Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Barnabas Health announces two appointments

    Barnabas Health has announced two appointments, which are effective April 1. Frank J. Vozos, M.D., FACS, currently president and chief executive officer of Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus in Lakewood, will assume the position of executive vice president for Barnabas Health and serve as chief executive of Monmouth…

  • Life stories with Lisa Anderson

    Life stories with Lisa Anderson

    For some people, a catastrophe can result in putting us on a totally different path in life. Such is the case for Sue Gallagher. Born in Old Bridge, Sue spent several years in Livingston before moving to Wall with her family in 1974. A graduate of St. Rose High School, Sue went on to work…

  • Monmouth University announces performances

    Monmouth University announces performances

    The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that the Grammy winning flutist, bandleader and tin whistle virtuoso, Joanie Madden, with her Irish-American supergroup, Cherish the Ladies, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. Tickets are priced at $40 and $50, and…

  • Shore Players presents ‘The Music Man’ in March

    Shore Players presents ‘The Music Man’ in March

    Shore Players will present “The Music Man,” at Shore Regional High School, 132 Monmouth Park Highway 36, West Long Branch, from March 11 through March 20. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20. A preview performance for senior citizens will be offered…

  • Student film festival seeks entries

    Student film festival seeks entries

    The Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, has extended its entry deadline and announced its panel of  judges for PROJECT FX, its statewide student film festival. Students ages 16-25 who are enrolled in a New Jersey high school or college have until midnight on March 1 to enter their films at www.projectfxbasie.com. The winner in each…

  • Monmouth Mall could undergo $500-million renovations

    Monmouth Mall could undergo $500-million renovations

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Monmouth Mall could be going through a major makeover, which has triggered the attention from area residents who are eager to hear about this project and offer their insights. Kushner Companies, owners of the Monmouth Mall, unveiled a $500-million redevelopment plan that the firm hopes will transform the 1.5-million-square-foot…

  • Shore Regional goes swimming with sharks

    Shore Regional goes swimming with sharks

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — The thought of swimming with sharks can be terrifying for many people, but for students at Shore Regional High School, it either made their day or crushed their hopes and dreams. In an event similar to the hit television series “Shark Tank,” students in the…

  • New Jersey Medical Group Management Association announces 2016 Officers

    New Jersey Medical Group Management Association (NJMGMA) recently announced its new officers for 2016-17.  Following elections held on Oct. 26 2015, and effective Jan. 1, 2016, Alex Binder assumes the role of President, Joan Hendler-Vice President and Thomas Zeug-Secretary/Treasurer. Alex Binder, of Long Branch, steps up from his role of Vice President (2013-14) to serve as…

  • Musical Theatre Intensive at Phoenix Productions

    Musical Theatre Intensive at Phoenix Productions

    Phoenix Productions’ Rising Star Academy will hold a spring break intensive camp to rehearse and present a modestly full-scale production of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.,” the week of March 28 through April 1, Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm. This session provides an opportunity for performers ages 7-17 to learn from the same Director and…