• Now is the time for banks to return the favor

    The monumental crash of Wall Street and the financial institutions in 2008 led to our elected officials giving a bailout of untold sums of money from the pockets of the American people to keep the current economic system afloat. Now that the American people are facing a future of dire economic straits, it is payback…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A ride is framed by trees at the Monmouth County Fair, Freehold Township, July 23.

  • United Way ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive begins Aug. 1

    The United Way of Monmouth County will hold a “Stuff the Bus” campaign in August and the goal is to send Monmouth County children back to school equipped with all the supplies they need for a new academic year. Kaarina Romero, the volunteer center manager for the United Way of Monmouth County, said donations are…

  • Exhibitors sought for 19th annual Archives and History Day

    Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is inviting all history buffs and historical organizations to participate in the 19th annual Archives and History Day on Oct. 3. “Archivists, historians, curators, genealogists and others in the field of history and preservation are invited to participate in this great event,” Hanlon said. “The event provides the opportunity…

  • PTA, environmental commission plant monarch butterfly garden

    MANALAPAN — The Wemrock Brook School PTA and the Manalapan Environmental Commission have partnered to create a type of garden at the school called a monarch waystation that helps monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. “The garden will be a win-win, providing an enjoyable outdoor classroom area as well as educational opportunities, and much needed…

  • ON CAMPUS

    Michael Estreicher, son of Shirley and Vernon Estreicher of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 spring semester at the University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York. Michael is a 2012 graduate of Marlboro High School. Ryan Alves, son of Paula and Ken Alves of Marlboro, has…

  • Showplace Farms to end operations after 36 years

    REGIONAL INTEREST By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MILLSTONE — A landmark operation in the New Jersey standardbred horse racing industry will close its doors on Oct. 1. The operators of the Showplace Farms training center on Route 33, Millstone Township, announced on July 23 that the 140-acre facility will cease operations after 36 years. In…

  • No movement on police director in Freehold Borough

    FREEHOLD — Six months after advertising for candidates for the new position of a civilian police director, Freehold Borough officials have not announced a decision regarding the position. As of July 22, Business Administrator Joseph Bellina did not have any information about the potential hiring of a police director. He said the matter is “under…

  • Scouts work to restore fence on battlefield

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, recently benefited from the efforts of two Boy Scout troops. Young men from Troop 66 of Matawan and Troop 101 of Morganville worked together to restore a historic fence line at the park. Stephen O’Keefe of Troop 66 recently completed his sophomore year at Colts…

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