• Establish a positive homework environment for your student

    Though it might not be something students look forward to, homework is an essential element of the learning process. Homework allows kids to apply the lessons they learned in the classroom while giving educators a chance to determine if students are grasping the concepts discussed in class or if certain lessons need to be revisited.…

  • Environmental cleanup expected on land targeted for preservation

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Township Council has taken the next step to preserve a 21- acre parcel as open space in Marlboro. In 2012 the council adopted an ordinance that authorized the purchase of the Penska Farm, 60 Harbor Road. In order to secure state funding for the acquisition, Marlboro officials…

  • Ocean Grove hosts collectibles show

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will host its 24th annual Ocean Grove summer postcard, antique, collectibles and Jersey Shore memorabilia show on Aug. 24 at the Auditorium Pavilion and surrounding grounds directly across from the Great Auditorium. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is free. The annual fundraising event…

  • Rosen elected temple president

    MARLBORO — Temple Rodeph Torah, Marlboro, home to 1,000 Reform Jewish congregants, unanimously elected Larry Rosen to serve as its president for a twoyear term that began on July 1. According to a press release from the temple, Rosen is a longtime volunteer in the community. He currently serves as deputy mayor and director of…

  • Charleston Springs Golf Course will celebrate 15th anniversary

    MILLSTONE — Nationally renowned golf trick shot performer Dennis Walters will be on hand Aug. 19 at Charleston Springs Golf Course, 101 Woodville Road, Millstone Township, to celebrate the site’s 15-year anniversary. Walters’ performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. Charleston Springs is operated by the Monmouth County Park System. According to information provided by the…

  • IN THE NEWS

    It is time to produce photos of amazing summer produce Mark Rosman Summer is here and the living is easy. News gathering, not so much. To say that last week was a slow news week would be the understatement of the year. For the most part, things have been quiet in the municipalities Greater Media…

  • Citizen police academy planned

    Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden announced that applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the 17th annual Citizen Police Academy, which will be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. According to a press release, Citizen Police Academy is a 12-hour block of instruction designed to give attendees an overview…

  • YOUR TURN

    Voters get no say on open space New Jersey voters won’t get to vote this year on funding to preserve open space, farmland and historic sites, and to buy out flood-prone properties. The New Jersey Senate met on July 29 in a rare summer session to act on a resolution that would have enabled voters…

  • CODA

    Good news: At least they’re more popular than Fidel Greg Bean Our nation’s 112th Congress broke for its five-week summer recess last Wednesday, July 31, having achieved the shameful record of being the least productive Congress in history, while at the same time becoming the most hated Congress in history, according to a plethora of…

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