• Jean W. Foulke

    Mrs. Foulke, 89, of Tinton Falls, died Oct. 21, 2013. She retired as an administrative assistant for the Tinton Falls Board of Education in 1987. She was predeceased by a son, Michael; a sister, Blair Beville; and four grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald L. Foulke; a son, William F.…

  • Rose Maiorano Gordon

    Mrs. Gordon, 96, of Old Bridge, formerly of Toms River and Staten Island, N.Y., died Oct. 31, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur A Gordon; three brothers, Nunzio, Amodeo and George Maiorano; and a son-in-law, Charles Martel. Surviving are four children, Kathleen Martel of Old Bridge, Arthur Gordon and his wife, Mary, of…

  • Jack A. Keller

    Mr. Keller, 85, of Freehold Township, died Nov. 8, 2013, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean and Vietnam wars, and he was a master sergeant in the New Jersey National Guard. He worked for the state of New Jersey in supply operations at the West…

  • Blue Hawk Records making waves in music

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Clockwise from top left: Kristi-Ann Hunt, Natalie Zeller and James Porricelli perform at recording sessions for an album being produced by Blue Hawk Records. WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Blue Hawk Records started as an idea by some unhappy students and a new professor willing to think outside the…

  • Keyport council discusses outstanding Sandy claims

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer KEYPORT — With a potentially challenging budget year on the horizon, Keyport officials are taking a closer look at the borough’s outstanding expenses from superstorm Sandy. During the Borough Council’s Nov. 12 meeting, Borough Administrator Lorene Wright provided a “snapshot” of Keyport’s Sandy-related expenses and reimbursements as of Nov. 6.…

  • Downtown shopping convenient all year

    Sandwiched between the corporate-driven madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday lies Small Business Saturday, which falls on Nov. 30 this year. American Express launched the event in 2010 to prod people to spend some holiday cash in mom-and-pop shops, if only for a day. While the blitz may add a few bucks to the…

  • Students lend their support in Highlands

    MIDDLETOWN — Students at the German School of Monmouth County presented a check for $600 last month during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the playground project, “The Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play,” at Veteran’s Park in Highlands. Principal Michaela Greco said in a press release that the Hope for Highlands committee informed the school about the…

  • Hazlet to hold events for holiday season

    HAZLET — The Hazlet Recreation Commission is inviting residents to experience the holiday magic by attending events throughout the season. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in front of the James J. Cullen Center at Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. There will be holiday music, refreshments and…

  • Keyport butterfly reported missing

    This fiberglass butterfly was reported missing from its mooring along the Keyport waterfront on Nov. 12. COURTESY OF ART SOCIETY OF KEYPORT KEYPORT — Several members of the Art Society of Keyport (ASK) noticed on Nov. 12 that one of the fiberglass butterflies hanging along the borough waterfront has gone missing. According to ASK Co-President…

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