• Maroon and White Team Camp features area girls hoops teams

    Maroon and White Team Camp features area girls hoops teams

    By Matthew Rocco Local girls basketball teams will soon take the court in front of college recruiters at Red Bank Regional High School, which will host the Maroon and White Team Camp starting July 27. The annual showcase, now in its eighth year, will feature 25 teams from across New Jersey, plus two New York…

  • Monmouth Medical Center names chief operating officer

    Monmouth Medical Center names chief operating officer

    LONG BRANCH — Monmouth Medical Center recently announced the addition of Eric Carney to the facility’s leadership team as chief operating officer. In this position, Carney will be responsible for the oversight of all clinical and non-clinical departments at Monmouth Medical Center. He previously served as vice president of operations at Saint Barnabas Medical Center…

  • Union supports Monmouth County Reliability Project

    Union supports Monmouth County Reliability Project

    I have lived, worked and raised my family in central New Jersey for 63 years. As the president and business manager of IBEW Local Union 1289, I am also responsible for the livelihoods of nearly 1,400 members. Stable Monmouth County economic growth, strong local businesses and a good quality of life for residents require a…

  • Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park

    Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — It’s off to the races to help raise funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain and central nervous system tumors. The Kortney Rose Foundation will serve as the host to its 11th annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run at…

  • Eatontown council mourns, honors students, updates Monmouth Mall

    Eatontown council mourns, honors students, updates Monmouth Mall

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN – A recent Borough Council meeting saw some highs and lows as the governing body recognized local students for achievements outside of the classroom, discussed a new trap, neuter and release program, provided a quick update on the Monmouth Mall redevelopment and grieved the loss of a “hometown…

  • Long Branch to meet with Vine Court residents

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — For the second straight City Council meeting, residents of Vine Court expressed concerns for traffic and parking on their street. During the July 12 meeting, several residents requested the city make changes as they claim conditions have worsened. “The mayor is on vacation, and he should be…

  • Long Branch Library Director honored as Librarian of the Year

    Long Branch Library Director honored as Librarian of the Year

    By Kenny Walter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH- It took only three years for Tonya Garcia to ascend to the top of her profession. Garcia, the Long Branch Public Library Director, was recently awarded by the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) as Librarian of the Year. “Every year the NJLA takes a librarian out of their…

  • Local EMS volunteers receive scholarships

    Local EMS volunteers receive scholarships

    The EMS Council of New Jersey (EMSCNJ) recently awarded 17 academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students for 2016. Rachel Mann of the Holmdel First Aid Squad’s cadet program, who is a member of the Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad, was one of six graduates to receive a $1,000 Gail Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, awarded to those earning advanced…

  • Benefit concert for animal shelter set for July 25 at Pollak Theatre

    Benefit concert for animal shelter set for July 25 at Pollak Theatre

    WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre will host a concert featuring several musicians to raise funds for the Humane Society of Tinton Falls at 8 p.m. July 25 at 400 Cedar Ave. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society, which does not receive funding from the county or state. Vaune Peck, director of the Monmouth University…

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