• Registration opens for Vacation Bible School

    Middletown United Methodist Church will host a Vacation Bible School for children in preschool through sixth grade. This year’s program, “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power,” will run from 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 17-21 at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown. Children can enjoy games, crafts, music and Bible stories. Preschool children must be potty-trained. To register,…

  • Chamber to present Car Show June 20

    The Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh annual Car Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20 at First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands. The rain date is June 27. Live entertainment will be provided by Dr. Void and the Death Machine, Al Gross and the Bottle Cap Rockets, Plato Zorba, Pig Iron Profits,…

  • 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

  • Matawan’s historic Ryer House listed as endangered

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Built in 1873, the fate of the Ryer House remains uncertain. The “big blue house” at 226 Main St. is now listed as one of the 10 most endangered historic sites for 2015 by Preservation New Jersey. COURTESY OF PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY MATAWAN — The fate of the Ryer…

  • Activity level at farm soars with model airplane club

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Members of the Tri-County R.C. Club of New Jersey held an Air Benders Slalom Race at the North Brunswick Aerodrome on the Pulda Farm on June 7. After traveling a long, winding, dirt/gravel road through the Pulda Farm in North Brunswick — and after passing groundhogs, deer, foxes and wildlife…

  • Local youths support mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Local families and students raised funds to support research into childhood cancers as part of the national campaign spearheaded by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping find cures for children diagnosed with cancer. During the three-day event, volunteers from across the country host lemonade stands to…

  • Bungalows heralded as step forward in Sandy recovery

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer As the Jersey Shore enters its third summer since superstorm Sandy, another milestone has been reached in the Bayshore’s recovery. The Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA), a nonprofit dedicated to expanding affordable housing, began the Bayshore Bungalow Program in the wake of the 2012 superstorm to provide a cost-effective opportunity…

  • Photo

    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Walkers enjoy the late spring weather on the Bradley Beach boardwalk on June 10. For more photos, see page 6.

  • Bulletin Board

    – Yacht club slates junior sailing program The Keyport Yacht Club at 115 First St. is accepting registrations for its summer Junior Sailing Program for children age 8-17. The seven-week program teaches sailing skills, teamwork and sportsman

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