• Monmouth Assembly members honor young cancer survivor

    Monmouth Assembly members honor young cancer survivor

    Freehold Township resident and cancer survivor Grace West, known as “Cookie” to her family members and friends, was recently honored by Monmouth County state Assembly members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey for her tenacious spirit and dedication to helping other young cancer patients. Houghtaling and Downey honored Grace with an official resolution from the New…

  • Museum honors the veterans of the American Civil War

    Museum honors the veterans of the American Civil War

    The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, will honor American Civil War veterans at a flag-raising ceremony on the Woolley House grounds at 6:30 p.m. on July 30. The museum will also be open for those attending to come in and see current exhibits. Please call the museum at 732-531-2136, email [email protected]

  • Patrons of Monmouth Park savor a taste of the sweet life

    Patrons of Monmouth Park savor a taste of the sweet life

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Thousands of lovers of horses, chocolate and wine descended upon Monmouth Park last weekend for what promised to be a sure bet. Between horse races, attendees of the special Win, Wine & Chocolate event were treated to samples from local wineries, chocolate shops, bakeries and artisan vendors of all kinds. “It’s not hard…

  • Local girl researches family history as part of her Bat Mitzvah celebration

    Local girl researches family history as part of her Bat Mitzvah celebration

    MONROE — A local 12-year-old girl was hoping for the historic reunion of a Polish family who hid her descendants in their attic during World War II. Before her Bat Mitzvah celebration, Mattil Zaklikovsky of Monroe had decided to embark on a major research project: She was eager to learn more about her ancestors as well as the…

  • Driver admits guilt in death of Marlboro woman

    Driver admits guilt in death of Marlboro woman

    A Long Branch man has admitted that he caused the September 2013 death of a Monmouth University student from Marlboro. The fatal collision occurred while the woman was outside her vehicle following a minor accident with another vehicle on Joline Avenue in Long Branch, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. On June 24,…

  • Marino to bring his comedy to Perth Amboy July 30

    Marino to bring his comedy to Perth Amboy July 30

    Comedian Mike Marino will perform 8:30 p.m. July 30 on the Cornucopia Princess-St. Charles Riverboat at 401 Riverboat Drive, Perth Amboy. Parking is free. The ship stays docked during the dinner and show. Marino was born in Jersey City and entered the entertainment industry at an early age. He has appeared in many television commercials and shows and has received…

  • Freehold Borough officials will purchase rescue pumper

    Freehold Borough officials will purchase rescue pumper

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer FREEHOLD – The Freehold Fire Department will receive a new rescue pumper truck following the Borough Council’s passage of a resolution awarding a $769,559 contract to Spartan Motors USA Inc. Freehold Borough officials said the new vehicle will replace a 26-year-old pumper and a 30-year-old rescue truck. Council President Jaye…

  • The Great St. Mary Fair is open

    The Great St. Mary Fair is open

    The 73rd annual The Great St. Mary Fair is currently taking place on the grounds of St. Mary Mother of God Parish in the New Monmouth section of Middletown through July 2. The fair begins 6:30 p.m. each evening and features rides and games for the entire family to enjoy. This year’s event will feature live…

  • Military experience will be considered in Howell hiring

    Military experience will be considered in Howell hiring

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends the Howell Police Department’s educational requirements and allows time served in the military to replace college credits. The ordinance was adopted on June 13. It states that a police department applicant must be a high school graduate or hold…

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