• Allentown Redbirds Pee Wee cheer team wins central qualifier

    Above: The Allentown Redbirds Pee Wee cheerleaders gave a performance that won them first place at the Pop Warner qualifying competition in the Sun National Bank Arena in Trenton Oct. 30. Right: The Redbirds explode with excitement over taking first place. ALLENTOWN — While the streets were white with snow on Oct. 30, the Allentown…

  • Park tree to be cut back

    Allentown homeowner voiced concern for safety of garage BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — A 60-foottall black cherry tree, which may or may not be on township property, will be cut back, not chopped down. The tree’s fate and cost of removal were discussed at the Nov. 3 Township Committee meeting. Township Administrator Dianne…

  • We’ve got to act before lives are lost in Jersey

    CODA GREG BEAN Here’s an opportunity alert for the state lawmakers in Trenton who are always looking for new ways to protect us from ourselves here in The Nanny State. It seems like every year they pass a bunch of new laws to prevent us from injuring ourselves by our own stupidity — like the…

  • BBBS ranks tops

    Big Brothers Big Sisters is not just making a difference, it has been ranked the best of the best on a list of most-recommended, high-impact national nonprofits serving atrisk youth, according to Philanthropedia, which surveys experts on their views of charities’ impact and organizational strengths. The nation’s leader in youth mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters…

  • Heart of N.J. Chorus seeks ladies who sing

    Women who like to sing are encouraged to discover their inner diva with the Heart of New Jersey Chorus, Sweet Adelines International. Members stress that the chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble, it is a family who enjoy getting together each week, sharing friendships as well as great music. Guests are welcome…

  • Lecture on ‘Jews of the Civil War’ slated

    Rabbi Dr. Robert E. Fierstien, adjunct professor of Jewish Studies at Richard Stockton College, Galloway, will present a free lecture on “The Jews of the Civil War” at 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold Township. Approximately 10,000 Jews served in the American Civil War…

  • Blood drive to be held in Clarksburg Nov. 19

    The Millstone Township Girl Scout service unit, along with the Central Jersey Blood Bank, will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Millstone Township Community Center in the Clarksburg section of Millstone. To make an appointment, go to www.cjbcblood.org, use the donate blood tab and sponsor code 6175,…

  • Local exhibit will inspire memories of ’40s & ’50s

    Lora Capozzoli sits at a vanity that is on display at the Village Inn, 2 Water St., Englishtown, as part of the Battleground Historical Society’s “Flavors of the ’40s and ’50s” exhibit and fundraising sale. The vanity sits in an area of the inn that has been designed to give visitors a glimpse of what…

  • Volunteer opportunities in county parks

    Volunteer to welcome the public to enjoy Monmouth County parks. The Monmouth County Park System has openings for volunteers 21 years old and older to serve as docents in four county park locations. Docents welcome visitors and answer questions about park facilities, exhibits, history and ecology. They also provide the public with information about upcoming…

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