• All about the art

    Grace Witting of Howell examines some of the works of art created by Linda Sanfilippo of Howell (behind table) during an arts and craft show that was sponsored by the Freehold Borough Arts Council. The afternoon event was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold on Dec. 7. FRANK GALIPO

  • 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,…

  • Fords Jewelers opens boutique of TAG Heuer

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor A TAG Heuer boutique makes its debut this week at Fords Jewelers, located on New Brunswick Avenue in the Fords section of Woodbridge. A good thing just got better. Already offering fine jewelry and diamonds, as well as the popular Alex and Ani and Pandora brands, a TAG Heuer boutique…

  • Here comes Santa Claus

    Santa Claus arrives in Freehold Borough on a Conrail train as his friends and fans shout their welcome on the snowy afternoon of Dec. 14. The Santa Train is sponsored by Conrail and the Freehold Borough PBA. FRANK GALIPO

  • Church holds clothing drive for local charity

    COLTS NECK — Members of the Colts Neck Reformed Church took time to celebrate on Nov. 17 when the church wrapped up its fall clothing drive. During October and November, members of the church sorted through their closets and dressers, and toted bags of their gently used clothing, coats, shoes, toys and blankets to church.…

  • Program marks 10 years of offering meals to community

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — A program that provides breakfast and lunch to individuals and families in need during the winter months is marking its 10th anniversary of service to the community. The sanctuary program opened on Dec. 14, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St. This year,…

  • Park system repairs parts of Henry Hudson Trail

    The Henry Hudson Trail at Popamora Point in Highlands is a section of a 1.5-mile stretch of the trail that is being repaired and is expected to reopen this month. MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM MIDDLETOWN — Area walkers, runners and bicyclists who frequent the Henry Hudson Trail will soon be able to tour the most…

  • Workplace bullying is inspiration for book

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer When Theresa Zerilli-Edelglass was let go from her job at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City in 1992, the reality hit her like an oncoming train. “One day I got called into my boss’s office and I was told that, ‘Well, we tried you out and now…

  • Reader shares thoughts on Kennedy’s death

    Unlike Jack Zaraya in his recent Your Turn guest column, “Search for Answers to JFK’s Death Goes On for 50 Years,” I have spent the last 50 years accepting the government’s explanation for John F. Kennedy’s death, although the huge unleashing of derogatory news articles by more than just gossip columnists — such as linking…

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