• Nursing award

    PHOTO COURTESY OF REFORMED CHURCH HOME Catherine Mordaunt, a longtime nurse at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge, has been named RN Supervisor of the Year by the New Jersey Association of Directors of Nursing Administration for Long-Term Care.

  • Employers sought for Aberdeen job fair

    ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen Economic Business Council (EBC) and Aberdeen Township Council invite employers to participate in the third annual Job Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 11 at Matawan Regional High School, 450 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen. “Last year’s Job Fair attracted over 450 attendees and more than 40 privateand public-sector employers offering a wide variety of…

  • Service dog provided to wounded soldier

    HOLMDEL — The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, with support from Patricia Elsas of Rumson and a network of others, was instrumental in providing a specially trained rescue dog named JJ to wounded warrior Linda, to help her move forward with her life after suffering from post-traumatic stress. JJ was trained at K9s…

  • Conservation group names new board members

    MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth Conservation Foundation announced that five individuals have joined the organization’s board of trustees. New members include Meredyth R. Armitage, Paul R. Brown, Mai Cleary, Mark Forrest Gilbertson and Bob Sickles. Each will serve a threeyear term. The board of trustees sets broad policies for the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, approves an annual…

  • Embrace an active outdoor lifestyle

    Blue skies and warm weather entice people to enjoy the great outdoors. For many people, few things are more enjoyable than soaking up some rays and breathing in some fresh air. Moderate temperatures help make many outdoor activities that much more enjoyable. But even if the weather isn’t perfect, individuals can make the best of…

  • Summer fun that is close to home

    Summer is prime vacation season when travelers take trips to every corner of the world.While faraway destinations abound, those looking for fun can also find enjoyable activities much closer to home. Many communities come alive during the warmer weather, hosting an array of locally driven events. People looking for a day of entertainment or an…

  • Shrewsbury Chorale to host June 16 show

    The Shrewsbury Chorale will hold its concert fundraiser, “Cocktails with Cole Porter,” at 5:30 p.m. June 16 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 W. Park Ave., Ocean. The evening will feature fine dining, entertainment, prizes and a gift auction. The Shrewsbury Chorale will perform medleys of Porter songs under the direction of Anthony LaGruth.…

  • Nurses honored for dedication to patients

    Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) recognized its nurses for their commitment and dedication to patients during National Nurses Week. Monroe resident Ka Ying Lee, who works at the New Brunswick campus, was named the 2015 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Magnet Nurse of the Year. The following awards were also presented at the Nursing…

  • Keyport boosts school tax levy by 4 percent

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer KEYPORT — A 4 percent tax levy increase is included in the Board of Education’s adopted budget for the 2015-16 school year. Excluding debt service payments, the levy will increase from $8,623,074 in 2014- 15 to $8,967,996 in the coming school year. The projected tax rate would result in…

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