• Middletown Intermediate team struggles to hit against Vineland

    Middletown Intermediate team struggles to hit against Vineland

    By Wayne Witkowski Middletown Intermediate’s magical run to the state championship game came to an end July 17 against Vineland at Veterans Field in Kearny. Vineland won, 14-1, to advance to the region tournament this week. Colin Dowlen had two hits, and Robert Gonzalez took the mound loss. Vineland came out of the losers bracket…

  • Arts in the Park coming to Highland Park

    Arts in the Park coming to Highland Park

    HIGHLAND PARK – Main Street Highland Park is seeking artists, vendors, and sponsors for our 12th annual Arts in the Park street festival, juried art show, and arts & crafts sale in downtown Highland Park, Sunday, Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Be a Part of Arts in the Park! Artists, crafters, and other…

  • Park System to release fall Program Directory

    Park System to release fall Program Directory

    The fall issue of the Monmouth County Park System’s Program Directory will be available at most county parks and online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com beginning on July 22. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 3. Registration is available online 24/7; by phone by calling 732-842-4000, ext. 1, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; by mail using the…

  • ‘Tidal Tuesdays’ to explore nature in Manasquan

    ‘Tidal Tuesdays’ to explore nature in Manasquan

    The Monmouth County Park System will hold “Tidal Tuesdays” at 11 a.m. on Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan. Join a Park System Naturalist to discover nature and coastal habitats. Each week, take part in a different activity, such as meeting creatures living in the water…

  • Community education programs announced

    Community education programs announced

    The Township of Ocean Environmental Commission announces a free community environmental education series at the Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Rd., Ocean. Environmentally Friendly Lawn Care will be held at 7 p.m. on July 27. Presented by Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, New Jersey, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County, learn how to have…

  • Library slates children’s programs for August

    Library slates children’s programs for August

    The Middletown Township Public Library has scheduled children’s programs in August at 55 New Monmouth Road. “Monmouth County SPCA Therapy Dog Awareness” will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 3. The presentation will focus on the need for kindness and compassion for all animals, the importance of properly caring for family pets and information on how Monmouth…

  • Millstone Township house party riles residents and officials

    Millstone Township house party riles residents and officials

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A municipal official said Millstone Township’s representatives will take legal action after a large house party prompted complaints from residents. Residents took to social media to voice their objections to a large party that allegedly occurred at a home on Clarksburg Road on July 17. In posts made on a…

  • Monmouth Beach resident Joins Provident Bank

    Monmouth Beach resident Joins Provident Bank

    The Provident Bank has named Jim Portela of Monmouth Beach, Senior Vice President and Director of Loan Administration. In his new position, Mr. Portela is responsible for managing loan closing, administration, reporting and additional operations. Mr. Portela received his MBA in Finance from Seton Hall University. Prior to the Provident Bank, he was a business…

  • Top tips to stay healthy during summer’s heatwaves

    Top tips to stay healthy during summer’s heatwaves

    By Michael Eagan, M.D., FACEP Hot summer days offer tons of fun and everyone enjoys the break from winter. But fun in the sun can be overdone. Vacationing and playing outside in hot summer weather often leads to serious sunburns, insect bites, dehydration, heat exhaustion or worse. It’s important to stay aware of rising temperatures…

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