• Cuts to Title X will affect women’s health care

    Gov. Chris Christie’s destructive elimination of state funding for women’s health centers is being followed by similar assaults on women in pending bills sponsored by Republicans in the House of Representatives. They would expand Gov. Christie’s action by denying Title X federal funding of women’s health centers all across the country. Title X, established in…

  • If Congress cuts funds, health center may close

    A s the CEO of the Monmouth Family Health Center, which employs 60 and cares for 14,000 underserved individuals, I am alarmed that the U.S. House would consider cutting an effective program such as Community Health Centers, especially at a time when Congress should be seeking ways to contain unnecessary health care spending as well…

  • Elks & LBHA sponsoring pro wrestling March 18

    LONG BRANCH — The city’s new Bucky James Community Center at 231 Wilbur RayAve. will host a night of National Wrestling Superstars pro wrestling action on Friday, March 18, at 7:35 p.m. in a benefit fundraiser for the Long Branch Housing Authority, Maestro Community Development, and the Long Branch Elks. Atag-teammain event has been set…

  • St. James hosts jazz concert Feb. 26

    LONG BRANCH — The Music at St. James’ series will take on a new beat Feb. 26 as the New York-based jazz quartet Blue Strings and Ivory performs in an evening concert at the church. The 8 p.m. performance will include jazz standards plus original works composed by the trio’s pianist, Anwar Sawyer. Blue Strings…

  • Wellness Community programs focus on cancer survivorship

    EATONTOWN — The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road in Eatontown, offers free monthly and special programs for people affected by cancer.  Lunch & Learn, “Homeopathy: Basic Principles,” will take place 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. The program will provide an introduction to homeopathic remedies for first-aid situations and common illnesses such as bruises, colds,…

  • Long Branch receives municipal recycling grant

    Long Branch officials will be making an extra effort to improve recycling throughout the city by purchasing paired trash and recycling containers to be used on the beachfront, promenade, downtown and other public areas, thanks to a $15,000 municipal recycling grant. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented a check in the amount of…

  • in service 

    Air Force Airman Semir Haskovic, son of Hadija Haskovic of Long Branch, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic…

  • Environmental inventory of city nears completion

    Commission will hold public hearing on March 16 BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Residents will soon have the opportunity to provide input on an environment resource inventory of the city (ERI), which is being compiled by a group of volunteers. The Long Branch Environmental Commission set March 16 as the date for a…

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