• Monmouth Museum gets weather exhibit

    The Monmouth Museum will host a new exhibition, “Changing Climate: Changing Weather.” The exhibit, which will open in October in the Becker Children’s Wing, will explore the related but unique sciences of climate and weather. This hands-on exhibition demonstrates how changes in climate cause changes in weather. Interactive elements will guide visitors through the history…

  • ‘Three Points of View’

    The Township of Ocean Cultural Committee is hosting an exhibit of photographs representing the unique perspectives of three generations of artists. “Morning Light” by Sharon Moleski “Three Points of View” features images by Wendy Moleski, of Syracuse, N.Y., her daughter Sharon Moleski, of Eatontown, and Maya Deykerhoff, 17, also of Eatontown, their respective granddaughter and…

  • 23 Nelson Riddle Orchestra to perform in concert Oct. 2

    In this age of social media and nano-technology, the classic hits first recorded on vinyl more than half a century ago still hold a place in the hearts of many and have gained a following among those born a generation later. Nelson Riddle, the iconic arranger and bandleader who worked with luminaries including Sinatra, Nat…

  • ‘Fresh’ is September theme

    “But If Then’ The theme of the September show at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County is “Fresh,” featuring new work from members. The exhibit will run through Sept. 25 at the gallery, located at 33 Monmouth St. The window artist is Robert O’Conner, a New Jersey-based painter, printmaker and video artist. His work has…

  • Allentown soccer teams looking for finishers

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School boys and girls soccer have played well for the most part in the preseason and early stages of this season but share one common problem— finishing threats. “We’re really good at passing and moving off the ball, being creative, and defensively we’re doing pretty well. We have trouble…

  • Redbirds win 17-15

    Markus Colin missed his first five field goal attempts this season but when he really needed to make one, he came through last Friday when his 32-yarder lifted Allentown’s football team over visiting Pemberton, 17-15. Above: Allentown High School’s Frank Juba (32) brings down Pemberton runner Davonte Steele during the Sept. 17 game in Allentown.…

  • Route to new school may not have sidewalks for years, if ever

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent UPPER FREEHOLD — The only person to attend a township meeting to discuss the lack of sidewalks to the new middle school lives in Allentown. The two communities share a regional school district. In the past, Upper Freehold children were bused to school, while Allentown children walked because all of the…

  • Parents want school bus stops moved off main thoroughfares

    BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — Parents irate over the Upper Freehold Regional School District changing the location of bus stops onto main roads urged the Board of Education to move them back into housing developments for the safety of their children. The school district moved cluster bus stops this year to roads outside…

  • Bus issues made some kids one hour late to first day of school

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — Although there were some glitches, transportation on the first day of school generally went more smoothly than last year. That was the report Business Administrator Bernard Biesaida gave to the Board of Education at the Sept. 13 meeting. The district continues to handle glitches on a day-to-day basis, he…

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