• Titanic survivors’ stories to be recounted April 15

    Titanic was the largest ship the world had ever seen and her endwas the greatest maritime disaster known — the world has yet to recover from the shock. On April 15 — which is the 100th anniversary of the sinking— Traveling Literary Theater will present a world premiere production of “100 Years: Titanic Survivors and…

  • Police advise residents that burglaries are continuing

    MANALAPAN — In light of an increasing number of residential burglaries and thefts from vehicles, the Manalapan Police Department is advising residents to lock their houses and vehicles, turn on their alarms and keep valuables out of sight. Residents are also being advised to follow general crime prevention rules such as using motion-sensing lights, keeping…

  • Organizers report initial Irish Week was a success

    FREEHOLD — St. Patrick’s Day marcherswere filledwith the spirit of the holiday as they participated in Freehold Borough’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17. The parade route on Main Street was short, but a good time was had by those who marched and those who watched. The parade was sponsored by the Freehold…

  • Church is accepting rummage donations

    Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro, is accepting donations for its Nearly New Rummage Sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 5. Accepted items include men’s, women’s and children’s gently used clothing and shoes, toys and games, bed and bath linens,…

  • County food drive aims to stock FoodBank for summer

    Monmouth County Library System offers amnesty for food donations April 2-30 BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer NEPTUNE — There is a lot of empty space on the floor-to-ceiling shelves within the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. And in the spring and summer months, far removed from the frequent food drives of the winter holidays, empty…

  • Master Gardeners available to speak

    Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County have speakers available to educate the public on almost any gardening topic. On hand are knowledgeable volunteers that can provide organizations information ranging from growing roses to generating compost, from Japanese beetles to Jersey woodchucks, In addition to presentations, a panel of expert Master Gardeners can be furnished to…

  • Manalapan moves police dispatch unit to county

    Officials say economics, not performance issues, was key factor in decision BYMARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — It wasn’t personal, just business. And with that, the Manalapan Township Committee voted 5-0 at its March 28 meeting to agree to a one-year contract with Monmouth County to move all of the township’s police dispatching services to…

  • Colts Neck fighting Trump helipad

    BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — If a court eventually allows Donald Trump to construct a helipad at his Trump National Golf Club, the decision will not come without an aggressive fight from Colts Neck officials. In July 2011 the Colts Neck Zoning Board ofAdjustment denied Trump’s application for a use variance to…

  • Open Space Pace will shine spotlight on horse racing

    Special event being planned for Sept. 29 at harness track; all are welcome to attend BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — An effort is under way to attract new fans to the sport of horse racing and to educate people about its importance in New Jersey on many levels. The Open Space Pace,…

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