• Scholarships available for women age 25+

    Applications are now being accepted for two $2,000 scholarships given by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women. The Lew Williams and the Leila Sulkes scholarships are awarded to women, at least 25 years of age, who are returning to college. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, have…

  • Registration begins for kayak events

    The Metedeconk River Run kayak race and family paddling event will take place at Windward Beach, Brick Township, on May 29. There is a half-mile and 1-mile Family Frenzy Race, and tune-up kayak training series races of 6-mile and 12-mile competitive courses. For more information and to register for the races, go to the website…

  • Supply drive will benefit animal shelter

    A supply drive to benefit the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter will be conducted by Free Motion Rehabilitation Center, 528 New Friendship Road, Howell, during the month of May. Requested items include Pedigree, Purina and Science Diet dog food, Purina Cat Chow, Natures Recipe cat food and Purina Kitten Chow. In addition, new or gently used…

  • Children’s Book Week coming to library

    Children’s Book Week at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, will feature a Mo Willems celebration at 4:15 p.m. May 12. Children in grades kindergarten and up can listen to Mo Willems’ stories, play games and be in a raffle to win an autographed book and stickers. Details and registration: 732-431-7226.

  • Local event highlights community wellness

    Manalapan’s fifth annual Community Wellness Day will be held at the Gordons Corner Fire Department, 213 Pease Road, May 22 from noon to 3pm. Sponsored locally by Dr. Peter Joffe of Joffe Family Chiropractic, Community Wellness Day is a national event focusing on educating the members of communities on important information that is critical to…

  • Gymnastics club finishes renovations

    Freehold Gymnastics Club (FGC), formerly known as The Gymnastic Club, has reopened after completing a $150,000 renovation. The gym has undergone a total refurbishment, including the installation of a central air conditioning system. “The transformation is amazing,” said owner Barbara Monticello. “In just a few short weeks, the gym has a completely new look. We…

  • business briefs •••

    Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. (MMC) honored two of its executives – Clare Collins-Newton of Mercer and Rachel Perry of Marsh – at the YMCA’s 40th annual National Salute to Black Achievers in Industry Awards (BAI), held recently at the New York Marriott Marquis. Mercer’s Eric Hutcherson, of Freehold Township, a BAI alum, was presented…

  • Business marks 25th year

    FGM Landscaping and Brick Pavers, Millstone Township, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2010. When Freehold Grounds Maintenance Inc. (FGM) started in 1985, it was involved primarily in the maintenance of residential and commercial properties, according to a press release. As the area experienced extreme growth during the 1990s, the owners expanded into the design…

  • Students make a point with heartfelt remarks

    IN THE NEWS MARK ROSMAN I wrote an article that you will find elsewhere in today’s paper (Page 1) that reports on the appearance of students from Manalapan High School before the Manalapan Township Committee on April 28.   The students attended the municipal meeting to make their feelings known about the current situation surrounding…

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