• Free genealogy workshop

    The Monmouth County Genealogy Society will present the beginner’s workshop “Genealogy 101” on Wednesday, March 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Monmouth County Connection, 3544 State Highway 66, Neptune. The workshop, which is free and open to all Monmouth County residents, will focus on learning about genealogy, organization practices and research tips.…

  • Report: N.J. American should have acted sooner

    Water utility says main bridge was not properly monitored prior to collapse BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer The collapse of a bridge at the N.J. American Water facility on Swimming River Road in Lincroft on June 27, 2012, caused three water mains to break, leading to a county-wide water emergency. KEITH HEUMILLER Better oversight by…

  • BeachBeat.com arrives online

    A new edition of TheBeachBeat.com, Greater Media Newspapers’ digital magazine and resource about the Jersey Shore, will be online at www.thebeachbeat.com on March 14. TheBeachBeat.com keeps readers informed about post-Sandy recovery progress, business reopenings and upcoming events and fundraisers. In addition to post-storm advice, updates about boardwalk rebuilding, and entertainment options to get away from…

  • ‘Child Find’ program set at schools

    The school districts in Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright and West Long Branch are seeking to identify and evaluate children ages 3-14 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulties. This search includes migrant and homeless students, 2-year-olds reaching the age of 3 within 120 days, preschoolers between ages 3 and 5,…

  • Free genealogy workshop offered

    The Monmouth County Genealogy Society will present the beginner’s workshop “Genealogy 101” on Wednesday, March 20, from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Monmouth County Connection, 3544 State Highway 66, Neptune. The workshop, which is free and open to all Monmouth County residents, will focus on learning about genealogy, organization practices and research tips. Registration is…

  • S.B. steps up to bring residents home

    Borough program will fund $5K in emergency repairs for storm-damaged homes BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Sea Bright has announced plans for a reimbursement program to help residents move back into their homes damaged by the storm. The program will fund up to $5,000 for heating, plumbing, electrical services and water heaters. FILE PHOTO SEA…

  • Long Branch Elks host Easter Bunny lunch

    The Long Branch Elks #742, 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch, will host a lunch with the Easter Bunny on March 23 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, which includes chicken nuggets, french fries and a drink, is $7 for adults and free for children age 12 and under. Guests can bring a camera for photograph opportunities with…

  • Yard sales benefit homeless animals

    Used items are being collected for the Needy Tails spring yard sale to help homeless animals. All proceeds will benefit organizations that help homeless animals. Several yard sales are held throughout the year in Eatontown. For more information or to donate items, call 732-233-2342, email [email protected] or visit Yard Sales for Needy Tails on Facebook.

  • Eatontown resident returns to restored childhood home

    Residence on Rose Court converted into group home for people with special needs BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Eatontown Mayor Gerald Tarantolo (l-r) and Dan Montano at the Feb. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new group home, which was formerly the Montano family home. Renovations include a bedroom painted blue at the request of Louis…

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