• Local celebrities, senator team up for FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

    Over 1,000 walkers expected to stroll Long Branch boardwalk LONG BRANCH — Although all parents worry about their children’s safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. Educating the public and raising funds for research are two ways parents, friends and families of children with food allergies are helping to widen the…

  • Federal stimulus money will fund county projects

    Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. According to a press release from the county, the money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 follows news that the county is eligible to receive $4.2 million in stimulus…

  • New exhibit to open at Red Horse Gallery

    VSA arts of New Jersey will unveil a new exhibit by artists Vimala Gade, Matthew Loscialo, Lois Monaghan, Tracy Reinhardt and Anthony Zaremba from June 22 to Aug. 21, at the Red Horse Gallery at the Freehold Raceway Mall. A meet the artists reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. July 9 at the gallery.…

  • Second annual ‘Raft for Africa’ weekend June 25-28

    ALLENTOWN — Four intrepid community members will spend 72 hours on a raft in Mill Pond next week. Villages in Partnership (VIP) will host its second annual “Raft for Africa” weekend June 25-28 at the Mill Pond in Allentown. Founded in 2008 by members of the Allentown Presbyterian Church, VIP is bringing together churches, schools,…

  • Designing a believable fantasy

    15-year-old embarks on career in fashion BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer Fashion designer Michael Oliu, 15, of Millstone, displays a dress he made for Allentown High School graduating senior Kim Alu, who was crowned prom queen while wearing it. MILLSTONE — At the age of 15, Michael Oliu has received offers to work for a…

  • Pharmacist earns woman of the year

    ALLENTOWN — Recognized for her caring and compassion for those seeking guidance, pharmacist Ann Ervin has been named the Women’s Association of Allentown’sWoman of the Year. Maxine Murray, of the Women’s Association of Allentown presented Ervin with the award at a dinner. Ervin also rode in Allentown’s Memorial Day Parade as the association’s honoree. Ervin…

  • Millstone firefighters tackle structure blaze

    MILLSTONE — The township’s fire department put out a structure fire along Alpine Drive on June 9. The Millstone Township Fire Department dispatched to 13 Alpine Drive at 10:03 a.m. to find heavy smoke pouring out of a detached garage. Under the direction of Lt. Alan South, firefighters began an aggressive interior attack of the…

  • Trail benefits discussion

    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Crosswicks Doctors Creek Watershed Association (CDCWA) is hosting a lecture titled “The Benefits of Trails” on June 25. The event will start at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Admission to the lecture is free and light refreshments will be served. The…

  • Vacation Bible camp slated in Millstone

    The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road, Millstone, will hold a vacation Bible camp 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26. The cost is $10 per child and the camp will be open to all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. For information or to request a registration form, contact Sharon Peake at 732-317-…

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