• Students gain admittance to prestigious universities

    Students gain admittance to prestigious universities

    TINTON FALLS — Ranney School’s Class of 2016 has garnered an exceptional list of college acceptances, including to six of the eight Ivy League institutions. The 78-member class was admitted into 14 of the top 25 nationally ranked universities by U.S. News & World Report’s Carnegie classification and had three female Division 1 athletic recruitments,…

  • Ocean Grove holds vintage car show May 21

    Ocean Grove holds vintage car show May 21

    OCEAN GROVE – The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to step back in time and enjoy the shops, restaurants, beach and boardwalk while marveling at automobiles from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s on May 21. The event will be held on Main Avenue in historic Ocean Grove. Doo-Wop music by Sounds of…

  • Tips parents should know about safe driving for teens

    Tips parents should know about safe driving for teens

    HACKETTSTOWN – A National Safety Council (NSC) poll found  that 76 percent of parents are unaware that the biggest risk to their teens’ safety is the vehicle sitting in the driveway. In observance of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month that runs throughout the month of May, which is the height of prom and graduation season, the…

  • Garden centers at their peak

    Garden centers at their peak

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer For many local nurseries and garden centers, the spring season is a peak time of year for business. As eager gardeners head out into the fresh air to transform their yards into a beautiful garden paradise, Greater Media Newspapers’ Spring Home & Garden section this week offers advice about…

  • Allentown braces for big school tax hike

    Allentown braces for big school tax hike

    By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The $41.07 million budget the Upper Freehold Regional School District Board of Education has adopted for the 2016-17 school year is going to have a significant impact on the school taxes paid by residents of Allentown over the next 12 months. The budget will be supported by the collection of…

  • Metuchen Public Library to hold book signing, reading with Scott Schober June 4

    Metuchen Public Library to hold book signing, reading with Scott Schober June 4

    Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave., will welcome author and cybersecurity and wireless technology expert Scott Schober on June 4 from 2-4 p.m. Schober, a highly sought-after cybersecurity specialist, has appeared on numerous national television programs including CNN, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Fox News, MSNBC and CNBC to name a few. Schober will…

  • Plumsted Board of Education adopts $25.2 million budget

    Plumsted Board of Education adopts $25.2 million budget

    By Andrew Martins Staff Writer PLUMSTED – A pair of unexpected repairs in the Plumsted Township School District increased the 2016-17 school budget by more than $500,000 prior to its final adoption by the Board of Education. Administrators said the additional expenditure will not increase the amount the amount of taxes the board had already…

  • U-Haul business proposed on Route 9 in Howell

    U-Haul business proposed on Route 9 in Howell

    By Jennifer Ortiz Staff Writer HOWELL — The Zoning Board of Adjustment is considering an applicant’s request for site plan approval and a use variance that would permit the construction of two commercial buildings to house a U-Haul business. The U-Haul site would include a self-storage facility, a retail truck rental location, warehousing and retail…

  • Gentle Yogalates class being offered at library on May 19

    Gentle Yogalates class being offered at library on May 19

    The Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza, will be holding a free Gentle Yogalates class on May 19 from 10-11 a.m. with licensed instructor Laurie Fechter. Gentle Yogalates uses postures from yoga and exercises from Pilates to promote balance, well-being, core strength, good posture and alignment, proper breathing, flexibility, and relaxation. Class will be…

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