• Preschool to hold weeklong open house

    Good News Christian Preschool will host an open house from 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 17-22 at 60 Maple Place, Keyport. The preschool is an outreach of Gethsemane Lutheran Church and designed to offer programs in a Christian environment. Half-day sessions from 9-11:30 a.m. are offered for children age 2 ½-4. An extended day program for children…

  • ‘A Little Murder’ coming to Middletown

    The Constellation Production Company will present “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone” at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 and 3 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. Proceeds will support both Mater Dei Prep and Christian Brothers Academy high schools. Written by Ron Bernas and directed by Kyle Hayes, the play…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Burger King restaurants will be participating in a fundraiser to support cancer research for the 16th consecutive year. Guests can contribute $1 to the Jimmy Fund through the A Chance for Kids & Families program at participating Burger King restaurants through Sept. 1. With each contribution, customers will receive a promotion card with prizes, including…

  • Founder of Garmany, Red Bank, dies suddenly

    Laureano O. Garmany Laureano O. “Larry” Garmany of Colts Neck passed away peacefully on July 25 at the age of 62. He was surrounded by many who adored and cherished him in a love-filled hospital room of the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Larry was born in Vazquez, Oriente, Cuba, and fled his native country…

  • Supper, talk to be held at Victorian mansion

    The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will hold its annual porch supper at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Strauss Mansion Museum, 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands. All are invited to bring a covered dish to share, meet friends and explore the landmark Strauss Mansion Museum. The Victorian mansion’s wrap-around porch offers splendid views, cool breezes…

  • County genealogy society assists with lineage links

    REGIONAL INTEREST By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer For many families, summer is the time for reunions and gatherings that bring generations together. It is a time to reflect on the ties that bind a family. Those ties, or roots, make up a family’s genealogy. “Genealogy is much more than just names and dates of your…

  • 7 tips to find the best college fit from Huntington Learning Center

    Choosing a college can be difficult for many high school students.With so many factors to consider, Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center encourages teens to go about the process systematically.“Narrowing down colleges can be overwhelming, but by thinking through priorities and goals, teens can make the process easier and make a well-informed decision.” Huntington offers…

  • Test-taking tips

    According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students.The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to…

  • Make school day mornings easier

    School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. Fortunately, parents can employ several strategies to free up time in the…

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