• Young women listen to words of encouragement

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO She has locked up criminals, been Monmouth County’s first female sheriff and is New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor. She is also a law professor, a wife and the mother of three boys — all in all a most impressive role model for young women today. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno recently discussed…

  • CBA begins construction on new library, science labs

    Phase two of Project 50th expected to be completed by September 2011 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — After celebrating its 50th anniversary, administrators at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) are looking toward the next 50 by beginning construction on a new library and science laboratories. The groundbreaking for phase two of the three-phase project…

  • Work begins on new building for county prosecutor’s office

    Construction crews have broken ground for what will be the Monmouth County prosecutor’s new office on Jerseyville Avenue, Freehold Township. The pre-engineered building will be 50 percent larger than the current office space on the third floor of the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold Borough, according to a press release from the county. Moving the…

  • Millstone’s Xtreme Machines

    Clockwise from top: Customers check out the wide array of bikes during the Triumph Motorcycle demo day at Xtreme Machines in Millstone on June 19. Dan Leocadi, of New York City, gets ready to ride. Bikers got a chance to test ride the latest models. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN MILLSTONE —…

  • Pickup truck catches fire in Millstone

    Millstone Township firefighters extinguished a truck fire on Pittenger Court in Millstone at 10 p.m. June 19. MILLSTONE — A vehicle caught fire on Pittenger Court. The Millstone Township Fire Department and First Aid Squad responded to 6 Pittenger Court at 10 p.m. on June 19. Millstone firefighters, under the direction of Chief Jim Carbin,…

  • Young adults seeking summer fun can find it at the library

    ALLENTOWN — Teens don’t have to look farther than their local libraries for thrills, artistry and a little mystery this summer. Programs designed especially for teens will be held throughout the summer at many of the Monmouth County Library’s branches. Teens can learn self-defense, create Scrabble jewelry, take a guitar workshop, participate in a Monopoly…

  • Animal rescue in need of support to continue work

    Rabbits, cats, dogs up for adoption at Kind Heart Rescue BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Hooligan, Mikey and Nuggles (top-bottom) are rabbits in need of adoption from Kind Heart Rescue, a nonprofit animal rescue in Upper Freehold that may have to close its doors because of a lack of funding. UPPER FREEHOLD — The poor economy…

  • Large garage to go up at home on Charleston Spring Road

    BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent MILLSTONE — A collector of 1960’s and 1970’s cars received approval to construct a 3,200-square-foot garage at his residence. In a 6-1 vote at the June 23 meeting, the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted Edward Vetter a bulk variance, as the zone has a 900-square-foot building limit. Board member Frank Curcio…

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