• Schaller-Dahl

    MILESTONES Annmarie Schaller and Luis Manuel Dahl Annmarie Schaller of Keyport, daughter of the late Martin Schaller and the late Rita Marie Schaller of Laurence Harbor, and Luis Manuel Dahl, son of the late George Dahl and Lucy Dahl of Old Bridge and son of the late Enrique Gonzalez and Carmen Cruz of Utuado, Puerto…

  • Pupils’ projects raise funds for new school playground

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN — In a season filled with joy and the spirit of helping others, second grade students learned what it means to give back. Those students did learn that through fundraising efforts, it proves that no matter how big or small you are, anyone can make a difference in…

  • Italian Mardi Gras slated for Jan. 31

    The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host Carnevale, the Italian Mardi Gras festival, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 31 at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. The cost is $40 for adults and $22 for children ages 3-10. The cost includes lunch, music, dancing, masks and activities, in addition to…

  • Singer Brian Fallon responds to requests and speaks at CBA

    Christmas came early for the creative writing students at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft when Brian Fallon, lead singer of The Gaslight Anthem, held a special guest lecture. The Red Bank-born songwriter, on the cusp of beginning a national tour, took some time to speak with students after a truly impressive request on social media.…

  • Youngster shows strength in battle against cancer

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Gracie West, a seventh-grader at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township, has been battling cancer for two years and recent scans showed no evidence of the disease. In December 2014, Gracie traveled to Rome and received a blessing from Pope Francis. CHRISTINE BARCIA/STAFF Gracie West literally jumped for joy with…

  • Matawan Aberdeen Library turns the page to turn to the future

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Throughout the last several years, the function of a public library has slowly begun to alter — going from a place to check-out books, to a hub of activity with something for patrons of every age and skill level to do. “The gist of the modern library is changing…

  • Matawan officers recognized for their feats on and off duty

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer In the start of a new tradition, the Matawan police department recognized several of its officers for their outstanding service and dedication with actions taken while in the line of duty, and while off duty, too. “What we have tonight is a small segment of our new awards and…

  • New year offers opportunity to organize

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Mise en place is a French culinary term that means “putting in place.” For chefs, having ingredients prepared and arranged before the cooking process begins allows for greater organization and efficiency in executing a recipe. Applying that concept in everyday life can bring that same organization to almost any task.…

  • Unequal DUI laws

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My nephew has been picked up for driving impaired at least four times. Very little in the way of punishment ever happens. And still he drives. In my part of the country, he would have lost his license years ago, and probably would have done time. He lives in Pennsylvania.…

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