• The Guild celebrates 50 years

    The Guild of Creative Art’s 50th Anniversary Show, featuring work by exhibiting and associate members, will open Dec. 8 at the Middletown Township Public Library. An opening reception will take place Saturday, 2-4 p.m. The show will run through Dec. 28 at the library, located at 55 New Monmouth Road. Hours are Monday through Thursday,…

  • Homeward Bound’: 12 months of heartwarming stories

    MCSPCA calendar raises funds for shelter BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Kim Ruane’s 2-year-old purebred Maltese, Lilly, is the proverbial lucky dog. She was once confined to a cage in a home that housed 82 other animals, her white coat discolored and matted to her skin as a result of being forced to…

  • Ocean Twp. man pleads guilty to fraud

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A township resident has admitted to allegedly committing fraud by concealing thousands of dollars from federal officials. Barry Kantrowitz of Wayside said he fraudulently concealed $82,100 in cash from a trustee appointed by the United States Bankruptcy Court, announced U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman last week. Kantrowitz entered a guilty plea to…

  • Voices of September 11th documents lives lost

    Archive will hold workshops at Middletown Library on Dec. 16, Jan. 6 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Staff from Voices of September 11th will be at the Middletown Township Public Library on Dec. 16 and Jan. 6 to archive and document the lives of those lost for its 9/11 Living Memorial. Those who…

  • Ex-LBHS athletic director charged with fraud

    The former athletic director for Long Branch High School admitted he conspired to defraud the school through fraudulent business practices, including for his personal benefit, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Charles Ferrara Jr., of Belmar, entered a guilty plea Nov. 22 to an Information charging him with conspiracy to commit mail fraud before U.S.…

  • Family seeks return of missing youth

    Jordan McCormick LONG BRANCH — The family of Long Branch resident Jordan McCormick, 15, continues to work with Long Branch police to secure his return. McCormick had been reported missing since Oct. 11, and information on his whereabouts is being sought. According to Long Branch Police Detective Charlie Simonelli, the youth was retrieved and returned…

  • Model railroaders support Toys for Tots

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club will launch the 2010 Holiday Model Train Display by partnering with the U.S. Marine Reserve Toys for Tots program. Middlebrook Plaza is providing a collection site for dropping off new toys to be distributed to disadvantaged children in the area by the U.S. Marine Corps’…

  • Gala celebrates 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America

    The Monmouth Council of Boy Scouts of America recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at its “Gala Under the Stars” held at the Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury. The event honoree was Carl P. Gross, president and CEO of GB Ltd. and immediate past council president. Gross was recognized for his outstanding…

  • ‘Holiday in Song’ spreads cheer

    WEST LONG BRANCH — The popular “Holiday in Song” concert returns to the Wilson Hall Grand Staircase on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Set in the magisterial splendor of Wilson Hall, the annual holiday concert features a wide array of musical treasures from many traditions along with holiday favorites. Catch the holiday spirit during…

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