• Lifeguards focus on versatility for tourney

    Long Branch team finishes 1st in annual tournament BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Above: Monmouth County lifeguard squads competed in six different relay races during the 12th annual Monmouth County Lifeguard Tournament held at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch on July 29. Below: Lifeguards await the start of the tournament. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR…

  • Show your love for the shore

    American Littoral Society launches ‘Share the Shore’ at 26 locations Aug. 20 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The American Littoral Society (ALS) is asking coastal enthusiasts to help celebrate its 50th anniversary during the inaugural “Share the Shore,” an event that celebrates the coastline. “Share the Shore” will take place on Aug. 20 simultaneously at…

  • Manahassett Park phase II approved

    Concession building, portable restrooms to be constructed with $540K in Green Acres funds BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Plans have been set in motion for the second and final phase of Long Branch’s park and sports complex. The City Council passed a resolution approving the design plan for the phase II of Manahassett Creek Park during…

  • Photo

    Area lifeguards compete in the relay sprint event during the 12th annual Monmouth County Lifeguard Tournament held at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch on July 29 and Aug. 2. Story and more photos, page 3 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Peddie swimmers achieve Gold standard at state meet

    Peddie Aquatics’ swimmers raced to 39 finals finishes (top eight) and earned 16 “gold” times at the New Jersey 12 & Under and 13 & Over Silver & Bronze Championships. The 12& Under meet was held at Princeton University (July 16-17) and the 13 & Over meet was at Rutgers University (July 22-24). Those earning…

  • Win in Cooperstown is big for Millstone Little League

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent The Central Jersey Braves 12U baseball team from Millstone recently won a baseball showcase in Cooperstown, N.Y. When the Central Jersey Braves 12U baseball team that is a member of the USABL won a baseball showcase in Cooperstown, N.Y., recently, it was a source of pride for the Millstone Little League.…

  • Rose society to meet Aug. 27 in Tinton Falls

    Jersey Shore Rose Society, an affiliate of the American Rose Society, will hold a meeting Aug. 27 in the Community Room of the Kensington CourtAssisted Living Facility, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. The beginners clinic will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m., with the main meeting and activity from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The activity is yet…

  • Indoor theme park getting set to open

    iPlay America will host job fair in Freehold Twp., Aug. 12-13 & Aug. 26-27 BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP— Residents of Freehold Township and neighboring communities will have a chance to enjoy a New Jersey boardwalk experience long after the summer vendors have packed up their games and prizes. An indoor theme…

  • Annual walk to raise awareness of food allergy

    More than 1,500 walkers are expected at Long Branch boardwalk Sept. 18 LONG BRANCH — As any parent knows, life with children is a balancing act between worrying for their safety and setting them free to grow and meet new challenges. For parents of children with food allergies, that balancing act is even more pronounced.…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community