• Stimulus could mean green for New Jersey

    Since the passage of the federal economic stimulus bill, focus has shifted from arguing about its merits and flaws to figuring out how much money each state will get. New Jersey stands to gain a great deal, but just how those funds are used will determine how “green” our state’s gains really are. Transportation can…

  • Never too early to start saving for college days

    Your Turn Guest Column • Joseph Mercurio Family members can be taxing, no pun intended, and having them fire you is embarrassing. Such was the case when I suggested a 529 college savings plan to my daughter who had recently graduated with over $20,000 in loans. As her dad, I explained that she could not…

  • Silly season is over, and now it’s the Season of the Weird

    Coda • GREG BEAN It was the late, great Hunter S. Thompson who observed that “when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” And these days, it looks like we’ve got a whole passel of people looking to shed their amateur rags and exchange them for the flashy professional variety. We have definitely entered…

  • Art contest to focus on parents and teens

    The New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) invites teens across the state to participate in its 14th annual Teen Media Contest sponsored by the Division of Family Development, focusing on parental responsibility. The statewide contest is open to New Jersey middle school and high school students. “Depict how your parent(s) is a champion/ hero…

  • PBA to hold ‘Helping Hands’ benefit

    The Brick Township Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) will hold its 20th annual “Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game” at 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Tickets are $2 for children and $3 for adults. The game will feature members of the Brick Township Police Department playing the Brick…

  • Take part in Barnegat Bay Celtic festival

    The second annual Barnegat Bay Celtic festival will be held May 2 at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River. Willie Lynch and his band will be the musical event. Entry forms for non-sanctioned solo bagpipe and solo drum competitions are now being accepted. Forms for Celtic vendors are also available. For forms and…

  • Church to offer soup kitchen

    The First Baptist Church of Laurelton, 1836 Route 88, Brick, will serve a soup kitchen on the last Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge.

  • CONTACT to host luncheon and show

    CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth counties will hold its 24th annual spring luncheon, gift auction and fashion show April 25 at the Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9, Toms River. The event will offer a multi-course lunch, a fashion show, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and a premium gift auction. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.…

  • B-MAC to recognize pure acts of kindness

    The Brick Township Municipal Alliance Committee on Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Youth Services (B-MAC) will be rewarding high school seniors who have done good deeds with its Spc. Christopher M. Duffy Pure Act of Kindness award. Up to four qualified high school seniors may each receive an award of $500. Eligible students must reside in…

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