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    Yellow and green hues brighten a meadow at Bear Brook Park, Marlboro. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF

  • Rumson church slates blessing of the animals

    RUMSON — St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church will hold its annual blessing of the animals at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Waterman Avenue in Rumson. Each year, an increasing number of animal lovers and their pets attend this event. Last year, over 80 owners brought their pets to be individually blessed by the clergy of St.…

  • Jazz concert coming to Axelrod arts center

    Cabaret for Life will present, “Gabrielle Stravelli: A Jazz Concert with Dr. Art Topilow” at 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. A portion of proceeds will benefit medical causes in the local community. Stravelli, a Jersey Shore native who now lives and performs in Manhattan, will…

  • Crematory proposal will receive hearing

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Opponents of a crematory proposed for Woodbine Cemetery will have an opportunity to voice concerns to state representatives charged with approving the application. Business Administrator John O. Bennett III said during the Sept. 18 Borough Council meeting that there will eventually be a public hearing scheduled if the…

  • Cardiac screenings inspired by story of MikeyD

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Above: Volunteer Dennis Crayon uses test dummies to demonstrate CPR to a group of youngsters during a cardiac screening event for young people on Sept. 27. Left: Mike Doherty Sr. and his son, Mike Doherty Jr., also known as MikeyD, attend the event held at Mater Dei Preparatory School in…

  • Beck will seek answers on ARC funding cuts

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Sen. Jennifer Beck State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) said she is ready to intervene on behalf of The Arc of Monmouth, which is slated to lose the majority of its funding for health services at the end of the year. In an interview last week, Beck said she reached out…

  • Raritan Bay, Meridian plan merger

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Raritan Bay Medical Center and Meridian Health are seeking to merge following a review of financial, clinical and legal issues. Two major health organizations in central New Jersey have decided to join forces in an effort to enhance services and control costs. Meridian Health and Raritan Bay Medical Center…

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    Richard Stabbert, left, selects golden sunflowers for a bouquet as Jim Biarchi looks on at a farmstand in the Red Bank Farmers Market on Bridge Avenue on Sept. 27. MATT DENTON

  • Harley-Davidson unveils an electric motorcycle

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features A manufacturer most known for its classic touring bikes is showing off a racy battery-powered prototype it hopes will lure younger enthusiasts into the fold. One of the most recognized brand names in the world, Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, is not exactly known for its leadingedge products. Though it has…

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