Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Pier Village offering a summer filled with events

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — New stores, movies and sidewalk sales highlight the summer season at Pier Village. Pier Village is kicking off the summer season with the arrival of weekend food trucks, a packed schedule of events, a new family game center and expanded retail options, including Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking…

  • Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist coming to Monmouth Park for Haskell

    Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist coming to Monmouth Park for Haskell

    The connections of Nyquist, winner of the Kentucky Derby, confirmed they will run their champion next in Monmouth Park’s $1 million betfair.com Haskell Invitational July 31. “We’re headed to New Jersey,” said Doug O’Neill, trainer of Nyquist in a prepared statement. “He very much impressed us this morning with his work. Mario [Gutierrez] was aboard,…

  • And, spare us the elevator music

    And, spare us the elevator music

    By Lori Clinch Today’s technological world is moving along at an incredible pace. Televisions are crystal clear and cell phones have replaced cameras, flashlights and record players. Meanwhile, our vehicles are all but driving themselves. Yet, what hasn’t changed much in recent years is being put on hold whenever folks call a business with an…

  • Spartans using summer league to develop players

    Spartans using summer league to develop players

    By Warren Rappleyea Ocean Township High School’s entry in the Greater Middlesex Coaches Summer League is being used more for developmental purposes this summer than in prior years. Ocean Township coach Cip Apicelli is carrying 29 players on the roster because many of his varsity players have conflicts with travel league games — and since…

  • Maroon and White Team Camp features area girls hoops teams

    Maroon and White Team Camp features area girls hoops teams

    By Matthew Rocco Local girls basketball teams will soon take the court in front of college recruiters at Red Bank Regional High School, which will host the Maroon and White Team Camp starting July 27. The annual showcase, now in its eighth year, will feature 25 teams from across New Jersey, plus two New York…

  • Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park

    Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — It’s off to the races to help raise funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain and central nervous system tumors. The Kortney Rose Foundation will serve as the host to its 11th annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run at…

  • Eatontown council mourns, honors students, updates Monmouth Mall

    Eatontown council mourns, honors students, updates Monmouth Mall

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN – A recent Borough Council meeting saw some highs and lows as the governing body recognized local students for achievements outside of the classroom, discussed a new trap, neuter and release program, provided a quick update on the Monmouth Mall redevelopment and grieved the loss of a “hometown…

  • Long Branch to meet with Vine Court residents

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For the second straight City Council meeting, residents of Vine Court expressed concerns for traffic and parking on their street. During the July 12 meeting, several residents requested the city make changes as they claim conditions have worsened. “The mayor is on vacation, and he should be…

  • Long Branch Library Director honored as Librarian of the Year

    Long Branch Library Director honored as Librarian of the Year

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- It took only three years for Tonya Garcia to ascend to the top of her profession. Garcia, the Long Branch Public Library Director, was recently awarded by the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) as Librarian of the Year. “Every year the NJLA takes a librarian out of their…