• Officer’s murder shocks Monmouth & Ocean

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN Not being a member of a police department, I cannot begin to understand the depth of loss that officers throughout New Jersey are feeling after the Jan. 14 murder of Lakewood police officer Christopher Matlosz. However, being a member of the human race, I can offer my sympathies and deepest…

  • Meet the artist at Red Horse gallery exhibit

    The Red Horse Art Gallery, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, invites the public to attend a Meet theArtist reception for featured artist Isabell Villacis from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 3. Villacis’ art exhibit will be on display at the Red Horse Gallery from Jan. 31 through March 11. Light refreshments will be served at the reception.…

  • Budget issues will pose challenge during 2011

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN The budget situation is getting really bad in some New Jersey municipalities. How would you like to live in Camden (silly question, I know), where municipal officials last week fired 168 police officers, 67 firefighters and 115 civilian employees, according to an article published on CourierPostOnline.com. The layoffs were made…

  • South Amboy mayor takes over with ‘rousing’ mandate

    CODA GREG BEAN The next time you consider staying home on Election Day because it seems that one vote doesn’t really matter, give new SouthAmboy Mayor Fred Henry a call so he can set you straight. This story won’t come as a surprise to residents of that community or readers of Greater Media’s newspaper, the…

  • Prom fashion show to aid Cinderella’s Closet

    A prom fashion showcase will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the PNC Bank Arts Center reception center in Holmdel. In addition to the show, attendees will be able to vote for their favorite design in the Project Runway challenge, featuring students from Manalapan, Marlboro and other area schools. Tickets are $35 in…

  • Structural reform is key to New Jersey’s fiscal future

    While some progress has been made this year in addressing New Jersey’s fiscal crisis, significant government structural reform is required to close what remains a daunting structural budget deficit. A recent Office of Legislative Services analysis projects the structural deficit for next year at $10.5 billion — even higher than the $8 billion that was…

  • Monmouth County Library System had a successful year in 2010

    On behalf of the Monmouth County Library Commission, I wish to thank Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, not only for her dedication as the liaison to the Library Commission, but also for her enthusiasm and commitment to the forward momentum of the Monmouth County Library System. With Freeholder Burry’s support, many of the commission’s initiatives…

  • Food bank appreciates support during holidays

    On behalf of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ board of trustees, staff and 260 emergency feeding programs, we would like to thank everyone who helped the Food- Bank meet the requests for food this past holiday season. Because of the overwhelming generosity in our communities, 10,444 turkeys were distributed — an increase of…

  • Thanks legislators for passing concussion law

    Recently, Gov. Chris Christie signed a law that will protect youth across New Jersey from the dangers of sports concussion. The law was sponsored by Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex) and Sen. Richard Codey (DEssex). The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey would like to thank all the leaders involved in this state legislation and acknowledge…

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