• Annual clam festival set for July 31-Aug. 3

    HIGHLANDS — The Highlands Business Partnership’s 20th annual Clam Festival will be held from July 31 to Aug. 3, rain or shine, at Huddy Park on Bay and Waterwitch avenues. Portions of these avenues will be closed to street traffic to accommodate vendors and a food court. Admission and parking are free. The four-day event…

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    PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PROVIDENT BANK NerdWallet recently awarded Provident Bank $1,500 for the charity of its choice since the bank was the winner of the Community Banking Local Project Award. Provident Bank in turn matched the $1,500 to give the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund a total donation of $3,000. Pictured from left…

  • ‘Summer Sing’ chorale concert set for Aug. 19

    The Shrewsbury Chorale, conducted by Anthony LaGruth, will hold its annual “Summer Sing” concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The Shrewsbury Chorale is a mixed chorus of approximately 70 members, who perform a varied repertoire in an annual series of subscription concerts…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick O’Brien, a gunner’s mate from Middletown and a 2011 graduate of Middletown High School North, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. USS Harry S. Truman is a Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only…

  • Slocums of New Jersey slate reunion

    LONG BRANCH — The Slocums of New Jersey have planned their annual family reunion for 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The Slocums were early settlers of Long Branch in 1668. Two Slocum brothers — John and Nathaniel, born in the Rhode…

  • Historical society slates talk on Shadow Lawn

    The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. The guest speaker will be Glenn LeBoeuf, who will present “Shadow Lawn: The Downtown Abbey of the Jersey Shore.” LeBoeuf will examine the history of one of New Jersey’s most…

  • Proponents bet on legalization of sports wagering within state

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Despite a federal ban on sports betting, stakeholders expect Monmouth Park to host legalized sports betting by the start of the NFL season. Their optimism is due to the progress of a state bill, S2250/A3476, which passed the Senate in a 38-1 vote on June 26 after clearing…

  • Workshops offered for children with autism

    VSA New Jersey has announced fall program offerings for children with autism ages 3-21 and their family members. The Parent/Child Workshops in the Arts for Children with Autism offers weekly workshops in the visual and performing arts so that young people can enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts. The workshops will be offered…

  • Holiday Express Golf Classic set for July 21

    The 2014 Holiday Express Golf Classic, presented by the Schneider + Nelson Auto Group, will take place July 21 at the Manasquan River Golf Club, 843 Riverview Drive, Brielle. Shotgun starts will be at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. All proceeds will be used to support Holiday Express’ scholarships and special programs. Since 2000, the…

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