• Honor the meaning of national holidays

    Memorial Day has become the traditional beginning of summer. Originally, and more importantly, Decoration Day — as Memorial Day was previously known — was established to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who died while in…

  • Sick child put last efforts into helping others

    Last May, in the midst of a blossoming spring, I wrote about my son, Alex. I was looking forward to the promise of the new season with hope shining in my heart. Alex had been diagnosed with brain cancer, medulloblastoma, the year before. His prognosis was so encouraging and his disease under control. Or so…

  • Parents follow all roads in bid to save son’s life

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Jamesy Raffone James and Karen Raffone of Manalapan started the Jar of Hope Foundation with the goal of finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Their son, James, 6, who is known as Jamesy, was diagnosed with the rare terminal strain of muscular dystrophy in October 2013. One month later, the…

  • Color-A-Thon moved to October

    MILLSTONE — The Millstone PTO and PTSA have postponed a communitywide Color-A-Thon from May 30 until Oct. 18. The event will still be held at the Millstone Township Middle School, 5 Dawson Court, according to an event flier. “Due to a low enrollment, we have rescheduled our Color-A-Thon event,” PTSA Co-President Michele Stillwell wrote in…

  • Motorcycles to gather in Cream Ridge

    UPPER FREEHOLD — The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host Bike Night 2015 5:30-9 p.m. June 3 at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Cream Ridge. “This is the second time we are holding this event at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, but the first time with their…

  • Vietnam vets honored on Remembrance Day

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer A veteran receives a medal recognizing his service to the nation during ceremonies marking Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day on May 7. State military awards were presented to nearly four dozen veterans for their service in World War II and Vietnam. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL MCMAHON The afternoon sun beat…

  • Firm will aid county in sale of care centers

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has retained a real estate firm to assist in the sale of the county’s two nursing homes to a private operator. The freeholders passed a resolution hiring Marcus and Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Chicago, to guide the county through the process of…

  • Day of honor, remembrance

    By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Korean War veteran Richard Pender says veterans were called upon to serve their country and did so out of necessity. His American Legion post seeks new ways to recognize their service each Memorial Day. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR To some people, Memorial Day is a nice day off from work…

  • Mom has son’s work cut out for him

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch When our Lawrence returned from his sophomore year at college, I could not have been more thrilled. There are so many emotions and thoughts that enter a mother’s mind when one of her flock returns to the nest. I was elated to see his smile, and when he hugged…

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