• Hoops for Horizons tourney honors Albert E. Martin Jr.

    RUMSON — The 11th annual Hoops for Horizons three-on-three basketball tournament will be held at Rumson Country Day School on March 8 and 9 to benefit the Horizons Student Enrichment Program. This year the annual charity event is dedicated to Albert E. Martin Jr., the popular Red Bank Regional High School senior who died suddenly…

  • on campus 

    Julia Duffy of Oceanport has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa. Providence College, Providence, R.I.,has named the following local residents tothe dean’s list for the fall semester:from Fair Haven, Kyle Murphy;from Little Silver, Marie Flego;from Red Bank, Nicolette Tristano;from Tinton Falls, Alexandra Zweig.

  • VNA offers free hospice volunteer training

    RED BANK — The Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Hospice Program will offer a free three-session Hospice Volunteer Training course, “Understanding Caring: Understanding Hospice.” The course begins Feb. 20 and is open to individuals age 18 and older. Completion of the sessions qualifies participants as certified VNA Health Group hospice volunteers. Sessions are scheduled for…

  • William Paul Rooney

    Mr. Rooney, 88, of Tinton Falls, died Feb. 1, 2013, in Long Branch. He was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., and lived in Middletown for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth “Bette” D. Rooney. He is survived by…

  • Residents tee off on development plan

    N.Y. developer proposes 175 homes, large commercial space at Old Orchard property BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The newest set of proposed plans for the Old Orchard Country Club off Monmouth Road is already under fire, before the developer has even filed an official application to build. During an informal presentation and public…

  • New director named at Red Bank Public Library

    Virginia Papandrea The Red Bank Public Library/Eisner Memorial Library Board of Trustees announced that Virginia Papandrea has been named the permanent director of the library. While acting as interim director, Papandrea was instrumental in helping the board navigate through difficult financial times, according to a press release. Library patrons had the opportunity to meet and…

  • Boro finalizes open space acquisition

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — More than a year after announcing the largest open-space acquisition in borough history, the Borough Council has finalized the agreement. During the Feb. 5 meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve the $5.6 million purchase for nearly 75 acres of land previously slated for housing off Wardell…

  • Two Rivers authority storm-proofs plant

    Flooding from Sandy caused millions in damage to sewage-treatment facility BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer MONMOUTH BEACH — The Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority (TRWRA) is flood-proofing its treatment plant after nearly 4 feet of water surged through the facility during superstorm Sandy, causing several million dollars in damage. Michael Gianforte, TRWRA executive director, said…

  • Band of the Two Rivers seeking members

    FAIR HAVEN — The Band of the Two Rivers is looking for new members. The band was formed in 1997 and has grown to 20-25 players, who have performed before audiences in Atlantic Highlands, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Fort Monmouth, Little Silver, Middletown and Red Bank. No audition is required. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.,…

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