• Latino history being preserved

    FREEHOLD — The Latino Coalition has announced it will donate thousands of documents to the Monmouth County Historical Association as part of an effort to preserve the histories of the many Latino communities in the county, according to Frank Argote-Freyre, the director of the Latino Coalition. “Local histories frequently ignore the contributions of people of…

  • Grants for child care benefit families impacted by Sandy

    The Christie administration announced that 43 child care facilities and 122 children using those services are benefiting from more than $300,000 in Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding in superstorm Sandy-impacted counties. Administered through the Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development, the grants cover subsidies to families whose child care was disrupted as…

  • Preventative care important for pets

    A ccording to a 2011 Bayer Veterinary Care Usage study, companion animal veterinary visits have been declining over the past several years. Study participants reported their pets saw the vet nearly 20 percent less than they did a mere four years ago.The infrequency of vet visits might be traced to a host of factors, including…

  • Republican women’s luncheon at racetrack

    The New Jersey State Federation of Republican Women will hold its Hats and Horses: A Day at the Races luncheon at noon on July 26 at Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport. The event will take place at the private Rivalry Room dining area on the second level, which overlooks the racetrack. A wagering…

  • Tent Colony Tour scheduled for July 29

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is sponsoring a Tent Colony Tour on Tuesday, July 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the Together Fund for the restoration of Thornley Chapel. Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as a religious camp meeting ground where people brought tents and furniture for a vacation.…

  • Monmouth chamber awards scholarships

    RED BANK — Nine scholarships were awarded by the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) Educational Foundation at a reception in the Two River Theater. Awards of $1,250 each were made to nontraditional students, with one student — Mary Ellen Banfield — receiving the Florence Forgotson scholarship of $2,500. Three other named scholarships were…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New Jersey have joined the fight against childhood cancer by partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. During the month of July, Applebee’s is selling paper lemons to guests for a $1 requested donation and donating 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit the cause. Additionally, Applebee’s will donate…

  • Lithia’s acquisition of DCH ‘a good match’

    With a deal in the works for South Amboy-based DCH Auto Group to be acquired by national auto retailer Lithia Motors, one local dealer expects the resulting impact to work “hand-in-glove.” In June, it was announced that the group, which owns and operates 27 dealerships in New Jersey, New York and California, would be acquired…

  • Lincroft school collects ‘Bundles for Babies’

    Students from Lincroft’s Saint Leo the Great School’s Community, Action, Leo, Lions (C.A.L.L.) club hosted a “Bundles for Babies” drive and dress-down day to support the local Birthright organization in Red Bank. Birthright is an international organization, which provides medical, psychological and financial services to assist pregnant women in need. Students organized a successful campaign…

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