• Eagles, Lions to clash for spot in sectional grid finals

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Middletown High School North’s Chad Freshnock squeezes through a hole in the Sayreville War Memorial High School defense as he looks to gain yardage during the North Jersey, II ,Group IV playoff game in Middletown. The Lions set up a semifinals date with their crosstown neighbor, Middletown High School South, by…

  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Oh My!

    TOP PICK The Monmouth Museum’s Annual Holiday Exhibition is “Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Oh My!,” with an opening reception on Nov. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Monmouth Museum model train display will return. The Friends of the Monmouth Museum will present their Annual Holiday Tree, decorated with transportation memorabilia. Art scholars often talk…

  • Katherine Mary Freeman

    Katherine Mary Freeman, 68, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Patricia Maxwell Cosgrove and William Cosgrove. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed her time as a Sunday school teacher and deacon at the First…

  • Library has programs in December

    The Middletown Township Public Library is offering programs for children during December at 55 New Monmouth Road. Registration is required for each program unless otherwise noted.  “Just Chill” for tweens will be at 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and for children age 6-8 at 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Make crafts, decorate cookies and enjoy music.…

  • NOTES

    Trinity Episcopal Church will host its annual Cookie Walk 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5 at 18 Ryers Lane, Matawan. Buy an empty bakery box for $8 and fill it with a variety of delicious homemade cookies. Vendors will also be on site. For more information, call the church office at 732-591-9210.

  • DAR observe day of patriotic service

    Sons of the American Revolution Honor Guard stand at attention at the grave of Elizabeth Eaton Slocum during a ceremony at the Historic Free Church Cemetery in West Long Branch. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELAINE EVERETT WEST LONG BRANCH — A dedication ceremony was held at the Historic Free Church Cemetery to mark the grave of…

  • Chiropractor holding Thankful Day Nov. 21

    About You Chiropractic is holding a Thankful Day on Nov. 21 at the office, located at 245 Main St., Suite 2M, Matawan. On Thankful Day, free adjustments will be offered to existing practice members. A free yoga class will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. for all levels; and a free introduction to barre class will…

  • Holiday Express will brighten up the holidays

    This year Holiday Express kicked off its 23rd season on Nov. 9 and will travel to a record-setting 81 locations delivering music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those in need. The nonprofit — comprised of more than 1,600 volunteers, including 150 musicians — visits the mentally and physically ill, the homeless, the hungry,…

  • ‘United We Sing’ slated for Nov. 22

    The public is invited to the 15th annual “United We Sing: Music of Gratitude” celebration on Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. This intercultural service of music, word and dance presents voices of different faiths, raised in joy and gratitude. Sponsored by the Monmouth Center…

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