• Foundation to benefit from performances

    The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance to children in New Jersey who suffer from cancer, will be the recipient of the proceeds from the upcoming musical “PL@Y.” This original musical will be performed Nov. 29-30 at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, at 7 p.m. It is…

  • Wildlife group examines Bear Swamp

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — The Township Council has signed a memorandum of agreement that will allow the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) to work with Howell to improve the ecological situation at the Bear Swamp natural area. The Bear Swamp natural area is bordered by Lakewood-Farmingdale and Old Tavern roads. At a meeting…

  • Lysander Piano Trio to perform in Freehold

    Hailed as “a trio with brio” by the New York Daily News, the Lysander Piano Trio will bring its award-winning musical performance to Freehold on Nov. 9 in the second concert of the Downtown Concert Series season. The concert will take place at the historic St. Peter’s Church, 33 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The Lysander Piano…

  • Actor implores Howell students to refrain from bullying

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Although Quinton Aaron garnered fame for his role as football player Michael Oher in the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” he remembers well what it is like to be in the throes of high school — bullying included. Aaron, 29, drove home the importance of kindness and the damage that…

  • 2nd interviews set for Howell manager candidates

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer HOWELL — Two municipal officials say Howell representatives are in the final stages of a process that will eventually lead to the hiring of a new township manager. According to Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, the Township Council is still “actively engaged in the search.” “We will be holding the second…

  • County aids veterans in job search

    The Monmouth County Veterans Services Office (CVSO) is available to assist veterans who are looking for a job. “Our veterans have put their life on hold and on the line to defend our country and then come home to find themselves unemployed and struggling to find a job,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to…

  • Jackson resident selected for Monmouth health post

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — After three decades of working in the public health sector, David Henry of Jackson has taken a new step in his career with his recent appointment as the health officer for the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission (MCRHC). “I am happy and looking forward to working with the…

  • Make sure weddings are animal-friendly

    Fall is a beautiful time for weddings, and I encourage soon-to-wed couples to make sure their special day is as lovely for animals as it is for them by avoiding cruel butterfly and dove releases. Butterflies are extremely delicate and sensitive, yet some companies sell them as party favors. They are stuffed into envelopes or…

  • Writer says health law will have benefits

    Oct. 1 was the beginning of the signup period for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). New Jersey residents can use several informative websites such as www.healthcare.gov, www.plannedparenthood.org or healthlawanswers.aarp.org to learn more and enroll. These sites will have information about federal assistance that will help pay for premiums. They also contain information…

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