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     Create a holiday painting during a free instructor-led event, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1, at The Chelsea at Manalapan, 445 Route 9 South, Manalapan. Details: 732-972-6200.  The American Association of University Women Freehold branch is accepting book donations for its 2016 book sale. With the exception of Reader’s Digest condensed books and textbooks, all…

  • Residents OK with merger of boards

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A decision by voters on Nov. 3 could pave the way for the Zoning Board of Adjustment to be consolidated into the Planning Board in Freehold Township. A referendum question on the ballot asked voters if they wanted to allow the Township Committee to consider adopting an ordinance to consolidate the zoning…

  • Adoptive families find ‘the gift of one another’

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Dan Rasmussen, of Tinton Falls, and his newly adopted son, Michael, 2, share a happy moment during the Monmouth Vicinage National Adoption Day, which was held at the Monmouth County Courthouse in Freehold. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Despite some gloomy weather, officials, parents and children alike never…

  • Board may try again on referendum

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education is considering placing a new referendum before voters on March 8, 2016. On Nov. 3, voters in Marlboro overwhelmingly rejected a $46.5 million referendum that proposed spending $26.2 million on capital improvements and infrastructure upgrades throughout the district and $20.3 million to…

  • Comics fascinate fans, not just ‘nerds’

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Phillip Vazquez, 24, explains why the new comic series “I Hate Fairyland” is one of his favorite new additions at The Record Store in Howell. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Standing among the tens of thousands of comic books that line the main aisle of The Record Store in Howell, Phillip…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie donates to local food bank for holidays

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announced that the office has donated to the Samaritan Center Food Bank in the Tennent section of Manalapan to assist those less fortunate during this Thanksgiving season. They recently held an in-office fund and food drive, and several of the Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie agents have been…

  • New models now open daily at two in-demand 55+ communities from K. Hovnanian

    It’s been a busy fall for New Jersey’s largest homebuilder, K. Hovnanian Homes. The renowned builder has opened model homes at several new communities this fall, including two of the Garden State’s most popular new active-adult neighborhoods: K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monroe in Middlesex County’s Monroe Township; and K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monmouth…

  • Lancers one win away from claiming state championship

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Unbeaten St. John Vianney High School’s football team is headed to the NJSIAA Non-Public Group III finals, while defending Central Jersey, Group III champion Matawan Regional High School and Central Jersey, Group I contender Keyport High School fell one game short after losing in the semis Nov. 20. ST. JOHN VIANNEY…

  • Eagles top Lions, advance to state football title game

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Make a mistake against Middletown High School South’s unbeaten football team and you’ll pay for it. Middletown High School North paid dearly Nov. 20 in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section II, Group IV semifinal. Four Middletown North turnovers eventually resulted in touchdowns by No. 1- ranked Middletown South — three of…

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