• Entertainers sought for events

    Elks Lodge No. 1432, Lakewood, seeks amateur and professional family entertainment of all types to audition for performance opportunities at Lakewood Elks functions. For more information, contact David McPolin by email at [email protected].

  • Boat ramp to open at reservoir

    In the midst of one of the snowiest winters in a long time, boaters, anglers and nature enthusiasts will be warmed on March 1 when they see the Monmouth County Park System’s boat ramp at the Manasquan Reservoir, Windeler Road, Howell, will open for the season. Open through Nov. 30, seasonal and daily boat launch…

  • Women of Today set food distribution

    JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today will hold two separate food distribution dates for the month of February. A special distribution will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 for clients who are handicapped or over 60 years old. Regular distribution will be held from 5- 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Department of…

  • Business Briefs

    A zumba launch party with Christine Leone will be held at Step By Step Dance Studio, 490 Route 33 West, Millstone Township, on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a fun and exciting workout full of high-energy and calorie-burning routines. Receive a discount and free zumba gifts for signing up at the launch party. The…

  • Is it foolish to want it all?

    Girl Talk • CLARE MARIE CELANO Sometimes when women are in an intimate conversation with one another, we let something slip that we never thought we’d say. In a recent conversation with two friends at two separate times, both women mentioned they were still waiting for the “prince” to arrive on their doorsteps. I know…

  • Snowy day memories

    Around Town • AMY ROSEN On a snowy day as I gaze at the beauty that Mother Nature has placed before my eyes, my mind drifts back to childhood memories of frolicking in the pure white powder and magical moments. Who am I kidding? In my mind’s eye, that is what I would like to…

  • Even the playing field in school negotiations

    Guest Column • Dr. Marc Gaswirth No major political figure in the state today other than perhaps the new governor, Chris Christie, appears ready to tackle and finally act on a significant public policy question. Can hundreds of local school boards without the financial, professional and legal resources available to them effectively compete today at…

  • Women’s Expo scheduled for Feb.28

    See a cooking demonstration by a celebrity chef, meet a nationally known psychotherapist and television reporter, get a complimentary haircut and styling, vie for a chance to win the cupcake baking contest, and visit many exhibits among food, fitness, cash prizes, and fun events at the annual Women’s Expo, a 100.1 Magic radio event sponsored…

  • Resident indicted on theft charges

    On Feb. 8 a Monmouth County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Kimberly Dehl, 33, of Toms River, with one count of second-degree theft and one count of second-degree misapplication of entrusted property. The charges relate to Dehl’s former role as the office manager of a Howell law firm. The indictment follows an investigation that…

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