• Opponents to appeal Trinity Hall approval

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Opponents of a proposal to build a campus for an all-girls high school will file an appeal of the Middletown Planning Board’s approval of the plan in state Superior Court. The Planning Board passed a resolution at a Nov. 5 meeting approving a controversial plan to build the campus…

  • Angela’s to host New Year’s Celebration

    Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant, 1326 Route 36, Hazlet, will celebrate the holidays with an array of dinner shows throughout the season, culminating in the New Year’s Celebration, Dec 31 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., to be held at the Italian American Legion Club (located in the rear of Airport Plaza). Come celebrate with Antonio…

  • Turkey talk: Take leftovers beyond a sandwich

    A fter spending hours roasting your turkey to perfection, it (and you) deserves more than a sandwich the day after.With a little creative preshopping and stocking of refrigerators and cupboards, you can take your daytwo turkey from boring to amazing — and nutritious. Enjoying delicious meals doesn’t have to mean blowing the bank on calories.…

  • Easy Thanksgiving wine pairings

    Gathering friends and family over a delicious meal is often a highlight of the holiday season.As you start to plan your menu for the big day, remember to consider which wines you’ll offer as perfect pairings for your favorite dishes. Whether you’re preparing a traditional feast or planning to fill the table with new harvest-inspired…

  • Mental-health group schedules fundraiser

    The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) will hold a Fall Celebracíon 7-11 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Raven and the Peach restaurant, 740 River Road, Fair Haven. Guests can enjoy a Spanish-themed menu with tapas and stations, sangria, an open bar, silent auction and entertainment by The Haven. Tickets are $150. Sponsorships with…

  • Allaire Village slates its Day of Thanks

    Allaire Village will host a 19th-century Day of Thanks celebration from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Allaire State Park, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale. A 1 p.m. service will be held at the chapel, with a sermon based on the year’s harvest. The historic, iron-works village will be decorated for the festivities and feature…

  • Essay contest submissions due Nov. 15

    The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) Kid’s Corner is hosting a special National Bullying Prevention Month Essay Contest to encourage kids to read and improve their understanding of the effects of bullying. Students in grades 3-12 attending a public or private school are invited to participate in the contest. To enter, students must read a book…

  • Adoption center set to open

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN –— Local animal lovers will no longer have to travel to Eatontown or Freehold to adopt a furry friend in need of a forever home. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) will open a new adoption center inside the local Petco store on…

  • Governor’s stance on quarantine lauded

    I want to commend Gov. Chris Christie for his firm, sensible stance on quarantining health care workers who may have come in contact with the Ebola virus. The enormous potential for Ebola to spread in the United States is something no government official can take lightly. Since the smallpox and measles epidemics of the 18th…

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