• Freehold Borough moves to protect former school

    FREEHOLD — Borough officials are investigating the possibility of reacquiring the former Bennett Street School from a company that purchased the building several years ago . Freehold Borough sold the Bennett Street School to School House Commons, LLC, of Englishtown, in 2008 and transferred the historic property to Todd Bernstein. The sale price was $600,000…

  • Pupils show great pride in efforts for military

    Applegate School youngsters enjoy visit from ROTC unit BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Children at the C. Richard Applegate School in Freehold Township showed their patriotism recently when they undertook a project to collect supplies for U.S. troops. The pupils were visited by the Colts Neck High School ROTC unit and participated in activities…

  • Chelsea resident celebrates 100 years

    Nina Basile is surrounded by loved ones at her 100th-birthday party. Nina Basile, an Italian immigrant who settled in New Jersey many years ago, celebrated her 100th birthday at her home at The Chelsea assisted living residence in Manalapan. A resident since February, Mrs. Basile was surrounded by friends and family on March 29. Her…

  • Monmouth Festival of Arts takes place April 9-13

    “Brooklyn Garden” by Patricia Meke More than 215 artists from throughout the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums, including jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and fine crafts at the 41st Monmouth Festival of theArts (MFA), which will take place from Saturday, April 9, through Wednesday, April 13, at…

  • Hoop tournament will boost World Changers

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Participants in the recent “March Madness” event helped to raise money in support of the World Changers who will be coming to Freehold Borough this summer to help repair a number of residences. Teams representing the YMCA Community Center (red) and Borough Hall (green) squared off in one game,…

  • New logo reaffirms mission of The Arc of Monmouth

    Focus remains on support for people with disabilities and their families BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer The Arc of Monmouth has a new logo, as seen at its headquarters in Tinton Falls. More than 100 people were on hand recently as The Arc of Monmouth unveiled its new logo and exterior sign, symbolically reaffirming the…

  • Walk MS will raise funds for research

    Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no cure. It is estimated that more than 13,000 New Jersey residents and more than 400,000 people nationwide live with this disease. MS interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body…

  • Local soldier commended for bravery

    Pfc. Miles G. Wagman HOWELL— U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Miles G. Wagman, 21, of Howell was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his exceptional service while assigned as a dismount during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. “Pvt. First Class Wagman’s dedication to duty during combat operations contributed to the immense success of the mission.…

  • Horticulture scholarship available

    The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County are offering a scholarship award of $1,000 to a high school senior who is planning to enroll in a horticulture program at a New Jersey college or university for the fall semester 2011. he scholarship will be paid directly to the student for educational costs (i.e., tuition, fees, and…

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