• Upper Freehold Township officials address intersections

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — The Township Committee will move forward with plans to reconstruct the intersection of Old York Road, South Main Street, Ellisdale Road and New Road. At its meeting on Dec. 5, the committee unanimously passed a resolution approving suggestions that were made by representatives of the Monmouth County…

  • County sheriff’s app provides information

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden wants residents of the county to have emergency notifications and public safety information at their fingertips, through the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office application (app) for smartphones. The application is designed for Android and iOS platforms, and can be downloaded for free. “The top priority of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office…

  • Breeding, showing Irish setters has been a joy for area family

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Randy Kubacz interacts with several of the dogs who call the Ramblin’ Acres Kennel home. The Kubacz family received an award during the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show in Orlando, Fla. The family operates the kennel and breeds Irish setters. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR JACKSON — The old adage that…

  • Master Gardener class to start

    The Monmouth County Master Gardener program is accepting applications for its next round of training. The deadline to apply is Jan. 6. “Each Master Gardener trainee receives in-depth, hands-on training in horticulture from the best in the field — Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service professional staff and their associates at Rutgers University and Brookdale Community College,”…

  • IN THE NEWS

    Bingo culture attracts a crowd Mark Rosman I have been doing something once a month at night for the past several months. It is something I had no idea I would ever be doing. I am volunteering at a local bingo game and learning how to be a bingo caller. And I like it. No,…

  • Creative ideas can keep children learning during winter break

    The staff at Huntington Learning Center believes winter break is a time to continue learning despite being on vacation from school. “Holiday break is a great time for children to enjoy learning, for learning’s sake,” Laura Gehringer of Huntington Learning Center said. “Encourage your child’s inner explorer. Play games that are entertaining and educational. Get…

  • Plumsted district approved for school choice program

    PLUMSTED — Starting in September 2014, up to 48 children who do not live in the community may be accepted for enrollment in the Plumsted Township School District, following the district’s acceptance into the New Jersey Department of Education Interdistrict Public School Choice Program. The program is described as a way for administrators to enroll…

  • ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins

    Police officers across New Jersey will be cracking down on drunken drivers as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign. Through Jan. 2, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The following tips can help…

  • Joint Base schedules open house

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is set to open its doors to the community on May 10-11 for an open house and air show. Headlining the 2014 open house and air show will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. According to a press release, the U.S. Department of Defense hosts open houses to enhance public awareness of…

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