• I wanna be Napoleon Solo

    In theaters now By Paul Hall www.channelguidemag.com In the 1960s the chasm between the Americans and Russians was wider than the Grand Canyon. They virtually never worked together, at least officially, and in fact stood in opposition to each other on most global issues. They would never work together. But as my mother told me,…

  • ‘Blunt Talk’ Releases the full comic force of Sir Patrick Stewart

    By Ryan A. Berenz, www.channelguidemag.com Whether he’s on the bridge of the USS Enterprise as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation, leading heroic mutants as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, or performing on the classical stage, Sir Patrick Stewart is an imposing presence, bringing gravitas and authority to his roles.…

  • Sylvia’s Children looking ahead to joy of Christmas

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer An upcoming trip to the village of Mbirizi, Uganda will bring some holiday cheer to the children of the Mbiriizi Primary School and Day Care School. Along with cake and presents, each child will receive a new fleece blanket to help keep warm. PROVIDED BY SYLVIA’S CHILDREN HOLMDEL –…

  • Jersey Shore Rose Society to hold rose show

    The Jersey Shore Rose Society will hold its 43rd annual Rose Show from 12-4 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. The free show will feature judging and displays of locally grown roses, arrangements and photographs of roses. Garden tours will be offered, and consulting rosarians will be available…

  • Employers sought for September job fair

    Monmouth County will again offer employers and jobseekers the opportunity to connect at the Monmouth County Fall Job Fair scheduled for Sept. 18 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. “Employers who have immediate job openings are invited to participate in Monmouth County’s Fall Job Fair,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso, liaison to the Monmouth County…

  • Temple still running school-supplies drive

    The Women of Temple Shalom of Aberdeen are currently holding their annual school-supplies collection for local families in need. The drive will be held through Aug. 31. Donations can be placed in a basket at the temple’s lobby at 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. Donated items must be new school supplies in their original packaging or…

  • Matawan resident chosen for Woodrow Wilson Fellowship

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Ashley Tamkutonis has been selected to participate in the Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Teaching Fellowship Program. She will receive specialized STEM education to teach in a high-need urban or rural school district. MATAWAN – A graduate of Matawan Regional High School and Rutgers University is one of a select…

  • Army’s 2nd Infantry Division reunion set

    The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time for its 94th annual reunion. This year’s reunion is scheduled for Sept. 22-26 in San Antonio, Texas. For more information about the reunion, contact Bob Haynes, secretary/treasurer, at 224-225-1202 or [email protected]. For information, visit www.2ida.org.

  • Officials soften stance on Sandy insurance reviews

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Homeowners who seek revisions to their superstorm Sandy insurance payouts need not fear the state will reclaim some of their grant money if the insurance review is successful. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) reversed course over whether homeowners would be required to return grant money received through…

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