• Middletown library offers new events

    The Middletown Township Public Library is offering several new programs for both adults and teens at 55 New Monmouth Road, Middletown. Some programs require registration.  “Ricasso: The Art of Rick Tierney” will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 8. This is a reception in honor of the library’s February art exhibit. All are welcome. For…

  • Spring time

    JOVELLE TAMAYO Dillon Murray and his father Dave of Matawan examine a groundhog skull during a Groundhog Day program at Cheesequake State Park Nature Center in Old Bridge on Feb. 2.

  • Another side to pit bulls as good pets

    This is in response to a recent letter to the editor from R.D. Truitt about how pit bull advocacy was a concern. First I want to say this person is misinformed about the comments that were made on how dangerous pit bulls are. The reason why the article “Area Shelters Step Up to Adopt Out…

  • Help prevent heart disease in women

    National Wear Red Day, designed to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women, is Feb. 7. Heart disease is often equated with being a “man’s disease,” but that is incorrect. It is the No. 1 killer in women. Yet only one in five American women believes that heart disease is her greatest…

  • Resident says ‘Bridgegate’ defies logic

    Did Gov. Chris Christie need the endorsement of the Fort Lee mayor in his quest to thoroughly trounce Barbara Buono in the gubernatorial election? The polls before and the outcome after surely indicate that he didn’t. How would a huge traffic jam in Fort Lee caused by the closing of two lanes of the George…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCARA snow-covered trail at Holmdel Park, Holmdel, provided solace for a lone walker on Jan. 22.

  • Library to host special events this month

    The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library is offering free film screenings and programs during February at 165 Main St., Matawan. Movies will be screened on Mondays at 2 p.m., including “Spectacular Now” on Feb. 10 and “Blue Jasmine” on Feb. 24. The following programs are free, but require registration. An “Instagram App Class” will be at 2…

  • Sandy Hook bird walk scheduled for Feb. 8

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk at Sandy Hook on Feb. 8 at the Gateway National Recreation Area, Highlands. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at Parking Lot B, near the bathing pavilion. The free trip is open to members and nonmembers of the Monmouth County Audubon Society. Advance registration…

  • Hazlet library offers programs for kids

    The Hazlet Library has several programs for young children and teens at 251 Middle Road. Registration is required for some programs.  “LEGO Story Time” will be at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 11. Work in groups to create a LEGO design based on the theme “Arctic Athletics.” This program is for children in kindergarten and up.…

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