• Hydrofracking to be discussed Nov. 17

    The Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club (formerly the Greater Township of Ocean Democratic Club), serving Ocean, Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour and Tinton Falls, will present a seminar on the topic of hydrofracking. The program will be presented after a short business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the West Park Recreation Complex, 615 West Park…

  • City seeks grant to improve Troutman’s Creek drainage

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city is seeking grant funding to help mitigate flooding from Troutman’s Creek after heavy rains. The City Council passed a resolution at the Oct. 25 meeting authorizing an application for an $80,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation to upgrade the drainage system for Troutman’s Creek.…

  • Soup D’Shore: more than a soup kitchen

    Monmouth U students, sorority members volunteer at community kitchen BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Tanya Trinkle, a member of Phi Sigma Sigma at Monmouth University, sets places with placemats decorated by sorority sisters at Soup D’Shore, a soup kitchen at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Long Branch. Christian Klein and Professor John Buzza prepare a…

  • Volunteer helps others to look good, promotes well-being

    BY PATRICIAYOCZIS Correspondent Sandy Marinko styles wigs for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. When Sandy Marinko retired a few years ago as a salon owner and hair stylist, she looked for a place to volunteer where she could interact directly with people who could use her talents. “I wanted something hands-on,” said Marinko, the…

  • Riding the rails with Santa

    DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN My 4-year-old, Casey, is terrified of Santa. We have tried several ways of getting him more comfortable around “that big, red guy.” We’ve eaten breakfast at a chain restaurant while Santa greeted diners (Casey disappeared under the table), we waited on a LONG line to gently place Casey on Santa’s lap…

  • Enjoy your turkey, even if it’s killing our planet

    CODA GREG BEAN Maybe today you’re rushing around to finish shopping for the Thanksgiving dinner you’re cooking for the family this week, and the thorniest issue on your mind is how to get the bird out of the oven at the same time the mashed potatoes are ready. Maybe you’re visiting friends or family for…

  • Blood donors make a difference

    Words cannot express our deep appreciation for those who supported Ava Pellicone’s Memorial Blood Drive at Brookdale Community College on Nov. 1. Whether you donated blood, attempted to donate and were deferred, or volunteered your time assisting donors, we thank you for your time, energy and support in helping others in our community. At this…

  • Eatontown to take control of roads at Parker Village

    BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — With Mayor Gerald Tarantolo voting to break a 3-3 tie vote, the borough agreed to assume responsibility for six roads in the Parker Village development at the Nov. 9 meeting. At the workshop meeting earlier, the road takeover resolution was a topic of discussion with the borough engineer,…

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