-

Epiphany celebration slated for Jan. 3
The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host Pranzo with La Befana in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 3 at St. Mary’s Church, Madonna Hall, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-10. The event will include a performance…
-

Middletown fire quickly brought under control
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The cause of a house fire that broke out in the North Middletown section of the township is currently under investigation by the Middletown Township Fire Prevention office, according to authorities. At approximately 11:41 a.m. Dec. 19, the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched to a call…
-

Students flourish in the numerous activities offered by Matawan-Aberdeen
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer ABERDEEN – As students get ready to enjoy the holiday break, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District officials reflected on the year so far. The officials highlighted some of the new and returning programming and extracurricular activities that many have signed up to enjoy. “We have a tremendous number of opportunities…
-

Package theft a concern
By JENNIFER ORTIZ and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The theft of packages delivered to doorsteps is becoming a bigger problem as more and more people shop online for their Christmas gifts. Woodbridge Police Capt. Roy Hoppock said package theft has become a growing issue, and there are very few ways to…
-

Cancer care center rising in Middletown
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Residents of Monmouth County will soon have easier access to cutting-edge cancer care, treatments and medicines when Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center opens a new 304,000-square-foot outpatient treatment facility in Middletown in December 2016. “Construction at the site is currently underway,” said Richard Barakat, deputy physician-in-chief for MSK…
-

Grocery stores expand services
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Grocery stores are offering more than food shopping such as this gingerbread cookie decorating class held at Whole Foods Market in Marlboro on Dec. 17. STAFF PHOTGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Area grocery stores are slowly changing the way they cater to their customers by providing more services and programs to…
-

Holmdel home damaged in fire
HOLMDEL—A Tuesday morning fire broke out in a home in Holmdel just weeks before the homeowners were set to move in. The Holmdel Police Department responded to an unoccupied home on Hop Brook Lane just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 22. The home was newly constructed and was approximately two weeks away from being occupied…
-

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Joann Otteau of the Howell office was recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of November. Otteau led the region, which is comprised of locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, for resales. She can be reached in Weichert’s Howell office located…
-

Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office donates toys to Head Start
Fran Graffeo, manager of Weichert, Realtors Brick office, announced that her office donated more than 80 toys to the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Head Start Child Development Program as a part of the 37th Annual Weichert, Realtors Toy Drive. “My team and I are honored to provide support to the Head Start Program and bring joy to…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
