• SCD to sponsor photo contest Sept. 30

    Freehold Soil Conservation District (SCD) is looking for photographers to capture subjects promoting the beauty and uniqueness of the natural environments found in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Wildlife, landscapes, natural resources, agriculture, waterscapes, and conservation practices are all suitable subjects. The photo contest prizes are $200 for first place, $100 for second place and $75…

  • Summer schedule is packed at Poricy Park

    Poricy Park Conservancy has programs and events for everyone this summer — adults, teens, kids and families. • Ping Pong at Poricy Park, 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays, July 5-Aug. 30; meet at Nature Center. • It’s Still Happening, 7-8:30 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 24; enjoy conversation and tea in the 1770 New Jersey State Historic…

  • in service

    Air Force Airman Joseph C. Gallo, son of Vincent and Giovanna Gallo of Middletown, has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.…

  • Middletown students win $500 scholarships

    United Teletech Financial Federal Credit Union (UTF) and the New Jersey Credit Union League (NJCUL) awarded $500 scholarships to Athena Huang of Holmdel and Paula Pilipovic of Middletown, the winners of the 2009-10 statewide credit union scholarship program. Huang will be attending Brown University this fall while Pilipovic has chosen Villanova University. A small reception…

  • Brookdale CC offers eclectic summer fun

    Local residents and visitors are invited to attend a variety of free Brookdale Community College-sponsored open-air musical and theatrical summer performances. Watch Shakespeare’s classic tale “Julius Caesar,” performed by Brookdale’s summer Shakespeare ensemble on the Great Lawn on the Lincroft Campus at 7 p.m. July 8-10 and 15-17 and 6 p.m. July 11 and 18.…

  • NOTES

    Long Branch High School class of 1970 will hold a reunion weekend celebration Aug. 13, 14 and 15. For details, contact Marion Smeriglio at [email protected] or 732-222-6296. Update your address to receive an invitation. ***** The class of 1970 from St. Francis School, Metuchen, will hold a reunion celebration Saturday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m.…

  • stork club

    Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the following births: May 3, a girl to Christine and Phil Gallina of Hazlet, May 7, a boy to Diane and Raymond Santiago Jr. of Middletown, May 16, a boy to Jessica Downey and Richard E. Magoon of Middletown, May 17, a girl to Joanne and Andrew Kelsey of…

  • Freedom Fest Fair to host blood drive

    The Freedom Fest State Fair will host the Central Jersey Blood Center blood drive from 5 to 9 p.m. July 6 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown- Clarksburg Road, Allentown. All donors will receive one free admission pass good for any day of the fair. Donors must present a signature…

  • Matawan reminds residents of the rules

    The borough of Matawan would like its homeowners to know that their attempt to beautify their properties does not go unnoticed; however, the deposit of vegetation is not allowed in any public street. There are three methods to properly dispose of clippings, branches and shrubs: • They can be placed in regular garbage pails for…

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