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Lunch Break's Toy Giveaway Makes Wishes Come True In Red Bank
Financially insecure families browsed for free gifts for their children earlier this month at a Lunch Break Toy Giveaway in Red Bank.

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Financially insecure families browsed for free gifts for their children earlier this month at a Lunch Break Toy Giveaway in Red Bank.

Residents at Brandywine Living at Governor’s Crossing in Manalapan wanted to share the tasty creations of their chef in 100 donated meals.
Earlier this month, a Howell family's 17-month-old child needed help from Howell first aid and police - and it all turned out fine.
Rep Chris Smith, R-Monmouth, announces winners of 2022 Congressional App Challenge, students from Communications High School in Wall.
Fourth-grade student Blake Schick of Holmdel had the idea to write notes to cancer patients, and his entire class got into the spirit.
Area municipalities such as Holmdel and Hazlet are posting advice to residents in the northern and western Monmouth County areas.
The Howell Township Department of Community Relations reported on the generosity of donors for the gift-giving program.
A Borough Council proclamation names Dec. 6, 2022, as the 100th anniversary of the formation of the first Boys Scouts troop in the borough.
Apply by Jan. 6 for a free, three-session artistic expression program in Red Bank, "Kids Create for Change."
The first year-end party for the Howell Senior Center since 2019 caps a year of many activities.
The Alexander Ching Dog Park will reopen as usual in the spring, Holmdel Township officials say, after maintenance is completed.
A "Comfort & Joy" service is streamed online by United Methodist Church of Red Bank, offering acknowledgment of grief at the holiday season.
The Rumson Department of Public Works collected 750 gifts for donation, the borough says.
Community Emergency Response Team training helps prepare the Manalapan public for when disaster strikes, organizers say.
Wall player Connor Harms led the Catholic Ice Hockey team toy drive for families served by the Mercy Center in Asbury Park.
Stormy and then colder weather is predicted as we approach Christmas weekend, but Red Bank's Warming Center is opening its doors.
Intruders entered an "unsecured" door in a Manalapan house; stole purse and car keys to drive off with two of the family cars, police say.
Teacher Jami Kenney of Holmdel Village School says students, staff opened their hearts for those served by Family & Children's Service.
Listen to holiday favorites such as "It's A Wonderful Life" in new or vintage formats online at the Monmouth County Library.
New club at Howell High School brings awareness about issues of student-athlete mental health - and ways to work through them together.