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      June 6, 2007  RSS feed

      Scholarship fund in name of Carlee Wines benefits from 5K event
      Although a good turnout was expected at Sunday's 5K walk and run to honor the memory of Carlee Wines, the more than 2,000 people who registered for the event exceeded all of the organizers' expectations. The June 3 event was held at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, to help establish the Carlee A. Wines Memorial Scholarship. More...
      Friend recalls struggle Claudia Thomas had after 2004 accident

      Claudia Thomas spent most of her adult life helping others. Now a group of friends is helping to honor and celebrate Thomas' life and keep her spirit alive for everyone who knew her, and for those who did not. More...

      An appeal will be filed after the August sentencing of Frank G. Abate, the former executive director of the Western Monmouth Utilities Authority, Manalapan, challenging the jury's verdict in the federal trial. More...


      FREEHOLD - Administrators at the Freehold Center Partnership are constantly looking for ways to work on new projects without impacting the assessment for members of the town's Special Improvement District (SID), according to Jayne Carr, the partnership's executive director. More...


      FREEHOLD - The Borough Council has adopted a $13.2 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality in 2007. The budget was adopted on May 23. Officials expect to raise $7.1 million through the local tax levy, according to Borough Administrator Joseph Bellina. According to figures provided by Bellina, the municipal tax rate will rise from 63 cents to 65. More...


      Freehold Borough spending is below state's T&E standard

      FREEHOLD - Three state legislators are still working to secure the funds necessary to give Freehold Borough public school children a thorough and efficient (T&E) education. More...


      MARLBORO - Residents will be seeing less of Mayor Robert Kleinberg on the local cable television channel 77, MCTV, over the next few months because of a municipal ordinance that prohibits candidates for political office from appearing on the channel. More...


      MANALAPAN - An icon from the British Invasion of the 1960s will again hold court here in the colonies when Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone takes the stage at the annual Manalapan Day celebration. Herman's Hermits was among the British musical acts that crossed the Atlantic Ocean 40-plus years ago and left their mark on America. More...


      Brick Community Players is searching for a person to play the role of "Marian" in their July presentation of "The Music Man." Details: (732) 840-3515. Allegro!, a choir composed of 32 men and women, has openings for tenors, baritones and basses. Rehearsals are weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Manasquan. Details: Wende Deppeler, (732) 528-5945. More...
      On behalf of the March of Dimes, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the compassionate people of Monmouth County and their enthusiastic support of WalkAmerica, the walk that saves babies. More...
      That pesky $5K deductible is breaking the family bank
      We have a $5,000 deductible on our health insurance policy.That's right, a stinking $5,000 deductible. Therefore, stitches are on us, abrasions go on our tab, and any and all viral infections and appendectomies are our treat. It's enough to make our checkbook turn its head and cough. More...
      Mrs. Megill, 67, of Eatontown, died May 18, 2007, at Imperial Healthcare, Neptune. Born in Asbury Park, she resided in the West Farms section of Howell, Bradley Beach, Asbury Park and Neptune prior to relocating to Eatontown in 2000. She was employed at Avon Public Works Department during the 1980s. Prior to that, she was employed at Criterion Candy, Asbury Park. More...
      Monmouth University, West Long Branch, honored three outstanding secondary school teachers at a dinner on May 10 hosted by President Paul G. Gaffney II. The Monmouth University-Roberts Charitable Foundation Outstanding School Teacher Award recipients were Anthony Cianciolo, Masuk High School, Monroe, Conn. More...
      Red Raiders nip Braves, 1-0
      It started back in March in Florida.The Manalapan High School girls softball team started 2007 on a road to the Sunshine State that could either pull the team together or apart. It brought the Braves together. More...
      WD Communications Inc. presents seminars on many business skills
      Four women who taught English and communications skills at Brookdale Community College and Bell Labs recognized a need and created a business opportunity. "We saw students who worked during the day and studied English at night to improve their business writing skills," said Barbara McGovern, a partner of WD Communications Inc. More...