-

Prudential Financial honors Howell teen’s volunteer work
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program that recognizes young people for their acts of volunteerism, has honored Jayne McDevitt, 13, of Howell, as one of New Jersey’s outstanding youth volunteers of 2014. Prudential Financial conducts the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 19th…
-

Check out some of these special events in Western Monmouth this summer
Summer in Central Jersey MAY Second Thursday of themonth, May through Sept.6-9 p.m. Cruz NightMain Street, Plumstedwww.mainstreetne.org First and third Thursdays,May 1 through Sept. 185-9 p.m., Kruise NightVFW, 50 Waterworks RoadFreehold Borough732-780-3749 May 215:30-9 p.m.Bike Night 2014Cream Ridge Golf Course181 Route 539, Cream Ridgebenefit for Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to PreventAlcoholism & Drug Abuse609-570-5376 May 238:30…
-

Summer in Central Jersey
Crowds enjoy the fireworks on the beach at Long Branch’s Oceanfest celebration on July 4. LONG BRANCH Crowds are expected to once again flock to Long Branch this summer during the annual Oceanfest celebration on July 4. The celebration, which regularly brings in more than 100,000 people to the city, features food, bands, acts, games,…
-

ON CAMPUS
Lindsey Casella, daughter of James and Lorri Casella of Jackson, was given the honor of the Fred Ferrar Award from the Temple University Advertising Department in Philadelphia. Lindsey’s work also earned her acceptance into a student-run agency, Diamond Edge Communications, and a spot on the dean’s list for her fourth consecutive semester. Lindsey is a…
-

PYNE collects scrap metal
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment (PYNE) is collecting scrap metal, including keys and locks, during May. The scrap metal proceeds will be used to buy food items to help feed the hungry in New Jersey. All types of keys can be donated — brass, steel, tin and aluminum keys. Through…
-

Jackson man faces drug charges
JACKSON — A Jackson resident was apprehended by police after a narcotics investigation led to the discovery of more than 170 decks of a controlled dangerous substance believed to be heroin. Police said reports of suspected drug activity on South Hope Chapel Road were received on May 6, prompting officers to respond to the area.…
-

Complaints about business spur cease-and-desist order
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The owner of a landscaping business has been served with a ceaseand desist order after residents complained that operations at the property were once again disrupting their lives. According to municipal officials, JR Custom Landscaping and Garden Center, Bennetts Mills Road, has been directed to stop “any and…
-

Plumsted to host Memorial Day parade
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Memorial Day parade will be held on May 26. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on North Main Street at Bright Road and continue along Main Street and Jacobstown Road to Meadowbrook Lane. The American Legion headquarters has been designated to be the end point of the holiday march,…
-

Plumsted to host Memorial Day parade
PLUMSTED — The Plumsted Township Memorial Day parade will be held on May 26. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on North Main Street at Bright Road and continue along Main Street and Jacobstown Road to Meadowbrook Lane. The American Legion headquarters has been designated to be the end point of the holiday march,…
View our current articles
Stay connected to your community
