• George E. Bauman

    Mr. Bauman, 91, of Red Bank, died on Dec. 17, 2012, at the Chapin Hill Nursing Home, Red Bank. He was born on June 20, 1921, in Union City. He graduated from Emerson High School, Union City. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he became an accountant. He was a trustee for many…

  • Free computer training at Eastern Branch Library for job hunters

    SHREWSBURY — A free, hands-on computer training workshop will be held at the Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35, at 10 a.m. Jan. 15. This program will be geared toward job hunters. There are a number of free computer training programs available at the webpage of the Monmouth County Library Career Information Center, www.monmouthcountylib.org/cic.htm. This…

  • Center sponsors ‘The Big Read’

    MIDDLETOWN — The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education (CHHANGE) is sponsoring “The Big Read,” an initiative to inspire all residents — young and old — to read and discuss a single book and participate in activities throughout Monmouth County. CHHANGE has selected “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines as “The…

  • Rabies vaccination clinic in Oceanport

    The Monmouth County Board of Health is sponsoring a free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Port Au Peck Chemical Hose Co., 4333 Myrtle Ave., Oceanport. The clinic is open to all Monmouth County residents.

  • B’nai Israel to host author talk Jan. 13

    Dr. Edith Frankel, political scientist, professor and author, will discuss her new book, “Old Lives and New: Soviet Immigrants in Israel and America” at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 13. Frankel’s book tells the stories of individuals who made the difficult, sometimes hazardous decision to leave their home, family and…

  • Tinton Falls approves tax deal for fort reuse

    BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — The Borough Council has approved a tax agreement with the first commercial occupant to redevelop a Fort Monmouth property. The Borough Council unanimously approved the 18-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with CommVault, which is purchasing a 55-acre tract in Tinton Falls. The data software…

  • ‘Waves of Action’ surge along the Jersey Shore

    Clean Ocean Action marshals volunteers for monthly cleanups BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Above: Members of the NJ Raiders and the Trenton Habs hockey teams were among some 200 volunteers who participated in cleanups in Sea Bright as part of Clean Ocean Action’s Waves of Action “For the Shore” on Dec. 8. Right: Brian Patterson,…

  • Sea Bright plans for future storm protection

    Raising bulkheads, extending sea wall among strategies discussed by officials BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Ship Ahoy Beach Club on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright sustained heavy damage from superstorm Sandy, which devastated homes and businesses throughout the borough. KENNY WALTER Recovery plans being developed by Sea Bright officials call for protecting the borough from…

  • Navigating the complex course of municipal court

    Those with traffic, other violations have options for minimizing charges BY JESSICA D’AMICO, THOMAS CASTLES & JACK MURTHA Staff Writers Area municipal courts see a multitude of traffic-related offenses at their sessions. For drivers facing such charges, it is helpful to go in armed with one’s options and some knowledge of the rules of law.…

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