• Monmouth County Fair plans host of activities

    The 36th annual Monmouth County Fair will return to the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 21- 25. Organized and presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H, the fair maintains the agricultural nature of a traditional county fair with its home and garden competition, petting…

  • in service •••

    Army Pvt. Dominick Caracappa, grandson of Jim Caracappa of Rumson, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional…

  • Center offers support for cancer patients and families

    The mission of The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, is to help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in professional programs of emotional support, education, and hope. The Wellness Community serves Monmouth and Ocean County residents affected by cancer, including people with cancer, their family members, caregivers, and friends.…

  • Volunteers needed for Friends of Clearwater Festival Aug. 21

    The New Jersey Friends of Clearwater are looking for volunteers to help with the 35th annual Clearwater Festival, a celebration of the environment with live music, song, food, crafts and practical information on protecting natural resources. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunset Park in Asbury Park. Clearwater is a…

  • 56th annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale coming up

    RED BANK — Red Bank’s 56th annual Sidewalk Sale will take place July 30 and 31 and Aug. 1. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual Sidewalk Sale, presented by Red Bank RiverCenter, offers clearance items and bargains at favorite Red…

  • Foundation launched to benefit animal rescue groups

    SHREWSBURY — On June 18, 150 guests celebrated the 40th anniversary of Purr’n Pooch, a pet resort owned and operated by the Palazzo family with locations in Tinton Falls and Wall. At the celebration, held at the Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury, daughters Betsy Palazzo and Koren Spadavecchia announced the launch of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Purr’n Pooch…

  • Fifth annual Kortney’s Challenge to be held Aug. 29

    Kortney Rose OCEANPORT — The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) will host the fifth annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. Kortney Rose Gillette was a vivacious 9-year-old girl who attended Wolf Hill School in Oceanport. She was diagnosed with a terminal brainstem glioma and died on…

  • Rumson recognized by county for crew program, 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…

  • T.F. council mulls projects for DOT funding

    Roadwork, sidewalks among options listed BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — A hopeful Tinton Falls administration has requested that the Borough Council consider which options to go after for a state transportation grant. Borough Engineer David Marks, of T&M Associates, explained the grant program that the borough is pursuing. “The state of New…

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