• County directory available

    The 2011 Monmouth County Directory is available from the county’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com in the Information Center section. The directory contains information about local, county, state and federal elected officials who represent New Jersey and Monmouth County. Biographical information about the elected Board of Freeholders and the sheriff, prosecutor, surrogate and county clerk is also…

  • SBOANJ golf outing slated for July 11

    The annual midsummer golf outing to benefit New Jersey horsemen will take place July 11. The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey’s (SBOANJ) annual event will be held at the Gambler Ridge Golf Course in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold. The money raised through the golf tournament will support the New…

  • Howell council envisions better permitting process

    BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer HOWELL— In an attempt to streamline the process for individuals who are seeking municipal permits and to enhance customer service, Howell officials are looking into the possibility of creating a new position. Under the direction of Township Manager Helene Schlegel, an evaluation of the engineering, planning and construction code departments…

  • Newspaper editor to appear on WCTC

    Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Mark Rosman will join WCTC-AM host Bert Baron for a weekly discussion of issues affecting central New Jersey. Greater Media Newspapers and WCTCAM are both owned by Greater Media Inc. Greater Media Newspapers publishes 10 weekly newspapers in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. WCTC-AM, 1450, is “The Voice of Central…

  • One step ahead of the etiquette police

    ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Thank you cards. Although my saying so may cast me in an unfavorable light in the eyes of the etiquette police (and I’m sure it’s enough to make Miss Manners choke on her crumpet), I wish the darned tradition of sending them had never been started. Not so much…

  • in the service 

    Army Sgt. Hector L. Cornier, son of Luis M. Cornier and Ana G. Montero of Howell, has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation New Dawn, the formerly named Operation Iraqi Freedom. This transition signifies a formal end to U.S. military combat operations in Iraq. Operation New Dawn shifts the U.S. emphasis from…

  • BBQ event will aid those with autism

    A barbecue picnic fundraiser for SEARCH Day Program Inc., Ocean Township, will be conducted by the Washington Engine Company at its firehouse, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, on June 11. The family-friendly event will feature food, rides, five live bands, games and clowns. Residents of all towns are invited. According to a letter from Katherine Solana,…

  • datebook 

     The Chinese American Bible Church, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township, will host a Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 years through sixth grade. Classes will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18-22. The program will feature music, crafts, snacks and recreation at a cost of $33 per…

  • Kershaw Commons applications being taken

    The Monmouth County Public Housing Agency will be accepting pre-applications for a project-based voucher waiting list for Kershaw Commons in Freehold Township. The vouchers will be available to people who would like to live at Kershaw Commons, 600 Applewood Drive, in one of the 30 housing units available under the program. To be eligible, an…

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