• Ocean Grove House Tour set to take place July 19

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove (HSOG) will hold the 45th annual House Tour on July 19. The self-guided walking tour within this Victorian community will include six to eight of the most beautiful and/or historic homes in Ocean Grove, as well as two of the famous tent homes. Also included will be a visit…

  • Long Branch Public Library unveils new Teen Zone

    The Long Branch Free Public Library held an open house June 13 to introduce the community to its new Teen Zone. The Teen Zone provides a dedicated area for some of the library’s youngest patrons to read, study, do homework and surf the web. Visitors can enjoy games, activities and Teen Tech time with teen…

  • Offers sought for fort’s Russel Hall

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) will solicit offers to acquire and develop Russel Hall, which is located in the fort’s historic district. The board voted unanimously June 19 to approve a resolution to offer the former garrison headquarters for acquisition. Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon, a member…

  • City stretches dwindling UEZ funds for projects

    By KENNY WALTER The new bandshell at West End Park was funded with Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funding. The structure will be used to host concerts and other public events. LONG BRANCH — More than two years after the state eliminated funding for the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program, city officials are trying to keep…

  • A sailboat races

    between the Oceanic Bridge and Lewis Point on July 6 during the Mayor’s Cup Regatta, with competing fleets from the Shrewsbury River Yacht Club and the Fair Haven Sailing Club.

  • Christie praised for veto of EMS bill

    What better way was there to mark National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 19-25) than to thank Gov. Chris Christie for his veto of S1650/A2463, the socalled EMS redesign bill. Twice in 16 months, the governor rejected an ill-conceived attempt to push out New Jersey’s EMS volunteers and replace them with a system of…

  • Motocross track proposed in Tinton Falls

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Riders of dirt bikes, ATVs and quads may soon have a new practice track in Monmouth County. George DeGirolamo, president of Jersey Shore Motocross of Tinton Falls, hopes to develop a 21-acre, three-track facility on Shafto Road. “It’s an off-road facility for motocross bikes and ATVs,” he…

  • Casa Comida: a speedy Sandy recovery story

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie listens as Kristin Catlett, owner of Casa Comida in Long Branch, describes her efforts to reopen the Mexican restaurant after it sustained major damage from Sandy. Christie visited the business on July 6, a day after Catlett received a $26,000 grant from the Stronger NJ Business Grant…

  • A small charity still makes big things happen

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The Bean family poses for a photo during a recent trip to Orlando, sponsored by Red Bank-based charity Jason’s Dreams for Kids. I the last 21 years, one small charity based out of Red Bank has managed to raise nearly $2 million and help more than 500 seriously ill children…

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