• Margaret J. Hawxhurst

    Mrs. Hawxhurst, 69, died May 12, 2011, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She had resided in Eatontown and Shrewsbury before moving to Port St. Lucie and Cape Coral, Fla., 15 years ago. She was predeceased by a daughter, Kathleen Glendenning. Mrs. Hawxhurst is survived by her husband of 53 years, William H. Hawxhurst; her…

  • Get a ‘Taste of Bradley Beach’ Saturday with food, crafts, music

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Bradley Beach boardwalk The charm of a seaside town is proudly shown in Bradley Beach. With a stretch of beach neighboring Ocean Grove andAvon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach has a long history dating back to the 17th century. According to borough history, in the early part of the 20th century Bradley Beach became…

  • ‘The Everglades, Vanishing Splendor — An Awakening’

    “Everglades Landscape 1” limited edition Ultrachrome archival print The Monmouth Museum is hosting an exhibition of photographs that highlight the lush landscapes, diverse species and majesty of the endangered Florida Everglades ecosystem. “The Everglades, Vanishing Splendor — An Awakening, Photographs by Anthony Almeida” opened May 15 and will run through July 3 at the museum,…

  • ‘Soundstage’ event ends on a high note for all

    BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Alicia Madison and Dan Weltman The sun shone brightly upon those who attended Greater Media Newspapers’ “Soundstage” fundraising event on May 7, enhancing the spirits of those who enjoyed the food and entertainment provided in the tropical surroundings of Bar Anticipation, Lake Como. Close to $3,400 was raised and will be…

  • Michael W. Thorne Run

    Runners observe the national anthem before the start of the ninth annual Michael W. Thorne Scholarship 4-Mile Run/Walk held at Franklin Lake Park in West Long Branch on May 14. The run is sponsored by West Long Branch Fire Company No. 2 in honor of the fallen firefighter who died in the line of duty…

  • NOTES

    The Eatontown Lions club will host its 13th annual Phil Wellington Memorial Golf Outing June 14 at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. The event will benefit the Fisher House and the Captain James M. Gurbisz Foundation. For details, visit www.eatontownlions.org. ***** The Two Rivers Garden Tour, a two-day event featuring tours of six gardens in…

  • stork club 

    Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announced the following births: April 11, a girl to Jennifer and Christian Lepore of Ocean, April 16, a girl to Kristyn C. and Michael A. Hathaway of Eatontown/ Union, April 18, a girl to Raigan and Mike Rosell of West Long Branch. Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the…

  • T.F. man indicted in death of Little Silver principal

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LITTLE SILVER — A Tinton Falls man has been indicted in the death of former Little Silver educator Don E. Merce in an accident that occurred more than three years ago. Dennis Smentkowski, a Tinton Falls resident and former Long Branch police officer, was indicted by a Grand Jury April 25…

  • Takanassee exhibit to open at historical museum

    The boathouse at Takanassee’s Life-Saving Station No. 5, constructed in 1879 as part of the upgrade of the service from a string of volunteer crews to a disciplined, professional organization. OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Ocean Township Historical Museum has announced the opening of “Shipwrecks, Lifesaving and the Story of Takanassee,” a new exhibit, on Saturday,…

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