• in the service

    Air Force Airman James E. Herer, the son of Kimberly Newins of North Middletown, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who…

  • ‘Eye+Ear: Recent Concert Poster Design’

    FrameWorks Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit that showcases the work of artists and design studios that have created a unique and highly individual style based on the idea of the music concert poster as art. “Gator” “Eye+Ear: Recent Concert Poster Design” will run through Aug. 14 at FrameWorks, located at 160 Monmouth…

  • Keyport recognized by county for Waterfront Park

    In 1980, the Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners began recognizing exemplary recreation facilities and programs throughout Monmouth County. Including this year’s winners, the board has presented 226 awards to outstanding Monmouth County people, programs and facilities. The 2010 Achievement Awards took place on Thursday, July 8, at the Hall of Records in Freehold where…

  • NOTES

    Sharon Goodman (l-r), Middletown, and Mary Meehan, Belford, work on their knitting during Poricy Park’s Fiber Fest, an event that demonstrated ways in which clothing is made by Colonial and modern-day folk. CHRIS KELLY The Goddard School of Middletown, 209 Harmony Road, will hold an open house 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 2-6. Youngsters are invited…

  • Local properties receive Preservation Awards

    County recognizes restoration of homes, Fort Hancock barracks BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Restoration of Barracks Building 22 at Fort Hancock, the headquarters of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, has been recognized by the county.MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently recognized the preservation efforts of several local property owners with its annual…

  • Middletown approves exceeding budget cap

    Mayor defends 2010 budget with 13 percent increase BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — An ordinance to allow the municipality to exceed the municipal budget cap sparked disagreement between Township Committee members at the July 19 meeting. The ordinance, required to implement the 13 percent tax increase expected in 2011, passed 4-1. Committeeman Sean…

  • Classic wheels

    Above: A 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air on display at a classic car show at the Aberdeen Township Municipal Building on July 15. Left: A classic muscle car, the 1965 Corvette Stingray. PHOTOS BY MIKE JAGENDORF

  • Goodwill opens first Monmouth County outlet

    ABERDEEN — Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia opened its first location in Monmouth County at 228 Route 35 in Aberdeen on July 27. The site, which formerly housed a Rite-Aid, encompasses 10,908 square feet of retail space. Doors open at 9 a.m. Goodwill’s Aberdeen Store & Donation Center is stocked with a…

  • Farmers market vouchers help seniors eat healthy

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer HAZLET — Eligible senior citizens in Hazlet and other towns in Monmouth County can receive $20 in vouchers to shop at area farmers markets. “[The vouchers] are very helpful; seniors are on fixed incomes so this gets them locally grown food and they have a better understanding of how important…

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