• Marcella K. Braun

    Marcella K. Braun Mrs. Braun, 82, of Red Bank, died Feb. 23, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by two brothers, George and William Kernahan. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Walter; a sister, Lucille Kernahan of Bayside, N.Y.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Ken Young of Rumson, and Joan and…

  • Businesses sought for Spring Job Fair

    Career, Employment and Counseling Services at Ocean County College (OCC) is seeking businesses to participate in its annual Spring Job Fair to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 13 in the gymnasium, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Participating employers will review applications, conduct interviews and hire prospective employees. OCC Career, Employment…

  • Child Find under way in Hazlet Township

    Hazlet Township Public Schools has announced its Child Find identification for residents of Hazlet Township. Residents with a child between the ages of 3 and 21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulties is asked to call the Hazlet Township School District to arrange for an appointment and/or referral to the…

  • 180 Turning Lives Around receives grant

    The nonprofit 180 Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, has been awarded a grant for $265,335 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant is part of continuum of care funding awarded to Monmouth County. It provides permanent and transitional housing to the homeless population, and funds services such as job training, health care,…

  • Michael’s Feat spring gala March 20

    The nonprofit Michael’s Feat, Aberdeen, will host its spring gala 7-11 p.m. March 20 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund Inc. (Michael’s Feat) assists local families caring for seriously ill newborns. The black-tie-optional event will feature appetizers, an open bar, desserts, live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. Honorees…

  • Mayor Brightbill to hold open hours

    Middletown Township Mayor Pamela M. Brightbill will hold open office hours 4-6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway, on the first Wednesday of each month. Residents are welcome to come in, on a first-come, first-served basis, to discuss any concerns or issues related to township government. For more…

  • Sports Shorts

    The fourth annual Project PAUL charity golf outing will be held June 18 at Bamm Hollow Country Club, Lincroft section of Middletown. Tee times should be reserved by May 31. Festivities will include a barbeque lunch, an open bar and hors d’oeuvres reception, a dinner buffet with a cash bar, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and…

  • Short, Byrnes applauded for their work on budget

    In our current economic crisis, it is safe to say that everyone is suffering right now with tens of thousands of job losses and pay freezes nationwide. When times are tough, our elected representatives must make difficult decisions by taking the finances of our town seriously and helping those that need the most help —…

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    ERIC SUCAR staff Christian Brothers Academy’s Roy Mabrey tosses up a shot in front of a Freehold Borough defender during the second half of the Shore Conference Tournament semifinal game held at the Ritacco Center in Toms River on Feb. 25.

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