• Edward (Eddie) C. Jones

    Mr. Jones 82, of Hamilton, died July 16, 2011, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. He served his country during the KoreanWar. Prior to retiring, he was store manager and warehouse supervisor for Acme Supermarkets. After retirement, he worked in maintenance for the Monmouth County Park System, Lincroft, for 15 years and volunteered at…

  • business briefs 

    Stuart Lesser, a financial adviser with Edward Jones, Manalapan, will host a free educational seminar, “A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters,” at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 26 at the Yorktowne Center branch office on Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. Participants will learn about preparing for retirement, options to pay for a child’s education and…

  • Ocean County offers plenty of options for fun

    At the northern tip of Long Beach Island, Barnegat Light is home to “Old Barney,” the recently relit lighthouse icon. No climbing is necessary to see the view from the top, which is available on monitors at the bottom via camcorders. Ocean County has many places grandparents and grandchildren can visit to make memories that…

  • The fishing was fine at Colts Neck Youth Fishing Derby

    Above: A group of children watch as the judges weigh a fish during the 33rd annual Colts Neck Youth Fishing Derby held at Bucks Mill Park on July 9. Awards were presented in several categories. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff COLTS NECK — The 33rd annual Colts Neck Youth Fishing Derby has been deemed a…

  • Youngster excels at national Braille event

    BY NATHAN ROSMAN Correspondent Kaleigh Brendle FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — While some people may believe that a blind or visually impaired person is not capable of doing everything a person with full sight can do, Kaleigh Brendle is an example of a person who does not let her lack of full sight stop her. Kaleigh, 8,…

  • Driver in accident sought

    MANALAPAN — Police are continuing to search for an individual who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Route 33 east near Knob Hill Country Lanes on July 8 and fled the scene. According to a press release from the Manalapan Police Department, at about 6:28 p.m., a Honda Civic being driven by a…

  • Teen charged with attempted robbery on Tarrytown Road

    MANALAPAN — Police have made an arrest in connection with an incident that occurred on Tarrytown Road in the early morning hours of June 26. According to information provided by Manalapan police, Samuel Joseph Norman, 18, of Manalapan, was arrested on July 13 and charged with attempted robbery and criminal mischief. Police said Norman, who…

  • Law will offer protection to homeowners

    MARLBORO — After hearing the stories from residents who have moved into a new home only to deal with issues such as cracking driveways and flooding, the Marlboro Township Council has taken action that it believes will help remediate these issues. On June 16 the council unanimously adopted an ordinance that makes amendments to the…

  • Mellon Farms wins OK to move

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — Mellon Farms will take over the space that was formerly occupied by Silvert’s Furniture on South Street in the borough. The borough Land Use Board granted preliminary and final site plan approval to the Mellon Farms application at its meeting on July 13. Board members Garry Jackson,…

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