• Grand jury indicts corrections officer

    On Sept. 27, a Monmouth County grand jury returned an indictment charging Todd Messinger, 41, of East Brunswick, with multiple narcotics and weapons crimes. The indictment also charges Messinger, who is employed as a corrections officer with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, with misconduct in office, according to a press release from the Monmouth County…

  • Faith Tabernacle celebrates 75 years

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — The house of worship that many people refer to as “the friendly little church on the hill” recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a banquet at the Holiday Inn of East Windsor on Sept. 4. Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church, Avenue A, Freehold Borough, had its roots…

  • County recognizes citizen volunteers

    Six Monmouth County residents have been given citizen service awards to recognize individual efforts to improve their communities. The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders also challenged others to volunteer their time to help make Monmouth County the best it can be. “Monmouth County’s citizen service awards thank people who are actively involved in their communities…

  • Fifth-grader’s ‘Casey and Bella’ story to hit bookstores in the fall

    Lacey Hickey’s childhood dream of becoming a published author is coming true at the age of 11. Lacey, a resident of Roosevelt in western Monmouth County, harnessed her writing talent into winning the grand prize in the Casey and Bella Writing Contest. Jane Lovascio, author of the Casey and Bella children’s book series, said the…

  • Variety of orchids available at auction

    The largest orchid auction in the Mid- Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. Sponsored by the Deep Cut Orchid Society, the auction will feature more than…

  • Handlin urges action on medical malpractice bill

    State losing doctors due to premiums, legal exposure BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer Amy Handlin MIDDLETOWN — In an effort to keep doctors from leaving New Jersey, local officials are supporting a state Assembly bill that proposes reforms for medical malpractice actions. The bill, A-1982, was introduced on Feb. 8 and updated on Sept. 14.…

  • Film festival will feature workshops

    MANALAPAN — The Manalapan Independent Film Festival, in association with the Manalapan Arts Council, will host a variety of events and film screenings over the weekend of Oct. 15-17 at the Manalapan municipal building, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road. The festival will include 18 short films, two feature films, special guests, networking opportunities and…

  • Haunters sought for Spooktakular event

    FREEHOLD — The all-volunteer Freehold Halloween Spooktacular committee is looking for a few good ghouls and meanies to help transform the streets of Freehold into a chilling Halloween experience for participants in the annual Haunted Hayrides. The free Haunted Hayrides, which will take place Oct. 16 from 1-4 p.m., will originate once again from the…

  • Town scrambles to replace public works equipment

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer HOWELL — A fire that destroyed a municipal salt shed and many pieces of public works equipment several weeks ago has left Howell in a Catch-22 situation, Mayor Robert F. Walsh said. “With some of the things that we need to buy, there is no way we would have…

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