• Monmouth County history subject of talk

    MIDDLETOWN — Three hundred and fifty years ago, explorers from Long Island, N.Y., sailed across Raritan Bay, seeking to buy land from the Native Americans. A program examining the historical context of that quest will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at Old First Church in Middletown. “Searching for Land and Religious Freedom in…

  • Former Birdsall execs mount legal defense

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Oral arguments in the state’s case against seven former executives at Birdsall Services Group (BSG) are expected to begin in February, nearly two years after investigators raided the firm’s offices in Eatontown and Wall on suspicion of campaign finance violations. Attorneys representing the defendants plan to file numerous motions challenging…

  • Thanksgiving dinner set for those in need

    The Hazlet Recreation Commission will host a Thanksgiving Dinner 5-8 p.m. Nov. 26 at the James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave. This dinner is held to allow those who are disadvantaged and the elderly to enjoy a wholesome and nutritious dinner, and bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to all. Residents of Bayshore towns will…

  • Officials ‘stop clock’ on Port Ambrose application

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Citing a significant amount of missing information and delays caused by the recent government shutdown, federal officials will “stop the clock” on the processing of Liberty Natural Gas (LNG)’s Port Ambrose application for 90 days. In a letter sent to LNG on Oct. 21, U.S. Coast Guard representatives said they…

  • Brookdale to host Nov. 10 open house

    Brookdale Community College will hold its fall open house noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Collins Arena and the Recreation and Events Center (BREC) located on the Lincroft campus at 765 Newman Springs Road. High school students, adult learners and career changers, along with their families, are invited to tour the campus, speak…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Army Reserve Specialist Daniel A. Vorsky has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Vorsky studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness. He received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony,…

  • Middletown library to host programs

    In addition to its weekly storytime, the Middletown Township Public Library will host several special programs for youngsters during November.  Dig into Wildlife, 1 p.m. Nov. 11. The show will feature the behaviors, habitats, adaptations and survival strategies of certain animals. Tickets are required. Call or visit the library for more information.  Read…

  • Hazlet bus trip to see Rockettes is Nov. 16

    The Hazlet Recreation Commission will sponsor a bus trip to Radio City Music Hall in New York to see the 4 p.m. “Christmas Spectacular Show” on Nov. 16. A Coach bus will depart 11:30 a.m. from the Hazlet Township Public Library, 251 Middle Road. The show features the Rockettes on a 3D journey through the…

  • American Littoral Society will host fishing clinic

    A merican Littoral Society naturalists will lead a Surf Fishing Clinic at Sandy Hook 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16. The group has held a variety of walks and talks on Sandy Hook that are designed to help people get better acquainted with the coastal wonders in their own backyards. For more information or…

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