• ‘Serenity’ meets ‘Chaos’ in Shrewsbury exhibit

    “Vacation” by Ilene P. Smith of Red Bank The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury will host “Allusions of Serenity & Implosions of Chaos,” an exhibit of contrasting styles and mediums. Ilene Smith’s California background is reflected in the warmth and vibrancy of her colorful paintings. The fluid works contrast with the rhythms of Timothy…

  • Fab Faux brings Beatles’ classics to New Brunswick

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Like most rock musicians, professional bassist and singer Will Lee has an undying devotion to the momentous musical catalog of the Beatles. But where many enthusiasts saw a blemish on the British band’s career, Lee saw an opportunity. With the aid of a cache of talented studio musicians, John Lennon,…

  • Motocross proposal draws more objections

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Objections from a large contingent of neighbors continued during the second hearing before the Tinton Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment on an application for a motocross facility. Lee Theis, a consultant for Jersey Shore Motocross, was the lone expert to testify during the Nov. 14 zoning board…

  • Church seeking dinner donations

    St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 535 Broadway, Long Branch, is requesting donations for the free community dinners that volunteers serve every Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m. Items most needed include aluminum foil, plastic forks, 8-ounce plastic cups, coffee and cases of bottled water. Volunteer servers are also needed. To donate or volunteer, call the church at…

  • Suicide survivor to speak on ‘celebrating life’

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer A fter losing her son six years ago to suicide by train, former Monmouth County native Lisa Schenke devotes most of her time to promoting suicide prevention via walks and advocating to local youths about celebrating life. With the recent spike in suicide fatalities involving trains this year, Schenke has…

  • Shop ‘Black Saturday’ in Red Bank next week

    RED BANK — Black Saturday, a day of shopping for beauty-related products and workshops, will take place noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Red Bank Women’s Club, 164 Broad St. The event will feature unique vendors and beauty workshops, including “A Curly Girls Hair” workshop with Tameeka Mc- Neil-Johnson; scalp conditioning with wellness…

  • Calendar to feature shelter’s happy ‘tails’

    EATONTOWN — Twelve, heartwarming, happy endings are featured in the 2014 calendar produced by the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA). “Homeward Bound 2014” celebrates the stories of homeless animals that have found their forever homes. Over the past nine years, the MCSPCA’s Homeward Bound calendar has featured more than…

  • Chester William “Bill” Daniel

    Mr. Daniel, 87, of Middletown, died Nov. 2, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was employed by American Blueprint and Supply Co. as a printer for many years. He was a past member of the Wanamassa Fire Department. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Daniel; and a sister, Leila Daly.…

  • Louise C. Napoli

    Mrs. Napoli, 71, of Ocean, died Nov. 12, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was an administrative assistant for Ocean Township, retiring in 2010. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Al; a daughter, Angela Napoli; a son, Matthew Napoli; a sister, Mary Ann Ribaudo; two sisters-in-law, Ann Aversa and…

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