• ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ benefit concert Feb. 18

    WEST LONG BRANCH — “Sing, Sing, Sing,” a benefit concert, will fill Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre with Broadway songs, tap dancing and music, music, music on Friday, Feb. 18. Organized by Broadway veteran David J.V. Meenan, of Middletown, the concert is being staged to benefit Dana Lewis, a performer who graced the stage for years…

  • Black History Month poetry reading Feb. 21

    WEST LONG BRANCH — In celebration of Black History Month, Monmouth University will host a reading by poet Aracelis Girmay on Feb. 21. A lively reader of her own work, Girmay will present an hour of exciting, moving and memorable poems beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Wilson Hall Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave. The event is…

  • business briefs 

    Snelling Staffing–The Wyckoff Group, a local group of staffing franchises, announced the celebration of Snelling Staffing Services’ 60th anniversary. Since 1951, Snelling Staffing Services has provided fullservice staffing solutions to local businesses and has been recognized as an employment industry leader. Founded in 1951, Snelling & Snelling was established when Bob Snelling opened his first…

  • Goddard School to award alumni scholarship

    WEST LONG BRANCH — The Goddard School in West Long Branch is calling out to all Goddard School alumni. The organization has announced that it will be accepting applications for its annual $10,000 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is given to one alumnus each year and helps to finance the tuition of the…

  • W.L.B. plans to replace aging fire truck

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — With some help from Monmouth University, the West Long Branch Fire Department is looking to purchase a brand-new fire truck by 2012. Fred Migliaccio, vice president of WLB Fire Company No. 2, speaking at the Jan. 19 Borough Council meeting, outlined the department’s plan to replace one…

  • Fun at Seashore Day Camp

    Clockwise from top: Children make ice cream sundaes during Seashore Day Camp’s 85th Fun Day celebration in Long Branch on Feb. 12. Jack Kaplan, of Sea Bright, enjoys some of the toys on hand. Children watch a magic show. Max Hinchliffe, of Fair Haven, enjoys an ice cream sundae. More photos at gmnews.com.

  • Library offers free tax prep

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Public Librarywill host free tax preparation by community volunteers from Feb. 11-April 15. This service is first come, first served, so patrons are advised to arrive early and sign in at the Reference Desk. Also, come prepared with all the necessary information to ensure the best and quickest service…

  • Workshops, job fair to be held in Long Branch

    LONG BRANCH — Is 2011 your year to find new employment? Start with the Long Branch Job Fair 2011 held at Brookdale Community College’s Long Branch Higher Education Center located at 213 Broadway. Jobseekers are invited to participate in free résumé-building workshops on Thursday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m., or Friday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. or…

  • Howell Ice World is George Haviland’s Stanley Cup

    Middletown native sees dream come true with opening of arena BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Youngsters try out the ice at Howell Ice World, a new facility on Route 547, Howell, that offers hockey, figure skating and public skating sessions. ERIC SUCAR staff George Haviland has his Stanley Cup. It is Howell Ice World, the…

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