• FEMA extends N.J. deadline for disaster assistance

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the registration deadline for N.J. renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. Those affected by the storm and flooding betweenAug. 27 and Sept. 5 now have until Nov. 30 to register for disaster assistance, according to a press release. There are three ways…

  • The 630-mile ride of her life

    Local woman competes in 2011 Mongol Derby BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Sophia Mangalee, of Eatontown, ventured to Mongolia to compete in The Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race. There is only so much training one can do before being put to the test. The Mongol Derby is the world’s longest wild horse race…

  • UEZ director sees future for program

    Jones plans to offer loans to qualified small businesses with remaining funds BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The director of the Long Branch Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) said last week that although the state has cut funding to the program, he expects the UEZ to continue supporting local businesses into the future. “I plan on continuing…

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    Children of all ages decorate their respective pumpkins during the fifth annual Monmouth Beach Scarecrow Festival held at the Monmouth Beach Borough Hall on October 22. The event, sponsored by the Monmouth Beach Beautification Committee, also featured a pie and cupcake contest. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Stone Bridge closing in on second straight championship

    Boys soccer team has won five straight BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: Allentown High School’s Peter Turowski (l) and West Windsor-Plainsboro South’s Christian Castro fight for a ball during the first round of the Mercer County Tournament played on Oct. 21 in Allentown. The visiting Pirates advanced in double overtime, 3-2. Below: Allentown’s Dominic Colleti…

  • Top regional chefs will share seasonal recipes

    The Allentown First Aid Squad will host a holiday craft fair noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 10. The free event will take place at 70 Route 526 and will feature handcrafted jewelry, soaps, sachets, Christmas decorations, bags and other items for sale. Home-baked refreshments and raffle tickets will also be sold. Proceeds will go to…

  • Story of local Jews to be told in photos

    The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County invites the community to view “Monmouth County’s Jewish Experience in Pictures: A Photography Exhibit,” which will be held at the museum through March 4. The photographs on display capture in pictures the people, architecture, families, traditions, history and faith of the county’s Jewish population, past and present. The…

  • Celebrate autumn in New Egypt on Oct. 30

    Carriage rides, craft vendors, food, music and autumnal fun are all part of Plumsted Township’s annual Fall Festival. This year the festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Street in the New Egypt section of town. Admission is free and wristbands for unlimited children’s activities will be sold for $6.…

  • SRF will host fall festival, gymkhana

    The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) will host an open house fall festival and Halloween gymkhana beginning at noon Oct. 30 at the farm, 108F Old York Road, Hamilton. The festivities will include pumpkin painting, pony rides, face painting, holiday vendors, wine tasting, seasonal pies and a gymkhana — speed pattern racing and timed games on…

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