• Lodge holds car wash July 28

    The Long Branch Antler Lodge #21 will host a car wash on July 28, noon to 3 p.m., at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. Proceeds will support Antler activities. The cost will be $7 for small vehicles, and $10 for SUVs and trucks.

  • Library to offer free genealogy program

    The Long Branch Free Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, will present a free genealogy program 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 10, at the library’s community room. The program will explain how to research family members by using the extensive U.S. Census Bureau records. The presenter will be Beverly Yackel, past president of the Monmouth County Genealogy…

  • Project Animal Worldwide benefit takes place Aug. 3 Eatontown, youth sports group eye fort athletic fields

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Project Animal Worldwide (PAW) will host the fourth annual Sato Reunion 4-7 p.m. Aug. 3. The benefit will be held at the Wonder Bar, located at 5th Avenue and Ocean in Asbury Park. All shapes and sizes of sato — slang for mutt dogs from Puerto Rico —…

  • Family cooks up changes to honor legacy of Max’s

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer New menu offerings and a new look are some of the changes planned, but family members plan to retain the ambiance that has made Max’s Famous Hot Dogs in Long Branch a Shore icon. LONG BRANCH — New menu items and a makeover are some of the ideas that have…

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    Dad gets an education about college in 2013 Mark Rosman This is an exciting time for me as the parent of a new high school graduate who is getting ready to head off to college. After 30 years of publishing the On Campus column reporting the accomplishments of other’s people’s children at college, I hope…

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  • President’s candid speech appreciated

    Thanks, President Barack Obama, for speaking so candidly and personally. It was spoken from the heart, and he did not blame or defend either George Zimmerman or Trayvon Martin. He gave a perspective that all of us needed to hear. His speech reflected wisdom and concern for all people, as it was meant to help…

  • Report cites cuts in school lunch program

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — An audit of households eligible for the federally subsidized free and reduced-cost lunch program in the Long Branch Public Schools has resulted in a marked decrease in students enrolled in the program. According to the investigative report by the Office of the State Comptroller, 71 percent of…

  • Pro wrestling show to benefit Valerie Fund

    All-star pro wrestling returns on 7:45 p.m. Aug. 9 at Holy Trinity Church, 408 Prospect St., Long Branch. Partial proceeds will benefit The Valerie Fund, which supports health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Headliners will include “Jersey Shore” Robbie E and hardcore icon John “Balls” Mahoney. The show will also feature favorite…

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