• Carmelina Aloisio

    Mrs. Aloisio, 79, a resident of Middletown since 2002, died Nov. 18, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was born in Malta and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1950. She was predeceased by a son and daughter, Jack and Maryanne Aloisio; and her sisters and brother, Mary Pullicino, Charles…

  • AnneW. Platner

    Mrs. Platner, 89, a resident of Middletown since 2001, died Nov. 21, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was a graduate of Chestnut Hill College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in economics. Mrs. Platner was a member of the Shadow Lake Village Pet Club. She was predeceased by her husband, C. Graham…

  • Lehman “Ellis” McCoy

    Mr. McCoy, 81, a resident of Aberdeen since 1966, died Nov. 11, 2011, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He retired from Sterling Drug International Inc., New York City, as an assistant to the vice president, after 31 years of service. A member of the Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, Mr. McCoy participated in…

  • Trotting along

    The leading runners cross the finish line during the kids’ race at the Matawan Turkey Trot on Nov. 26. Betsey Kerr and Annette Tacinelli lead a group of their friends across the finish line at the Matawan Turkey Trot. PHOTOS BY CLAIRE SHEPROW

  • Photo

    St. Leo the Great School second-graders (back row, l-r) Chris Ern, Middletown; Tyler McLeod, Ocean Township; Eric Beyar, Holmdel; Jacob Irwin, Red Bank; (front, l-r) Anna Piancone, Tinton Falls; Alyssa Lonard, Atlantic Highlands; and Brooke Walker, Aberdeen, partake of the Lincroft school’s traditional Thanksgiving feast. Each year cafeteria manager Debbie Newberry and helpers serve up…

  • Local dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’

    RED BANK — Continuing its annual holiday tradition, the Company of Dance Arts will present its latest production of “The Nutcracker” at the Count Basie Theatre. The ballet has given many thousands their first glimpse of classical ballet as audiences join Clara and her Nutcracker on a magical journey through the Land of Snow and…

  • NOTES

    The Garden State Players is searching for new members for its Holiday Community Outreach Troupe. All are welcome. The troupe performs holiday carols to spread joy, peace and love this holiday season. There are solo opportunities in addition to performing as part of the group. If you would like to be a part of spreading…

  • Handbell ringers to perform at library

    The annual holiday concert of the Middletown Township Public Library, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11, will feature the music of the Calvin Handbell Ringers of the Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, Red Bank. The senior handbell group has performed locally and abroad and will include a variety of holiday favorites for the entire family. The group is…

  • Community Development Program meeting Dec. 6

    MIDDLETOWN— Do you need a new roof? Worried about an old heating system? Plumbing or electrical problems? Accessibility issues? If you are a Middletown homeowner, you may be eligible for home rehabilitation grant assistance from Middletown’s Community Development Program funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Department will…

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