• Genealogist to speak at BUNWC meeting

    The Brandeis University National Women’s Committee (BUNWC) Tri- County Chapter will hold its next meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Hamilton Library, 1 Justice SamuelA. Alito, Jr. Way, Hamilton.Themeeting is open to the public at no charge. Guest speaker, Nancy Cassada Nelson, genealogist and Tri-County Chapter member, will present the program, “Family History…

  • ‘Finding the Right Fit: Special Supports Expo’

    Children and adults with special needs may benefit from an upcoming expo being offered by the Monmouth County Park System. The “Finding the Right Fit: Special Supports Expo” will feature county groups and organizations that offer support and service to children and adults with special needs. The event will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 23…

  • Horsemen’s monthly meeting scheduled

    The Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) will hold its next monthly meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Millstone Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone. HAMT is dedicated to horse-related recreation and education. Club members include western and English riders as well as carriage drivers. The meeting is open to all…

  • Allentown wrestlers on a roll with District 25 approaching

    Redbirds 10-3 in last 13 matches BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: Allentown High School’s Drew Schreck battles Notre Dame’s Angelo D’Amico on his way to winning his match as the Allentown Redbirds host the Notre Dame Irish of Lawrenceville in the Kenneth G. Keim Jr. Dedication Match on Feb. 4. The surging Redbirds won the…

  • UFRSD summer program offers skills enrichment

    Extended school-year program seeks to empower students, build community BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) is making plans for this summer’s extended school-year program. Dubbed the Skill Enrichment Academy, the program runs in June and July. It offers an opportunity for students who require special services…

  • Family fun & a flick to provide grants for twp. schools

    MTFEE’s Family Movie Day slated for Feb. 12 BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Going out to the movies these days can wreak havoc on one’s wallet, especially if it’s a family outing. Thanks to the Millstone Foundation for Educational Excellence (MTFEE), area families can enjoy a popular movie along with fun activities and refreshments among…

  • Henry V. Sciaraffia

    Mr. Sciaraffia, 90, of Hackensack, died Feb. 2, 2012. Prior to retiring, he was employed at Hackensack Water Co. He was a U.S. Army veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor. Mr. Sciaraffia was predeceased by his wife, Petrina. Surviving are a daughter, Terri Bowers, and her husband, James, of Allentown; and two grandchildren. The funeral was…

  • U.F. bids fond farewell to retiring veteran official

    William Wentzien garners praise from colleagues at ‘roast’ BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — Township officials, friends and colleagues paid tribute to retiring Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinator William Wentzien at the Feb. 2 Township Committee meeting. Wentzien, 84, is retiring after working for the township in this capacity for 24 years. Mayor…

  • Man charged with assault when thrown brick hits daughter

    Hamilton man surrenders to Allentown P.D., is being held in Ocean County Jail ALLENTOWN — A Hamilton man wanted for assaulting his 3-year-old daughter with a thrown brick turned himself in to borough police on Feb. 2. Edward L. Smith, 25, whose last known address was in Hamilton, surrendered to Allentown Patrolman Brian Stab shortly…

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