece Mixers opened in July at 104 N. Broadway, and it is already seeing quite a bit of success, according to co-owner Dennis Connors of Woodbridge. Connors grew up…

  • Young Warriors girls soccer team working on communication

    Young Warriors girls soccer team working on communication

    By Wayne Witkowski Gabby Medina, catcher for record-setting pitcher Faith Weber in New Egypt High School’s drive to the NJSIAA Group I softball championship last spring, now will play a supporting role for the girls soccer team as well this fall as it looks to contend for a Burlington County Scholastic League Freedom Division championship.…

  • Library to offer Minecraft programs

    Library to offer Minecraft programs

    Youngsters ages 9 and up are invited to Minecraft events set for 5 p.m. Sept. 13 and 20 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the library’s Youth Services department or log on to www.monroetwplibrary.org.  

  • Youngsters will make LED parachute at library

    Youngsters will make LED parachute at library

    A children’s program titled “Make An LED Parachute” is planned for 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. The event is open to youngsters ages 9 and up. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the library’s Youth Services department or log on to www.monroetwplibrary.org.

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