Category: HUB News

RED BANK — Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has announced the full cast and creative team for its production of August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” at 21 Bridge Ave. Performances will run through Oct. 4. Opening night is Sept. 18. Directed by Brandon J. Dirden,…

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Foundation will hold its annual POW/MIA Gold Star Mothers Recognition Day Ceremony on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel, on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center. The ceremony will honor America’s prisoners of war and those missing in…

OCEANPORT – Kortney’s Challenge drew more than 500 supporters to Monmouth Park. raising over $64,000 that will directly benefit The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) pediatric brain tumor research consortium. The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) announced a record 52 percent increase in funds raised at the 10th Annual Family Fun Run on Aug. 9 to…

TOP PICK The Asbury Park Oyster Festival will close out summer with nonstop fun, live music and great food: 5-10 p.m. Sept. 11, noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 13. The three-day festival takes place in the shadow of the historic Carousel building and features more than 70 arts…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In recent years, coaches have placed greater importance on understanding the dangers of practicing in the heat and the need for proper hydration. Coaches have received training on hydration, concussions and the use of defibrillators in an effort to improve player safety. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR High school coaches are…

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A potential change in the Fort Monmouth redevelopment plan that would move a homeless shelter at the fort closer to a residential neighborhood has caused a stir among Oceanport residents. During the Aug. 26 Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) meeting, Executive Director Bruce Steadman acknowledged that the board is…

By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties observed Hunger Action Day Sept. 3, kicking off a month of efforts to combat hunger and poverty. The FoodBank provides support for 300 area feeding programs, serving 1 in 10 of the residents throughout the two counties through its donation program and…

Top to bottom: The Zipper spins riders around at the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair, open Aug. 28 to Sept. 5. The fair offers 13 rides and more than 30 other booths and activities for attendees of all ages to enjoy. Thomas Guenther helps daughter Mara, 4, with the frog launcher, as mom Mary Kate looks…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK – An active volunteer in the borough and member of the board of education, Michael Ballard said he is “honored” to be given the thumbs up by county Democrats to run for Borough Council, “I’m humbled and honored the [Monmouth County Democrats] selected me to fill Arthur Murphy’s…