• Community alliance to host fun run

    Community alliance to host fun run

    MANALAPAN – The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host its second annual 5K fun run/walk on April 30. The event will raise awareness and money for the alliance’s efforts to educate the community about the dangers and consequences of drug abuse and alcoholism, according to a press release. The race…

  • Trio sentenced to state prison for drug trafficking crimes

    Trio sentenced to state prison for drug trafficking crimes

    Three of the five men indicted last year in connection with a statewide methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking ring will serve multi-year sentences in state prison. According to New Jersey Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy, Plumsted Township residents Guadalupe Madrigal-Mejia, 36, Juan Mendez, 48, and Antonio Esqueda, 34, were sentenced on April 15. The men were apprehended during…

  • Performers of the Week

    Performers of the Week

    The weather is heating up—finally—and so are our local athletes. Take a look at some of our scholastic stars and how they performed this past weekend. And heating up is what Christian Brothers Academy’s Chris Gotterup did on the golf course. Gotterup scorched the Howell Park Golf Course at the Monmouth County Golf Tournament, where…

  • Winding path leads area native to HBO series ‘Animals.’

    Winding path leads area native to HBO series ‘Animals.’

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer A new series on HBO has been co-created by Phil Matarese, a former resident of Millstone Township and Freehold Township. Matarese and Mike Luciano are the creators of “Animals.” “Animals.” is animated sketch-comedy. The series premiered on Feb. 5 and its first season concluded on April 8. The team behind…

  • Millstone parcel becomes part of wildlife management area

    Millstone parcel becomes part of wildlife management area

    By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – Municipal officials have paid $600,000 toward the purchase of a 153-acre property on Trenton-Lakewood Road (Route 526) that is now part of the Prospertown Lake Wildlife Management Area. The property was purchased on Jan. 8, according to a report from the Millstone Open Space and Farmland Preservation Council.…

  • Spring Car Show set for April 23 in South River

    Spring Car Show set for April 23 in South River

    The South River Municipal Alliance will hold its Spring Car Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 23 at Saint Mary’s Coptic Church, 80 David St., South River. This event will feature exotic cars, muscle cars, classic cars and antique vehicles. Food and refreshments will be for sale. There is a $25 registration fee per vehicle. Registration will…

  • Farming is on dawn of new era

    Farming is on dawn of new era

    New Jersey is not only the nation’s most densely populated state, but likely the most diverse. Name any nationality or ethnic group, and chances are this state we’re in has an established community. Density and diversity are two big reasons Ben Spinelli is optimistic about the future of farming in the Garden State. “Our markets…

  • Park System slates activities in May

    Park System slates activities in May

    LINCROFT — Now that April showers have brought May flowers, it is the perfect time to enjoy the many free activities the Monmouth County Park System is offering. “Creative Arts and Music Festival” will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 and May 1 at Thompson Park, Lincroft. The art and music festival will…

  • Trip to Rutgers Gardens set for June 17

    Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County will offer a bus trip and tour of Rutgers Gardens on June 17. The trip will include transportation to and from the Gardens, a one hour garden tour and time to browse the Farmers Market, which includes food vendors. Departure is set at 9:45 a.m. from the Agricultural Center,…

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