• Gus Theophilakos

    Mr. Theophilakos, 88, died June 2, 2014, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation Center in Hillsborough. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided there for most of his life before moving to Lakewood 10 years ago. He was employed as a machine operator with Chevron Oil Company in Perth Amboy for 38 years before retiring in 1985. He…

  • Symposium to focus on Fortune’s legacy

    LINCROFT — The T. Thomas Fortune Project will present a free symposium, “Shining a Light on Today: The Legacy of T. Thomas Fortune — A Window into the World of Post-Reconstruction,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, in the Twin Lights Room of the Warner Student Center at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft.…

  • Sing-along to benefit two area charities

    Manda’s Music Together, Matawan Music Together and Coco Beans Play Café will hold a food drive and Sing-along Storytime at 1:30 p.m. June 14 at Coco Beans Play Café’s location at 70 Apple St., Tinton Falls. Additional sessions will be held at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, a…

  • Plays-in-the-Park opens season with ‘Sunset Boulevard’

    ENTERTAINMENT Plays-in-the-Park will present the musical “Sunset Boulevard” as the first production of its 2014 season. Performances will run June 18-28, with no show on June 22. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. and are staged at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphitheater at 1 Pine Drive in Roosevelt Park, Edison. “Sunset Boulevard” is a lush…

  • Tennis players unhappy with delayed repairs

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The historic clay tennis courts at Marine Park in Red Bank have remained closed to the public since being damaged during superstorm Sandy. A group of residents and tennis players have proposed a plan to restore and reopen the parks. Red Bank officials say they are weighing multiple options for…

  • Local resident’s film to be screened June 14

    The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council’s FilmOneFest will present the film, “West End,” at 9:30 p.m. June 14 at the Atlantic Cinemas 5, 82 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. The film is written and directed by local resident Joe Basile. A 7 p.m. meet-and-greet with Basile and other special guests will precede the screening at the A.J.…

  • Prosecutor: Electrical connection may have caused fatal fire

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer UNION BEACH — The failure of an exterior electrical connection may have sparked the fire that ripped through a Union Beach business June 8, resulting in the death of a volunteer firefighter. Robert Meyer, 54, a volunteer with Union Hose Fire Co. No. 1, died from cardiac arrest while…

  • Jersey Shore Girl Scouts earns Gold Awards

    The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore presented 25 Girl Scouts from Monmouth and Ocean counties with the Girl Scout Gold Award during a June 2 ceremony at Woodlake Country Club in Lakewood. In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, participants must utilize the leadership skills learned through Girl Scouting to address and…

  • Historical society to host guest speaker

    The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. June 16 at the Poricy Park Nature Center, 345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown. The guest speaker will be noted historian Michael Adelberg, who will present “They Do More Harm than Good: The Continental Army in Middletown Township, 1776-79.” Learn about Middletown during the…

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