• Fort properties can help our veterans

    As a senior citizen, I can well remember when our country was united, patriotic and openly acknowledged God. Much blood was shed over the years to establish, protect, preserve and maintain our freedoms, which today are now being chiseled away right under our noses. If there is any group of people in this country who…

  • This week’s StringFly assignment: Send us your summer photos

    Do you have a summer photograph you would like to see published in Greater Media Newspapers or at GMNews.com? Now you can tell your story through Greater Media StringFly, our citizen journalism photo program. Go to www.GMNews.com/StringFly and find out. Greater Media StringFly gives people of all ages and from all communities the opportunity to…

  • Exhibit showcases election memorabilia

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Just in time for the high-stakes months of the presidential campaign, a new exhibit will open Sept. 9, 1 to 4 p.m., in the Our Town Gallery of the Eden Woolley House at 703 Deal Road. “Election Memorabilia: The Stuff of American Campaigning” showcases a collection of political campaign buttons, banners, signs,…

  • Ocean Grove fall flea market coming up Sept. 8

    The Ocean Grove Giant Fall Flea Market, sponsored by the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The flea market has been an ongoing event for over 30 years. More than 350 vendors offer a wide variety of items, from antique furniture to quilts to…

  • O’Scanlon wants end to red light traffic cameras

    Pending legislation would change or eliminate NJDOT pilot program in 25 towns BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A local legislator is calling for the end of the controversial red light camera program that has been the target of a legal challenge and complaints from motorists. In an Aug. 23 interview, Assemblyman Declan…

  • Ensemble to hold ‘Nutcracker’ auditions

    RED BANK — The Performing Arts Ensemble (PAE) of New Jersey will hold auditions for its 2012 “Nutcracker” season with performances in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Audition times are: Thursday, Aug. 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 9, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Galleria in Red Bank, 2 Bridge Ave. There is no fee to…

  • Friends of museum host benefit Oct. 22

    The Friends of the Monmouth Museum will host “Flowers are a Girl’s Best Friend: Bouquets to Broadway Tunes,” featuring John Newman of Bouquets to Remember, Manasquan, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at the museum in Lincroft. Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for non-members. The reservation deadline is Oct. 17. For more information, contact…

  • Pedestrian safety a concern on Ocean Boulevard

    City to ask county to install flashing lights to warn drivers BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With foot traffic expected to increase as the city installs parking meters along the beachfront, pedestrian safety on Ocean Boulevard has become a concern. City officials said during the Aug. 14 meeting they plan to ask…

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