• Action needed now to restore democracy

    I magine that the United States is still a democracy, that the big money in politics from corporations, and the wealthy had not given these special interests control of our government and drowned out the voices of most Americans. If democracy still reigned, would our “representatives” be debating such issues as the relative rights of…

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    FELICE SHALOUM Riders swing past a glowing sunset at the Italian Festival of Ocean Township, held at Joe Palaia Park, Oakhurst.

  • Sheriff announces K-9’s passing

    The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of K-9 Evan, the partner of Sheriff’s Officer Kurt Kroeper. Evan, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever who specialized in narcotics detection, was diagnosed with cancer several months ago. Although his prognosis was hopeful, Evan developed an infection and died on June 27, according to a press release.…

  • Soccer marathon boosts pediatric cancer research

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer HOWELL — A fun-filled day of soccer and entertainment is being planned to raise money to support pediatric cancer research and to remember the legacy of a young Howell resident. The Madison Beggs Kicks 4 Kids Soccer Marathon will be held on Sept. 13 at Soldier Memorial Park, Lakewood-Farmingdale…

  • Support requested for trail’s extension through Plumsted

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — An online petition to have the Union Transportation Trail in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, extended into Plumsted Township, Ocean County, is gaining traction among residents as one man continues to tout the plan’s potential benefits to the community. The Union Transportation Trail, operated by the Monmouth County…

  • Millstone artist’s ox will have a place in ‘stampede’

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent This piece of artwork created by Judith Mazzucco and named “Oxymoron” will be part of a so-called stampede of 62 other life-size oxen sculptures that will be shown in parks, valleys and roads in Hopewell Valley. ‘O xymoron” is the most controversial bovine creation that will graze in the Hopewell Valley…

  • Officials want adult homes at redevelopment parcel

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A contingency for the housing portion of the New Egypt Redevelopment Plan in Plumsted Township was put into place during the Aug. 6 meeting of the Township Committee, effectively ensuring that only age-restricted homes will be built as part of the project. As approved by the committee, the amendment states…

  • Ice cream shops adapt to changing landscape

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Keegan Donahue, 2, beats the late-July heat with an ice cream cone. Local ice cream businesses are offering more on their menus to appeal to a customer base that is growing more demanding. This summer, Jersey Freeze — one of New Jersey’s most iconic ice cream stands — did something…

  • Century 21 sweeps J.D. Power 2014 buyer/seller satisfaction study

    Century 21 Real Estate announced that it has been ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction by the J.D. Power 2014 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study. Specifically, Century 21 Real Estate swept the awards by receiving the highest ranking among national real estate companies across all four customer satisfaction segments in the study, including: First-Time Home-Buyer Satisfaction,…

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