• Mary Weiland

    Mary Weiland

    Mary Weiland, 83, of Old Bridge died peacefully, surrounded by family on July 13, 2016. Born Wednesday, May 10, 1933, in Cresson, Pennsylvania, she was one of nine children to the late Robert J. and Harriet (nee Winder) Kenny. Mary was married to the love of her life, Robert Weiland, for 53 years. Together they…

  • Area blood drives being held

    Area blood drives being held

    New Jersey Blood Services is conducting blood drives which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled: Monday, Aug. 1, New Brunswick Donor Center, 167 New Street, New Brunswick 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.,  Sayreville Emergency Squad, 776 Washington Road, Sayreville 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2,  J & J, 410…

  • ‘The Babushkas of Chernobyl’ to be screened Aug. 5

    ‘The Babushkas of Chernobyl’ to be screened Aug. 5

    TINTON FALLS — The Seabrook continuing care retirement community will host a film screening of “The Babushkas of Chernobyl,” followed by a Q-and-A session with director and producer Holly Morris, at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Town Square Auditorium, 3000 Essex St. Morris wanted to share the documentary with the Seabrook community because her uncle is a…

  • Places To Be

    Places To Be

    There are plenty of mid-summer classics in local sports on the schedule this coming week. Stay cool and enjoy the competition. The Freehold Township Little League is holding the Little League Junior League District 19 Tournament this week —and that is very important for the district teams. With the FTLL serving as the host site…

  • Road work halted as fight lingers over transportation fund

    Road work halted as fight lingers over transportation fund

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer Transportation projects in Jackson and Plumsted remained in limbo last week as a shutdown of work on New Jersey’s roads continued. Earlier this month, Gov. Chris Christie ordered transportation projects that were deemed to be non-essential to be halted after members of the state Assembly, the state Senate and the…

  • Enviro-Quest slated for Aug. 5-29

    Enviro-Quest slated for Aug. 5-29

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Enviro-Quest will start at 2 p.m. on Aug. 5 at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. Start in the parking lot nearest the Shelter Building; 11 a.m., Aug. 11 at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck. Start in the parking lot near the basketball courts; 2 p.m., Aug. 15 at Bayshore Waterfront…

  • Fish vendor added to Metuchen Farmers Market

    Fish vendor added to Metuchen Farmers Market

    The Metuchen Farmers Market welcomes Jersey City Fish Stand on July 23, the newest addition to its weekly, Saturday market participants. The organically raised and wild-caught fish serve as an addition to the collection that Metuchen Farmers Market provides to the community. Each market day will feature a different selection of local catches such as…

  • Seashell painting scheduled for Aug. 4, 24

    Seashell painting scheduled for Aug. 4, 24

    The Monmouth County Park System announces Seashell Painting will be held at 3 p.m. on Aug. 4 and 24 at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Bring your own shells or use ours to paint and add a magnet. The program begins inside the Bay House and is approximately 45 minutes long. Open to ages 5…

  • Permit will be required prior to street opening projects

    Permit will be required prior to street opening projects

    By Peter Elacqua Staff Writer COLTS NECK – The Township Committee has adopted an ordinance that will require an individual to obtain a permit before he opens a Colts Neck street or works on a sidewalk. The ordinance states it will be illegal “for any person, company, firm, corporation or other legal entity to perform…

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