• Local steps can address threats to ocean life

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Changes at the local level could avert the dire consequences of activities such as seafloor mining and noise generated by shipping lanes, which damage marine habitats and threaten the survival of oceanic species, according to a new study. “Marine Defaunation: Animal Loss in the Global Ocean,” published on Jan.…

  • Middletown district spells out policy on PARCC

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Middletown Township School District’s policy on students taking the new statewide assessment test was the main topic of discussion among Board of Education members, some of whom abruptly walked out of the Jan. 21 meeting. Prior to the joint action by four board members, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum…

  • Club thanks supporters of Gift Trees Project

    Santa’s sleigh was overflowing when it arrived at the Belford office of the Visiting Nurses Association of Central Jersey, thanks to the generosity of those who participated in the 15th annual Holiday Gift Trees Project conducted by the Woman’s Club of Middletown. A sincere “thank you” is extended by the club members to all who…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jenna Garrison prepares mousse layer cakes at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank on Jan. 23.

  • County study will guide future of Oceanic Bridge

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Monmouth County will receive $600,000 in federal funding for a study of the rehabilitation of the Oceanic Bridge, which connects Rumson and the Locust section of Middletown. FILE PHOTO Monmouth County will receive $600,000 in federal funding to conduct a study of the Oceanic Bridge and determine its future…

  • Municipal court returns to Keyport on Jan. 28

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer UPDATE: This article has been changed to reflect that court will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. three times a month, and that the third Thursday of each month court will be held at 5 pm. The Keyport Borough Council introduced an ordinance re-establishing the municipal court following…

  • Local dogs have their play at ‘Puppy Bowl XI’

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A puppy scores a touchdown during Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which will air on Super Bowl Sunday. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET Football fans across the country are going to have a “ruff” time choosing which team to root for on Super Bowl Sunday. The competition, however, has nothing to…

  • Brookdale reorganizes after cutbacks

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A streamlined Brookdale Community College is realigning academics and student services to foster the success of current and future students. “We are creating a college experience that is more supportive, more streamlined and more in tune with the needs of our students,” Brookdale President Maureen Murphy said. “At Brookdale…

  • Sweet time in store at Chocolate and Wine Festival

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Jenna Garrison dips a cookie in chocolate at Carlo’s Bakery in Red Bank. The bakery is among the vendors set for the Chocolate and Wine Festival. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR With Valentine’s Day approaching, more than 1,000 people are expected to snack on truffles and sip some port during Greater…

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