• Independent ‘Bricktown’ gains distributor’s backing

    BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer BRICK TOWNSHIP — For independent filmmaker Michael Kelber, there was never any doubt where he would shoot his first feature-length movie. Right in his hometown — Brick Township. “There’s no place like home,” said Kelber, who lives in North Hollywood, Calif., now. “I grew up here. I have all…

  • Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times

    Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer New Egypt’s Linda and Larry Gress with a Great Dane named Faith at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only hurting people, but animals as well. Linda Gress, a New Egypt resident, founded All…

  • Freehold area AAUW chapter holds annual book sale

    FREEHOLD — The annual book sale hosted by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will take place in Freehold Borough this week. The book sale will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold Borough. There will be no admission charge when the book sale…

  • County assesses needs of seniors

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — A public hearing to help determine the needs of area senior citizens was held at the Jackson senior center on June 12. A group of about 140 seniors offered their input, said Sheri Silversmith, program director. The public hearing was conducted by D. Jane Maloney, director of the…

  • Trio charged with running drug facility

    Suspects were arrested at a Freehold Twp. home On June 18, a Monmouth County grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging three men with the first-degree crime of maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance CDS) production facility. The indictment also charges the three men, and two women, with other marijuana possession and distribution related…

  • Freeholders oppose cut in state funding

    With the largest population of people 75 and older in the state of New Jersey, many caregivers in Ocean County rely on the statewide respite care program to assist with taking care of their loved ones while getting a needed break for themselves. But an abrupt change in the way the state program is funded…

  • Local artist’s works unveiled at NJPAC

    Howell’s Shannon is known for art featuring the Beatles BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Six degrees of Beatles came together on June 11 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark to celebrate the artwork of Howell resident Shannon, who was officially deemed “The World’s Greatest Beatles Artist” by the Lord Mayor of…

  • Jackson law addresses issues with feral cats

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer JACKSON — Feral cats may be multiplying almost as fast as rabbits these days, and they are causing a financial burden for municipalities throughout the state. A feral cat is a cat that has been separated from domestication through abandonment, loss, or running away, and becomes wild. The term may…

  • Mother’s fair raises $1,500

    JACKSON — The Jackson Women of Today have announced that its recent Mother’s Fair raised $1,500 that will be used by the organization for its charitable activities. The Mother’s Fair was held June 7 at the Larsen Road firehouse. New and slightly used children’s items were sold during the event. “The Mother’s Fair is a…

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