• Dr. Leonard Ledwitz

    Dr. Ledwitz, 91, of Long Branch, died Jan. 20, 2013, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. He was a graduate of Long Branch High School and then went on to Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., where he was awarded an undergraduate degree. He went on to study dentistry at Temple University and…

  • ‘Let it Snow’ exhibit at MAC through Jan. 27

    Barbara Etter, “Tatum’s Test of Time,” oil on canvas The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) is hosting the “Let it Snow 2013” exhibit through Jan. 27. As the exhibit name suggests, all art in the show relates to snow. This wintry exhibit features work in various media by local artists and MAC instructors. The Middletown Arts…

  • Struthers, Calvert honor Patsy Cline

    As seen in TheBeachBeat.com Emmy Award-winner Sally Struthers and Broadway star Carter Calvert will take the stage at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main St., Manasquan, when “Always Patsy Cline” opens on Jan. 25 for a two-weekend run. More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane…

  • On the road to a healthier lifestyle

    Co-workers join FOODFIT program to combine diet and exercise BY ADELE YOUNG Correspondent Joy Solliday-Allison Thank goodness, there’s always “tomorrow” for those of us perpetually chasing weight loss. And sometimes that tomorrow actually arrives. Nutritionist and fitness trainer Joy Solliday Allison contacted me at Greater Media Newspapers more than a year ago to offer three…

  • Book sale at Ocean Township Library

    The Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, Ocean, will be holding a book sale on Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 8 from 1:30-4 p.m.; and Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be thousands of books for sale for all age groups. Book donations cannot be accepted at…

  • Upcoming Monmouth Medical health programs

    Monmouth Medical Center, 300 2nd Ave., Long Branch, is sponsoring several health education programs at various locations. “Free Glucose Screenings” will be held on Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in classroom A001 of the Center for Diabetes Education, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch. Testing will be performed by a registered nurse. For…

  • Long: We will pull ourselves up from our own bootstraps

    Long tells residents recovery funds are months away BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Mayor Dina Long SEA BRIGHT — Borough officials are taking matters into their own hands as they expect a long wait before federal funding for storm recovery reaches the local level. “Two months ago we did the unthinkable here and dug through…

  • A dream revisited

    Community comes together in honor of Dr. King BY KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Dr. James Harris, president of the New Jersey NAACP, delivers the keynote address at the Red Bank Community Commemorative Celebration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Pilgrim Baptist Church on Jan. 21. KEITH HEUMILLER The Rev. Dr. Martin…

  • Fundraiser and dance at Long Branch Elks

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge #742, 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch, is holding a “Support a Family in Need” fundraiser on Jan. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. There will be light food, snacks, drink specials and music. For more information, call the Lodge at 732-222-9742. The Lodge is…

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