• Monmouth, Manhattan & More’

    “The Rider” by Robert Grunke An exhibit of fine art photography and photo collages by Robert Grunke and Vicky Culver is at the Terner House Gallery of the Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road. “Monmouth, Manhattan & More” will run through Oct. 23 at the gallery. The magic of Manhattan and the scenic beauty of…

  • Jacqueline Ryan Strang

    Mrs. Strang, 80, of Matawan, died Sept. 20, 2009, at home. She was employed in real estate for 30 years, retiring from Weichert Realtors in 1994. She was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Marino. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert Strang; her children, William and Joanne Strang of Little Silver, Patrice…

  • Career programs, teen activities at library

    The job resource center at Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, will present “Career Transitions: Managing an Employment Transition” 7-8 p.m. Oct. 5. Hugo Bartell, CPA, and Keith Schoch, CFA, will discuss topics such as managing loans, 401K plans, and disability insurance. Motivational speaker and author Frank Somma will present “Your Success Is Up to…

  • Advocate for ‘voiceless victims’ is honored in D.C.

    MCSPCA’s Amato recognized by National Humane Society BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer The chief law enforcement officer for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) was honored in Washington, D.C., last week for his continued dedication to what he calls the “voiceless victims” of senseless violence. Victor “Buddy” Amato Victor…

  • Two seek seat on Holmdel Twp. Committee

    BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer With Election Day just five weeks away, the race is on for the one seat on the Holmdel Township Committee up for election. Two candidates are vying for the open spot: incumbent Committeeman Larry Fink, a Democrat, and challenger Frank Capaci, a Republican. Q: How long have you lived in…

  • Rocco Frank Novelli

    Mr. Novelli, 72, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Sept. 19, 2009, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He resided in Sayreville prior to relocating to the Belford section of Middletown 21 years ago. He was a fireman for the Fire Department New York, Staten Island (N.Y.) Engine 157, for 26 years, retiring in 1986.…

  • Strut Your Mutt Doggie Costume Parade Oct. 18 at Thompson Park

    Friends of the Monmouth County Parks and Garden State Veterinary Specialists, Tinton Falls, will host the sixth annual Strut Your Mutt Doggie Costume Parade and Pet Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during Thompson Park Day on Oct. 18. The events will be held at the offleash dog area in the Monmouth County Park System’s…

  • Nonresidents grumble over fee at senior center

    Center will seek donations for those on tight budget BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer KEYPORT — Mickee Krueger took a seat in the Keyport Senior Center kitchen last week after working three hours preparing meals. Krueger, a Hazlet resident, has been a regular volunteer at the center for 14 years. In years past, she would…

  • Theodore P. Coraggio Jr.

    Mr. Coraggio, 64, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Sept. 4, 2009, in Victoria House, Matawan. He was employed as the superintendent of London Terrace Apartments, Parlin, for the past five years. He was predeceased by his father, Theodore P. Coraggio Sr. Surviving are his companion, Eileen Peters of Parlin; two children and their…

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