• Middletown residents can sign up for notification system

    Middletown residents can sign up for notification system

    The Middletown Township Police Department has launched a new notification system that will provide information on emergencies and community events to residents who register for the program. Registration is free. The system will be used in conjunction with the Middletown Township Police Department’s Facebook page and website and other township notification systems to provide important…

  • Huskies look to build off conference success at sectional meet

    Huskies look to build off conference success at sectional meet

    By Wayne Witkowski Following strong showings at the Shore Conference Championships Jan. 27, Matawan Regional High School’s boys indoor track and field team looks for a fourth straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II title and Matawan’s girls look to advance for a chance to defend their Group II championships at the sectional meet Feb. 5…

  • District focuses on role of guidance counselors

    District focuses on role of guidance counselors

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — From academic support to one-on-one or group sessions, school guidance counselors provide a variety of skills and services for students to take advantage of to help them become productive citizens in the community. As established by N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.2, school districts are required to implement a board of…

  • Hazlet soccer group seeks applicants for scholarships

    Hazlet soccer group seeks applicants for scholarships

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer HAZLET – The Hazlet United Soccer Association prides itself on developing and teaching youngsters the game of soccer. This local nonprofit also seeks to reward its students of the game. The Hazlet United Soccer Association (HUSA), founded in 1971, is encouraging local high school students to submit an application…

  • William R. Walters

    William R. Walters

    William (Bob) R. Walters of Belle Isle, Florida, passed away on Jan. 29. Bob moved to Orlando with his family in November 1979 from Mayport, Florida, after retiring from the Navy as a chief petty officer. Bob served in the Navy for 26 years. After retirement, he was employed at Walt Disney World from January…

  • (AB 2.12) Chocolate Festival slated at Aberdeen church

    (AB 2.12) Chocolate Festival slated at Aberdeen church

    The Matawan United Methodist Church will host its annual Chocolate Festival from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 12 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 13 at 478 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. The festival will feature a variety of homemade chocolate candies and various chocolate-covered items, such as pretzels, raisins, marshmallows, strawberries and more. Baked items such as fudge, brownies…

  • (MID 2.4) Luncheon to feature historical fashion show

    (MID 2.4) Luncheon to feature historical fashion show

    MIDDLETOWN — A unique fashion show spanning several centuries will be a highlight of the Monmouth County Historical Association’s ninth annual Red Luncheon, a ladies Valentine event set to begin 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Lane, Middletown. The luncheon will feature a fashion show of historic and contemporary outfits…

  • Backpack Crew packs food to help families

    Backpack Crew packs food to help families

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer RED BANK — For many families in Monmouth County, the free/subsidized lunch children receive during school is sometimes their main and only meal of the day, according to local officials. What happens though when they are not in school or are just feeling hungry because they do not have…

  • Church to host Chili Cook-off contest

    Church to host Chili Cook-off contest

    The Lincroft Presbyterian Church will host its annual Chili Cook-off contest from 5-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at 270 Everett Road, Lincroft. Proceeds will benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence in the local community. For more information, visit www.180nj.org. Chefs are encouraged to enter their hottest chili.…

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