• Planetarium features holiday and winter shows

    The Robert J. Novins Planetarium, on the Ocean County College (OCC) Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, is offering a variety of holiday, children’s, laser and seasonal shows through Feb. 1. Children’s shows “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure,” for children age 10 and under. Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo explore the night…

  • Middletown Rec sponsors ski trips

    Members of the public are invited to join the Middletown Recreation Department on a trip to Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, Pa. Trips are scheduled for five Saturdays: Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 22, and are open to all Middletown residents of any age. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by a parent…

  • Nation’s earliest veterans honored at desecrated cemetery

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Members of the Hendricks(on) Family Association and supporters gather for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Hendrickson Family Burial Ground in Holmdel on Dec. 14. The family association is attempting to restore the historic cemetery, which was desecrated in 2010. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF HOLMDEL — It was a quiet, snowy…

  • Heritage at Middletown application denied

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A standing-room-only crowd awaits the Middletown Planning Board’s final decision on the Heritage at Middletown development application at Town Hall on Dec. 18. The board voted unanimously to deny the application. KEITH HEUMILLER MIDDLETOWN — Following 10 lengthy Planning Board hearings that spanned a full calendar year, the Heritage at…

  • Marionettes star in ‘The Nutcracker’

    The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre is presenting “The Nutcracker” each Saturday at 1 p.m. through Jan. 4 at 171 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. Join Clara and her little dachshund, Chester, for some magic as the Nutcracker Prince takes them on wonderful adventures in this classic holiday story. Tickets are $9. For more information or reservations,…

  • Put on a happy face

    Mark Rosman IN THE NEWS We have come to the end of another year of news gathering in communities in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Greater Media Newspapers’ staff writers have authored thousands of articles about the issues of the day and the people who contribute to the towns where we live and work. Despite…

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    DYLAN VARGAS The Monmouth University Concert Chorus performs on the Grand Staircase at Wilson Hall as part of Winter Song on Dec. 12. The annual holiday program, a tradition on the West Long Branch campus, is presented by the Department of Music & Theatre Arts.

  • Mug shot bill advances

    The state Assembly has approved legislation that would stop the release of suspected criminals’ mug shots to the public and, in doing so, prevent the publication of those photos in newspapers. Currently, suspects are photographed upon booking, and that image is made available to the public. The measure would permit the release of a photo…

  • Police department honors retirees, welcomes rookies

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer KEYPORT — Two new police officers hit the streets last weekend, effectively replacing two longtime veterans who retired in November. Rookie officers Kevin Bennett and Cassandra Aumack officially received their badges on Dec. 17, just prior to completing 20 weeks of intensive training at the Monmouth County Police Academy. While…

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