• N.J. International Film Festival showcases contest entries

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Actors Rachel Arianna Weintraub as Young Jane, left, and Alanna Peyton Smith as Young Cory are the sisters in the feature film “Lies I Told My Little Sister.” PHOTO COURTESY OF GARDENPHOTOS.COM From animated flicks to full-length documentaries, movie buffs of all genres may find something to suit their tastes…

  • Anti-Defamation League names new director

    Shayna Alexander, a native of Freehold and seven-year Anti-Defamation League (ADL) professional, has been named director of ADL’s New Jersey Regional Office. Alexander most recently served as associate director of ADL’s Mountain States Regional Office in Denver, Colo., according to a press release. During her four-year tenure, her portfolio included ADL’s regional efforts in training…

  • County asks residents to help reduce mosquito population

    The Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission has created a checklist to help residents identify and eliminate places in their yards where mosquitoes live and breed. “Eliminating the sources of standing water outside your home is an effective way to control the local mosquito population,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, liaison to the commission. “This new checklist…

  • Castle Couture approved for move into old catering hall

    REGIONAL INTEREST By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer MANALAPAN — The former Excelsior catering hall on Route 9 south near Gordons Corner Road will have new life as Castle Couture. Castle Couture sells jewelry, prom gowns, evening dresses and wedding gowns. Owner Maurice Payami testified that he plans to relocate his business from its present location…

  • Coldwell Banker receives Five Star Awards at Cartus Broker Network Int’l Conference

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. was honored for its outstanding performance during the past year at the 2014 Cartus Broker Network International Conference, held Feb. 25-28 in Florida at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Ft. Lauderdale. Cartus is a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. Coldwell Banker…

  • New executive director joins Samaritan Center

    By AMY ROSEN Staff Writer Volunteers at the Samaritan Center food pantry in Manalapan helped to feed hungry individuals in Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone Township and Englishtown for many years under the direction of Regina Finn. When Finn died in February 2013, the center’s Board of Directors and volunteers carried on in her absence and her…

  • Amboy Bank marks milestone anniversary

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Bank officials at Amboy Bank in Old Bridge once made deals with a handshake. Although that type of management is no longer feasible, the bank has managed to stay the course through good and bad in the nation’s economy following the credo established 125 years ago — that the…

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    A double rainbow is visible in the sky over Manalapan following a rainstorm on May 19. AMY ROSEN/STAFF

  • Group may help people with brain tumors

    This is in response to Laura Munoz’s recent letter to the editor regarding her son’s brain tumor experience. She may want to consider attending a brain tumor support group meeting with her son to experience the challenges other brain tumor survivors have faced. Monthly support group meetings are hosted by the Monmouth and Ocean County…

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