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    Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announces the birth of a girl July 5 to Vittoria and David Abromaitis of Wayside. Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the birth of a boy on July 3 to Kelly Ann and Brent Borg of Ocean Township. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the following births: June 21,…

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    Festivalgoers grab a bite to eat at the Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival, the final concert in the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation’s summer series, held along the promenade in Long Branch on Aug. 25. The event featured jazz and blues musicians, food, crafters and activities. ERIC SUCAR

  • Slocums of New Jersey set 2012 reunion

    The Slocums of New Jersey will hold their annual family reunion Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a. m. to 4 p.m. at The Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch. All interested parties are welcome to attend. A Dutch lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your records and meet other family members with…

  • Bruce Springsteen symposium to be held at Monmouth U

    WEST LONG BRANCH — A symposium on academic research and thought based on the life and work of legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer Bruce Springsteen will be held Sept. 14-16 at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. “Glory Days: A Bruce Springsteen Symposium” is being organized by Dr. Mark Bernhard, associate provost at the University…

  • School supply drive falls far short of donations

    Long Branch Concordance’s past drives have outfitted 600 students BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The drive that usually outfits close to 600 Long Branch students with school uniforms and school supplies has been canceled due to a lack of donations. “We didn’t get enough donations to warrant having the big distribution,” Lisa…

  • Annual Pier House 5K to be held Sept. 3

    The revitalized Long Branch beachfront will serve as the site of the ninth annual Pier House 5K road race on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. Race time is 8:30 a.m. In the past eight years, race proceeds of over $15,000 have been donated to several area charities including Habitat for Humanity, CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Long…

  • Chore-free gardening … an oxymoron?

    “Gardening is about enjoying the smellof things growing in the soil, getting dirtywithout feeling guilty, and generally takingthe time to soak up a little peace and serenity.” — L. Karstens We constantly look for vibrant flowers that won’t quit despite heat or lack of water. Now here is an improved native winner, featuring fantastic cultivars.…

  • Picketer’s aim at Longstreet Farm is misplaced

    I have been visiting Longstreet Farm frequently over the past few years — photographing everything that I could find that would become the definitive record of this living-history gem. I have seen a corps of dedicated people tirelessly work to maintain this patch of rural past for the education of all who enter the visitor…

  • Don’t exploit national tragedy for political reasons

    There are many different ways to express our grief at a national tragedy such as the massacre in Colorado. Some might send notes of condolence or offer up prayers for the speedy recovery of the victims. Others, such as the cartoonist for Greater Media Newspapers, express their “anguish and empathy” by creating an editorial cartoon…

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