• Jane Elizabeth Baldachino

    Mrs. Baldachino (nee Sipos), 75, ofAllentown and Barnegat Light, died July 24, 2011. She graduated from Dumont High School and the Catherine Gibbs School in New York City. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Frank Baldachino; three daughters, Deborah Harkness and her husband, Dean, of Beach Haven, Laura Baldachino of Allentown and Lisa Rudman…

  • EMACC Foundation awards scholarships

    RED BANK— Thirteen scholarships were awarded by the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) Educational Foundation at a reception held at the Two River Theater on June 29. Awards of $1,250 each were made to nontraditional students, with one student, Michael Hitchcock, receiving the Florence Forgotson Scholarship of $2,500. Two scholarships were also awarded…

  • Vans Warped Tour

    Fans enjoy a performance by The Word Alive at Vans Warped Tour 2011 held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport on July 24. The post-hardcore band was among the 60-plus bands to perform during the tour’s last stop in New Jersey. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY

  • 85 Years of Seashore

    Clockwise from above: Max White, of Oceanport, cools off during the 85th Anniversary Celebration of Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch on July 23. Youngsters enjoyed diving and swimming and a host of other activities. Local officials and generations of Shore families who attended the camp came together to celebrate the milestone. PHOTOS BY ERIC…

  • Walk4Hearing 5K slated for Oct. 15

    The Hearing Loss Association of New Jersey (HLAA) is hosting the fourth annual Garden State Walk4Hearing on Oct. 15 at Mercer County Park West, West Windsor. The 5K-walk (3.1 miles) will begin with registration at 9 a.m. and the walk will start at 10 a.m. For more information about the Walk4Hearing, or to register, sponsor…

  • Ocean Township Library to host events for all ages in August

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Ocean Township Library will host the following events for all ages during August.  “YouAre Here, orAre You?” 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. Join the Children of the Earth Foundation staff to explore wilderness survival, tracking and awareness through demonstrations and activities. For grades six and up. Preregistration is required. Each…

  • See Tim Conway at the Great Auditorium

    There will be laughter under the rafters in the GreatAuditorium when legendary comedian Tim Conway is joined by ChuckMcCann and Louise DuArt at 8 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets ($40, $45 and $50) can be ordered online at www.oceangrove.org or by calling 800-590-4064. The Great Auditorium is located at Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways in Ocean Grove.

  • MCSPCA prepares for adopt-a-thon Aug. 5

    EATONTOWN — The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toAnimals will hold a Midnight Madness Adopt-a-thon on Aug. 5. The SPCA will keep its doors open until midnight and invites members of the community to spend the night with the VIPs (Very Important Pets) at the shelter. According to Laurie Garrison, executive director,…

  • The Smile Cart brings cheer to young patients

    LONG BRANCH — Popular local clown Meg Milligan, also known as MacaroniAnne Cheeze, recently presented a Jester & Pharley Smile Cart to The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. The Jester & Pharley Smile Carts are part of the Southern California-based Jester & Pharley Phund’s efforts to provide emotional support and smiles to young hospital…

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