• The importance of clean gutters

    Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds…

  • Tips on shopping for new appliances

    As the weather turns cooler, outdoor improvements become less practical. Homeowners’ thoughts may turn to projects they can tackle inside of the home. Now may be the time to consider the purchase of new appliances that can be the finishing touches to renovated spaces. Fall is prime time to purchase new large appliances. Manufacturers typically…

  • Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home

    Fall Home & Garden As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact,…

  • Millstone teens committed to helping medical center

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MILLSTONE — Seven teenagers from Millstone Township are gearing up to launch the CentraState Junior Associated Auxiliary this month. The group’s first fundraiser will be a car wash at 33 East Car Wash, 711 Park Ave. (Route 33), Freehold Township, from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 27. The owner of the business, Jack…

  • Trivia Night fundraiser will benefit library

    By JENNIFER ORTIZ Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The Allentown Public Library Association will host Trivia Night, a fundraiser to benefit the Allentown branch of the Monmouth County Library System. Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Upper Freehold Township. The Allentown Public Library Association…

  • Hunger Action Day kicks off month of service at FoodBank

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties observed Hunger Action Day Sept. 3, kicking off a month of efforts to combat hunger and poverty. The FoodBank provides support for 300 area feeding programs, serving 1 in 10 of the residents throughout the two counties through its donation program and…

  • Foundation begins ‘180 Day Club’

    The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence has announced the kickoff of its “180 Day Club” and its officers for 2015-16. The foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to funding grants for items that nurture extraordinary educational experiences for every student in the Millstone Township K-8 School District and are beyond the scope of the…

  • Protecting pets when disaster strikes

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…

  • DATEBOOK

     DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson, will host a flea market and a car wash from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a pet blessing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 3. Table space for the flea market is $10. Details: 732-928-0352 or [email protected]  Dave…

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