The Freehold Art Society is currently exhibiting the work of its members at the Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library System, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, through Nov. 2. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. More...

It was with great interest that I read your article in which Jackson is considering forming a road safety committee to study safety issues among our roads ("Road Safety Would Be Focus for New Panel," Tri-Town News, Oct. 1). I am particularly concerned about the increasing death toll of drivers along one particular stretch of Veterans Highway. More...

The Howell Township K-8 School District Board of Education and administration have begun next year's (2010- 11) school budget process, and guess what it will mean to the taxpayers of Howell? Once again the administration is warning that the budget will cost us more than the 4 percent increase the state allows. More...

I was driving down the Turnpike yesterday when a car with U.S. government plates passed me, and the driver was madly interfacing with what looked like some sort of electronic device. Well, I thought, President Obama might have signed an executive order prohibiting people driving government cars from texting while driving, but it doesn't look like that guy got the message. More...

Mrs. Evernham, 88, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Sept. 25, 2009, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel F. Evernham; and a son, Walter Evernham. She is survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law, Daniel and Theresa Evernham of Middletown, George and Cindy Evernham of Nashville, N.C. More...

JACKSON — The Jackson Liberty Band Parents and Students Association will be hosting the USSBA's "Mid-Season Showcase" marching competition at Jackson Liberty High School on Oct. 11. Jackson Liberty High School is at 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. The event will begin promptly at 1 p.m. More...

New Egypt High School goalkeeper Haley Anderson comes out of the net to make a save in front of Holy Cross' Ashley Shackelford (3) during an Oct. 1 match in Plumsted Township. Holy Cross defeated the Warriors, 5-0. For more photos, visit the GMN Photo Galleries section at www.gmnews.com. More...

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners will host a free seminar titled "The Sky's the Limit: Practical Strategic Marketing Takeaways You Can Use" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Lakewood municipal building. The seminar will be conducted by Vicki Morgan of Russmor Marketing Group. The public is invited. Details and registration: 973-507-9700. More...