• Council seeks answers to shelter issues

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Helmetta Councilwoman Yvette Bruno discusses the treatment of animals at the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter as local protesters demonstrate outside the facility Oct. 11 to voice their concerns about the shelter. SCOTT FRIEDMAN HELMETTA — To address growing concerns about conditions at the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter (HRAS), the…

  • Spooky tours slated at historic mansion

    Two weekends of Halloween festivities are coming to the historic Strauss Mansion at 27 Prospect Circle in Atlantic Highlands. On Oct. 24, 25 and 31 and Nov. 1, the Atlantic Frightlands Creative Group will transform the 150-year-old mansion into a frightening space and offer peeks into its rarely seen haunted rooms. Tours will run continuously…

  • Giarratano–Magnavita

    MILESTONES Steven Magnavita and Amanda Giarratano Jeannie Barreiro of Manalapan and Anthony Giarratano of Keyport announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Jeanne Giarratano, to Steven Paul Magna-vita, son of Donna and Steven Magnavita of Manalapan. The future bride is a graduate of Manalapan High School and Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, where she earned an…

  • Authorities: Drug ring spanned three counties

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Officials announced the arrests of 14 people in connection with a drug ring that spanned three counties. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies have converged on central New Jersey to take down a drug organization headed by a suspect with residences in Sayreville and Neptune. Authorities arrested 14 people…

  • Beatlemania coming to Temple Shalom

    The Beatlemania Stage Show will bring the timeless music and magic of The Beatles to life at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Temple Shalom of Aberdeen, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The production will cover the complete Beatles experience, from their appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” to the Magical Mystery…

  • School receives national honor

    Biotechnology High School, Freehold Township, has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for 2014. “This is an incredible honor for Biotech and the entire Monmouth County Vocational School District,” Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. “Our career academies continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence,…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Army Pvt. Victorious J. Fuqua, nephew of Lucy and Rafael Hernandez of Keyport, graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values. He received instruction and practice in physical fitness, basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare,…

  • Fundraiser to support Lyme disease education

    A fundraiser to raise awareness about Lyme disease and to fund prevention education will take place 1-6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jenkinson’s Pavilion in Point Pleasant Beach. The ninth annual Great Imitator Fundraiser is hosted by the John Drulle M.D. Memorial Lyme Fund Inc., Jackson. The nonprofit organization funds tick ecology and prevention research. The…

  • NOTES

    The Dante Alighieri Woman’s Society of Central New Jersey will hold its annual Luncheon and Fashion Show at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, 410 Route 36, Hazlet. Fashions will be by Marlene’s and Rue Royale Couture. The event will include music and dancing. For more information, call Andrea at 732-566-6516…

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