• Fundraiser will assist child in cancer battle

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Grace West, 11, and her brother, Joey, 14, enjoy spending time with their dog, Topy. A fundraiser for Grace, who is fighting cancer, will be held on July 19 at the Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel, 23 Burnt Tavern Road, Millstone Township. Grace “Cookie” West did not give her…

  • Firefighters mark graduation

    The Monmouth County Fire Academy recently graduated 38 firefighters from the Firefighter I program. Graduates were divided into two classes: Class 102 graduated on June 24 and Class 103 graduated on June 25. Both ceremonies were held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy, Route 33, Howell. According to a press release, graduates worked 188 hours…

  • Town renews liquor licenses

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Township Committee has voted to renew a number of liquor licenses for 2014-15. A resolution was approved for the renewal of a liquor license for Freehold Liquor, LLC (inactive pocket license), East Windsor. The resolution also states that the renewal of the liquor license for Freehold Liquor,…

  • Families embrace Fresh Air children

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The Story family of Marlboro — Denise; her husband, Robert; and their children, Brendon, 14, Gabrielle, 11, and Siena, 19 months — will host a Fresh Air Fund child later this summer. The Shilling family has a tradition. Whenever 14-year-old Imani comes to visit the Manalapan residents — Lori Shilling;…

  • European grocery approved

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Despite a split vote and concerns expressed by members of the Marlboro Planning Board and an objector, an Eastern European specialty grocery store has been approved for a location on Route 9 south in Marlboro. On July 2, board members voted 4-3 to approve an application from Net Cost Market…

  • Food trucks: Gourmet on the go

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Hungry patrons line up at the Cinnamon Snail, a food truck specializing in organic vegan food. The family-run operation is part of an evolving industry that is dishing out delicacies at festivals, farm markets and on the side of the street. Once merely an oasis for the roadweary traveler looking…

  • Must-have Mustang

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My husband is turning 60 later this year, and always has had Mustangs. To celebrate this milestone birthday I want to get him one of those Limited Edition Mustangs that will be offered later this year. I’ve read the number they’re making is very small and I don’t know how…

  • Time to tow on vacation

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Know your vehicle’s tow limit and proceed with caution for the safest summer adventure possible A fter a brutal winter in most parts of the country, the arrival of summer vacation season is a welcome gift. It’s also time for many Americans to hitch up their boats, campers and trailers…

  • Gloria Nilson & Co. closed $1.34 billion in sales, ranks second in New Jersey

    A fter closing more than $1.34 billion in transactions in 2013, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate was ranked as the second most successful residential real estate firm in New Jersey, according to the 2014 REAL Trends 500 annual research report released on June 27. Gloria Nilson & Co. ranked in the top 20 percent…

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