-

Indoor tennis center proposed in Holmdel
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Members of the Holmdel Township Committee are considering a proposal to create a new indoor tennis facility that would involve the refurbishment of the current clay courts. At the Jan. 20 committee meeting, Igor Nikitin, a local tennis coach, discussed plans for an indoor center, which would be located…
-

Library offers clubs, programs for adults
The Middletown Township Public Library has various programs, classes and book clubs for adults in February at 55 New Monmouth Road. Registration is required for all programs by visiting www.mtpl.org unless otherwise indicated. “Movie Mondays” will be held 2:30 p.m. each Monday. Featured films will include: “Million Dollar Arm” Feb. 9; “The Butler” Feb.…
-

Fort may house travelers under Ebola quarantine
By GREG KENNELTY & KENNY WALTER Staff Writers Plans to use Fort Monmouth to quarantine travelers who may have been exposed to Ebola are coming under fire from local officials, who say the decision was “imposed” and should have been made in a public forum. Freeholder Lillian Burry and the mayors of the three towns…
-

Valentine’s Brunch to honor SPCA volunteers
The Monmouth County SPCA will hold its annual Valentine’s Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15 at McLoone’s Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. The event will honor the organization’s volunteers as well as Emelia Accardi and Jane Lisa, who helped many homeless cats and were dedicated to the renovation of the Cat Porch. The…
-

Donations brightened holidays for families
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many companies, individuals and families who helped make the Christmas season bright for nearly 450 children served by the Community YMCA’s Counseling and Social Services division. Many people are not aware that the Y provides outpatient and outreach counseling programs, including mental-health services, mentoring, parent…
-

Photo
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A youngster makes the walk back up the hill near the Howell library during a sledding session on Jan. 28.
-

Local seniors plan summer tour of northern Italy
Club 60 Seniors and St. Clement’s Seniors will join Travel With Rose for a 12-day, 11-night, private, escorted tour of northern Italy, June 15-26. The trip will include 10 breakfasts, one lunch and nine dinners with wine. Departure will be from JFK Airport. Arrival will be in Venice, Italy, where a tour is included. The…
-

Lincroft school participates in Polar Bear Plunge
Leo the Great School in Lincroft participated in the Polar Bear Plunge along with over 23 other area schools on Jan. 11. Hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Monmouth County for the purpose of supporting Catholic education, the event provides a platform for schools to raise funds without the operating costs of hosting…
-

Colts Neck residents find fault with proposed soccer complex
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer COLTS NECK — Residents are protesting a proposed soccer complex in Holmdel that borders dozens of residences in Colts Neck and which they believe would negatively impact the quality of life in the township and Monmouth County. At the Jan. 28 Colts Neck Township Committee meeting, members of the committee…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
