• Bookfest will offer lineup of chef-authors

    The Ocean County Library, Toms River, will continue the tradition of combining its annual book festival around a food theme when it hosts “Something’s Cooking at the Ocean County Library … a Taste of the Arts” on Sept. 26. Over one dozen authors will offer a wide range of food-related topics. This year’s lineup includes:…

  • Three hurt in two-car crash in Greenbriar 1

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — Two adults and a child were injured in a two-car accident at the intersection of The Boulevard and Blake Circle in the Greenbriar 1 development, police said. Karen Carbonetto, 47, was heading north on The Boulevard in the senior citizen complex at 11:05 a.m. July 31…

  • Jersey Shore PFLAG will meet Aug. 12

    Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group 7-9 p.m. Aug. 12 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. The group is not affiliated…

  • Let the games begin!

    Eleven-year-old Jeshaiah Myrtil flashs a smile during one of the dance games set up at the Special Olympics event at Brick Memorial High School on July 29. The event, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, featured a variety of events, including a dance game (right). PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Knights of Columbus to go to Citi Field

    The Knights of Columbus Council 836 is sponsoring a trip to Citi Field for a New York Mets-Atlanta Braves game on Sept. 21. Limited box seats are available at $119 per person. Send checks payable to the Brick Knights of Columbus Council 836 to Camille Frederick, 586 Charles Drive, Brick, NJ 08723 or call 732-920-7538.

  • Sports Shorts

    Twin County Soccer of Brick will hold registration for its fall 2009 micro and rec soccer program. Registration starts at $65 for the spring and fall season. The single season fee is $55 and each additional sibling can register for an additional $35. Registration is open to girls and boys that will be 4 to…

  • And the winners are …

    Several members of the Atlantic Highlands Twin Lights Post 143 claim their trophy as winners of Brick American Legion Riders Post 348’s second annual Rib Cook-off held July 18 at the post headquarters on Mantoloking Road. COURTESY OF BRICK AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 348

  • Church of Visitation to offer soup kitchen

    Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road, Brick, will be offering a soup kitchen at noon in the church auditorium on the third Wednesday of every month. All are welcome. There is no charge.

  • Citizens responsible for watching how government works

    As multiple elected and appointed officials appeared on television, stepping out of a bus in handcuffs, I was ashamed and outraged. At the same time, I also was reminded how important it is for the public to participate in government. It isn’t enough just to vote. We also have to hold government officials accountable and…

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