• Six high school seniors honored

    Six graduating high school seniors — including two students from the Freehold Regional High School District — were each awarded a $1,000 grant by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore during an awards dinner honoring their academic achievement. The students are Ryan McGlennon of Long Branch and Cory Ott of Shrewsbury,…

  • ‘Monuments Man’ to speak

    MARLBORO — Members of the public can meet Harry Ettlinger, a World War II “Monuments Man,” at the Marlboro Library on July 14 at 2 p.m. The event is free, but tickets are required and are limited to two per family. Tickets may be picked up at the library, Wyncrest Road, beginning July 7. As…

  • Four arrested on drug charges

    A month-long investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and the United States Postal Inspector’s Office culminated on June 9 with the seizure of approximately 20 pounds of marijuana and the arrests of four Colts Neck men, Monmouth County Acting Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. Blake Lombardi, 22, Robert Lombardi, 60, Ronnie…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Jersey Mike’s Subs opens today in Freehold Township. Restaurant operator Chad Faulkner has planned a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from July 2-6 to support youth soccer of Freehold. The new restaurant, at 3528 Route 9 South, is circulating 10,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 contribution…

  • Freedom Fest arrives July 8

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Freedom Fest State Fair is coming to Monmouth County with food, rides and musical entertainment for individuals of all ages. The festival will run from July 8-13 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Upper Freehold Township. Admission is $10 for adults…

  • Huntington announces college scholarships

    The Huntington Learning Center has announced its College Scholarship Sweepstakes, which will run through Sept. 30. High school students age 14 and older are eligible to enter, as are parents, grandparents and friends of high school students attending college after graduation. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship toward future college tuition and fees. Entries…

  • Federici’s expands to Shore

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer The owners of the new Federici’s on 10th in Belmar are (l-r) Scott Hansen, Mike Federici and James Wishbow. The legacy of the Federici family, which has operated Federici’s Family Italian Restaurant in downtown Freehold for almost a century, lives on with the opening of another restaurant — this…

  • Declaration to be read aloud

    FREEHOLD — The annual ceremony that celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be held in front of Borough Hall, West Main Street, Freehold Borough, at 9 a.m. July 4. A motorcycle rider coming into town from the west (Philadelphia) will deliver the document to Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Mayor Nolan Higgins. Members…

  • ‘Celebration Week’ events planned in Freehold Borough

    FREEHOLD — Plans are in place for a second “Continuing the Celebration Week,” which will take place in Freehold July 8-11. “Because the first ‘Continuing the Celebration Week’ in downtown Freehold, which extended our nation’s birthday festivities, was so successful last year, plans have been made to host it again this year,” said Christina DeGulis,…

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