• Gallery presents local students’ artwork

    “Christmas Cactus” The Red Horse Gallery in Freehold is hosting a new art show through Jan. 1. The exhibit features artwork created by students at Manalapan High School, with the assistance of art teacher Stephanie Kuhrt; photography by students at Neptune High School; and artwork by individuals served by The Arc of Monmouth’s Green Grove…

  • Hats, socks and more sought for needy vets

    Two local business operators will be doing their part to help Stacia McDonough in her efforts to provide warmth for wounded warriors in memory of her late husband, John, a Vietnam veteran from Freehold Township, and all of those who have served and sacrificed for the United States. The second annual “They Kept us Safe,…

  • Christmas is coming

    Destiny Colandro, 9, waits patiently for the arrival of Santa Claus at the Colts Neck municipal complex on Dec. 1. Below, members of the Colts Neck Brass Ensemble perform in the municipal building during the pre-Christmas event. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON

  • Art show this weekend at Colts Neck Library

    The 14th annual Colts Neck Friends of the Library Fine Art Show and Sale will take place at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Road, Dec. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to see the talent from the local area and to do some one-of-a-kind holiday shopping. Details: 732-431-5656.

  • Monte Carlo Casino Night helps schools

    FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Freehold Township Education Foundation hosted its second annual Monte Carlo Casino Night on Nov. 15 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. According to a press release from the foundation, approximately $30,000 was raised from the event, which consisted of a host of popular games, including blackjack, roulette, craps and poker. The…

  • Police recover stolen vehicle

    MANALAPAN — A 2012 red Chevrolet Camaro was stolen from the driveway of a Manalapan home during the overnight hours of Nov. 16-17 and recovered in Union County a short time later. Police said that at 5:58 a.m. Nov. 17, Patrolman Philip Accatatta was dispatched to a home on Rowena Road for a report of…

  • Freehold Twp. schools to have time change

    Middle schools slated to use block scheduling By MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — New starting times and dismissal times for the schools in the Freehold Township K-8 School District are expected to take effect in September 2014. In addition, the district’s two middle schools, the Barkalow Middle School and the Eisenhower Middle School,…

  • Home decorations in Freehold Borough to be judged Dec. 16

    FREEHOLD — The borough has celebrated the holiday spirit of the season for more than 30 years by recognizing residents who decorate their home for Christmas. The holiday house decorating contest continues in Freehold Borough as the festive holiday decorations gracing the homes in town are viewed and nominated for awards. On Dec. 16, homes…

  • Tiny Tim: ‘God bless us, every one!’

    The Cratchit family from “A Christmas Carol” at Playhouse 22 A udiences can join the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge on a mystical journey to change his destiny as local venues host performances of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Whether spoken or sung, Dickens’ timeless story of the miserable miser who learns to hold…

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