• Donation will expand school music program

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Pupils at the West Freehold School know how to rock. Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at the school were recently treated to a mini rock concert by singer-actress Rachel Lorin in celebration of a gift from the Traveling Guitar Foundation (TGF). The New Jersey-based nonprofit organization donated three…

  • WWE superstar says ‘Yes!’ to meeting fans in Freehold

    By JENNIFER AMATO and TAYLOR LIER Staff Writers WWE wrestler Daniel Bryan will hold a meetand greet with fans on June 28 at iPlay America in Freehold Township. PHOTO COURTESY OF WWE Hundreds of wrestling fans will be throwing their arms up in the air for the popular “Yes!” chant when a WWE superstar makes…

  • Police investigate incident after man approached boy

    MANALAPAN — A teenage boy may have been the target of a luring attempt at a home on Friar Lane. Deputy Police Chief Michael Fountain said Patrolman Matthew Mattia responded to Friar Lane in the Holiday Park development off Pease Road at 4:10 p.m. June 5. A 15-year-old boy from Brooklyn, N.Y., told Mattia that…

  • Verizon rep says tower will fill gap in coverage

    By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The goal of providing service “to all devices, in all venues, at all times” is the reason why Verizon Wireless is seeking municipal approval to construct a cellular communications tower on property at 391 Monmouth Road (Route 537). The application was heard by the Freehold Township Zoning…

  • Freehold Township teen saluted for community deeds

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Alex Kash FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Alex Kash is a positive force in the community. The altruistic rising senior at Freehold Township High School is involved in several charitable organizations and has been recognized for his dedication to helping others. Alex, 17, is the founder of SIGNatureS of Hope, an organization…

  • O’Connor joins school board

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Kevin O’Connor has joined the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education after being tapped by board members to fill an open seat on the panel. “I’m excited,” O’Connor said. “I’m happy to serve at the request of the community.” O’Connor was one of four residents…

  • Walk4Friends raises funds

    More than 1,500 people of all ages recently gathered for the seventh annual Walk4Friends at the Vonage Corporate Center in Holmdel. The goal of the walk was to raise funds and awareness for the Friendship Circle, a program that provides friendship for children with special needs, but it accomplished much more than its primary mission,…

  • At the beach

    Cool scenes are found in Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach as the summer heats up at the Jersey Shore. Crowds flocked to New Jersey’s beaches last weekend in search of surf, sun and sand. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

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     The Monmouth County Historical Association is organizing an exhibition showcasing renowned photographer Monroe Edelstein’s work from 1960 to 1990. Local families who may have Edelstein portraits in their homes are invited to loan their art for this special event being mounted in September at the association’s historic Taylor- Butler House in Middletown. The public…

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