• Relive ’70s fad at Ocean Twp. Library

    Back in the 1970s, one of the hottest fads was the Pet Rock. For a short time, everyone wanted a Pet Rock — a small stone that came in a miniature cardboard pet carrier with an instruction booklet. A workshop for teens at the Ocean Township Library is set to relive this fad on July…

  • See Tim Conway at the Great Auditorium

    There will be laughter under the rafters in the Great Auditorium when legendary comedian Tim Conway is joined by Chuck McCann 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…

  • Charges dismissed against L.B. man

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Charges pending against a city man for the past six years were thrown out recently, according to his attorney, Barbara Gonos. According to Gonos, charges against Vincent Lepore were dismissed by Judge Mark Apostolou of Eatontown Municipal Court earlier this month. On July 21, 2005, Lepore was arrested…

  • Submit a photo for local calendar contest

    The annual OceanFirst Bank calendar contest is under way, and photographers are invited to submit original local photographs to be displayed in the bank’s 2012 community calendar. More than 12,000 calendars will be distributed to OceanFirst customers and the general public throughout Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Recognition will be awarded to each photographer featured…

  • Debate over acquisition of fort building continues

    Feasibility, costs related to Mallette Hall at issue among council members BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent EATONTOWN — Mayor Gerald Tarantolo has restated his desire to pursue Fort Monmouth’s Mallette Hall for use as a municipal complex, despite mixed reaction from the Borough Council. The issue resurfaced at the July 13 workshop meeting when Councilman Meir…

  • City tying up loose ends on pier project

    Final design expected to be chosen by fall BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH LONG BRANCH — The city’s plans for an ocean pier are proceeding slowly, with officials considering final design options and dealing with technical issues related to funding for the project. Three designs for the pier were presented last year, and Long…

  • St. Barnabas job fair targets jobs for vets

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Veterans talk to representatives of the St. Barnabas Health Care System about employment opportunities at a job fair on July 14 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. KENNY WALTER Clayton Simpson is one of countless veterans trying to start a new career. That is why Simpson, who served in the…

  • Mon. Reg. plans $12.3M referendum

    District plans eight projects, including solar panels, new gym BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Michael Cavalluzzi, of Eatontown, builds a sand castle near the shoreline at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch on July 16. More photos, page 15 and at gmnews.com. Monmouth Regional High School will undergo major renovations this fall if voters approve…

  • Graber named Allentown’s new boys basketball coach

    BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Football players who are looking to play basketball this winter are seeing plenty of Jay Graber. After finishing his first year as head football coach and leading the Redbirds to a 6-4 record, its best in 30 years, Graber late last month was approved by Allentown’s Board of Education to coach…

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