• March events slated for West L.B. Library

     Lucky Day, 4 p.m., March 13: Stories, craft and a movie, for students in K-4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.  Blustery Day, 4 p.m., March 20: Stories and craft for grades for students in K-4. Parent or guardian must remain in library.  Read to a Therapy Dog, 4 p.m. March…

  • FCS Thrift Boutique reopens following Sandy

    LONG BRANCH – The Family & Children’s Service (FCS) Thrift Boutique, reopened on Feb. 19 with the help of generous donors and help from dozens of local organizations and businesses. The Thrift Boutique, located at 307 Branchport Ave. in Long Branch, sustained significant damage from superstorm Sandy. More than four feet of floodwaters inundated the…

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    William Pierce Jr. (l-r), Martin Hayes Jr. and James Jennings, the three senior members of Oceanic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 of Long Branch, cut the cake commemorating the fire company’s 140th anniversary on Dec. 12. Oceanic Fire Engine Co. hosted its 140th annual meeting with 55 members and guests in attendance who enjoyed dinner…

  • Towns challenge contract with Two Rivers Authority

    Six customer municipalities claim member towns get preferential rates BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI and KENNY WALTER Staff Writers MONMOUTH BEACH — The six municipalities suing the Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA) in a contract dispute won a round in court recently when a Superior Court judge ruled the legal challenge can move forward. Judge Patricia…

  • Sandy Hook will open to the public May 1

    Three of six beaches will be accessible Memorial Day weekend BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A beachside recreation pavilion at Sandy Hook in December, after the park was devastated by superstorm Sandy. Three Sandy Hook beaches will open to the public Memorial Day weekend as park employees continue repairs throughout the summer. KEITH HEUMILLER Though…

  • Pepper sauce accidentally vegan

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) notes the passing of Paul McIlhenny, CEO of the McIlhenny Company, which makes the iconic Tabasco pepper sauce. Although his famous product is inextricably associated with Louisiana, McIlhenny was, like myself, a native Texan — a people for whom spicy foods are a staple, and Tabasco is…

  • Creationism and evolution are both theories

    This is in response to Greg Bean’s article, “What Will You Be Doing on Darwin’s Special Day,” in the Feb. 7 Hub.Our scientific knowledge comes [through] understanding information gathered through various scientific methods. This, by definition, is the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observations and experiment, and the formulation…

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    The great egret, seen here at the Forsythe National Wildlife Reserve, Oceanville, carries a burden none of us can comprehend. Just imagine how it makes its cousin, the mediocre egret, feel. BILL PATRICK/www.maiseyimages.com

  • Job fair slated for March 15

    LONG BRANCH – The Long Branch Higher Education Center of Brookdale Community College will host Job Fair 2013 at the Adam “Bucky” James Community Center, 231 Wilbur Ray Ave., Long Branch. Individuals and employers are invited to participate in this free community event on March 15, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Come dressed for success, with a…

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