• Nov. 14 auction will feature Shahn family’s art collection

    ROOSEVELT — Property from the home and studio of artists Ben and Bernarda Shahn will be auctioned at Rago Arts and Auction Center in Lambertville on Nov. 14. The auction of the collection will begin at noon. Telephone, absentee and online bidding will be available for those unable to attend. An auction exhibition/preview will take…

  • ‘Contemporary Encounter With the Icon’s Invitation’

    For most people, the sight of an oil-soaked pelican struggling to flap its wings is enough to evoke anger or deep sadness, but for Mary-Paula Cancienne, R.S.M., Ph.D., the image is more than that. It also provides an opportunity for people to think deeply about their relationship to the natural world. “Tears and Hope” The…

  • Honoring veterans

    For the second year in a row, the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, Jackson, hosted a Wounded Warrior event on Oct. 23. Prior to their participation in activities at the rifle and pistol club, veterans were honored with a ride and an escort from the Jackson Justice Complex to the Central Jersey Rifle and…

  • Annual event will focus on state of equine industry

    This year’s Equine Science Update at Rutgers University will focus on the viability and vitality of New Jersey’s equine industry in light of gaming changes proposed by the governor and those already put into place in surrounding states. The Dec. 14 event will review the current status of the state’s equine industry and the integral…

  • Fundraiser will celebrate sights, sounds of Brooklyn

    If you rooted for the Duke while others cheered for Mickey and Willie, hung out at Big Daddy’s on Coney Island Avenue or at the boardwalk for Tuesday fireworks night, or had a hot pastrami on rye at Zei- Mar’s, Grabstein’s or Hy Tulip’s delicatessens, then the “Bridge to Brooklyn” nostalgia program on Nov. 13…

  • Town gets block grant

    JACKSON — A Community Development Block Grant will help to pay for improvements to roads, curb cuts, sidewalks and other infrastructure throughout Jackson. “The township applied for and received a block grant in the amount of $175,000,” Mayor Mike Reina said. “I am very pleased with this grant, as this is an increased amount [beyond]…

  • Residents are asked to dispose of unwanted medicines on Nov. 13

    PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Police Department will be coordinating the American Medicine Chest Challenge in the community. According to a press release, the event will take place on Nov. 13 in communities across the country. This initiative will challenge Plumsted residents to take the fivestep American Medicine Chest Challenge: • Take inventory of your prescription…

  • Photograph

    Plumsted Mayor Ron Dancer and his fellow members of the Township Committee invited Cub Scouts from Cub Pack 9, Dens 2 and 5 to take over the roles of Township Committee members at a recent meeting. The Cub Scouts sat at the dais and learned how their local government operates. Each group had a chance…

  • in the service •••

    Army National Guard Pvt. Alexander G. Kerr, son of Liz and John D. Kerr of Jackson, has graduated from the Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The course is designed to train service members to maintain, prepare and load ammunition for firing; operate and perform operator maintenance…

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