• Elks’ dinners offer hearty fare

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch ElksLodgewill continue its tradition of hosting dinners for the community during February. The Elks’monthly fish/chicken/ribs dinner will be served 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Dinner is served with coleslaw, french fries, bread and butter, coffee/tea and dessert. The cost is $7 per person. The monthly all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will…

  • Nonprofit to return to Officers Row

    AIDS Resource Foundation for Children negotiating lease with National Park Service BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent The National Park Service (NPS) has signed a letter of intent to begin negotiations with theAIDSResource Foundation for Children (ARFC) to lease one of the historic Officers Row buildings at Fort Hancock to the nonprofit. According to a press release…

  • Sometimes, we all need a coach in our corner

    CODA GREG BEAN Now that I’m not punching a time clock any longer, I’m always looking for ways to supplement the family’s bottom line without taking too much time away from doing things I really want to do, but don’t put much in the old checking account, at least so far. And after reading a…

  • Resident sees racism in candidate’s remarks

    Potential Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich shows his rednecked racism in proposing that urban poor kids be hired as janitor aides in schools. In a later speech, in response to the loud outcries of racism, Gingrich tried to hide his racism by including jobs in libraries, etc. As the East Orange City Engineer with 10…

  • Brookdale to host Feb. 24 job fair

    LONG BRANCH — Brookdale Community College will host its annual Community Job Fair at the Long Branch Higher Education Center, 213 Broadway, on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Priority Pass holders will be welcomed from 9 to 10 a.m., with open admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Priority Passes will…

  • Eatontown approves housing for residents with special needs

    Affordable Housing Alliance will purchase, renovate and administer the group home BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — In approximately six months, a home on Rose Court will be ready to house residents with special needs. A resolution approved by the Borough Council unanimously at the Jan. 25 meeting authorizes the Affordable Housing Alliance to…

  • City seeks to remain a regional center

    Council approves action plan, timeline required by state BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city is closing in on the final steps for retaining its designation as a regional center, which gives Long Branch an edge in obtaining financing and state approvals. “In a nutshell, the benefits come down to the state looking…

  • Monmouth U celebrates Black History Month

    WEST LONG BRANCH — In celebration of Black History Month, Monmouth University is hosting a series of programs to celebrate African American heritage. Events are free and open to the public. On Thursday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. in the Club Dining Room of Magill Commons, Negro League Baseball expert Larry Hogan will present “Before…

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