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    FC5 Sportsmanship Award winner Alex Mango, of West Long Branch, poses with West Long Branch boys basketball coach Nick Cammarano following the second annual FC5 Basketball Tournament held in honor of Frankie S. Caltabilota Jr. at Shore Regional High School on Jan. 7.

  • Hundreds head to Sandy Hook for women’s lifeguard tourney

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Competitors face off in the 1,000-yard Surfboat Challenge during the 29th annual All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at Sandy Hook on July 31. Sponsored by the National Park Service, the tournament featured more than 260 lifeguards from throughout the region competing in 10 different events. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF I t was…

  • Short month is long on activities at parks

    February may be the shortest month of the year, but the Monmouth County Park System packs it with fun activities for residents to enjoy. From open ceramics to the blacksmith demonstration, there’s plenty to do in the parks. Don’t worry about planning ahead since these programs allow visitors to just stop by and enjoy. No…

  • Minority caucus plans countywide voting bloc

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Lorenzo “Bill” Dangler With an eye on the 2013 election season, the new Minority Caucus of Monmouth County is working to consolidate a voting bloc large enough to effect real change in the months and years ahead. According to caucus Chairman Lorenzo Dangler, the goal is to forge a collective…

  • L.B. seeks improved communication system

    BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Citing issues with communication during the late December blizzard, city officials say they may implement a new alert system in the near future. The City Council unofficially agreed at its Jan. 11 workshop meeting that the city should purchase the Florida-based CodeRED emergency alert system. The system is…

  • Scam ALERTS

    The following is a brief list of scams that have been reported to area police departments.  Cable TV scam: A caller statesthat he or she is from a reputable cablecompany, and says the company is giving away a 200-channel promotion. Thecaller will only take cash or a prepaiddebit card. Always call the cable company…

  • MLK message resonates in Long Branch

    Rev. Akins: King legacy paved way for Obama BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer A moment of silence is observed before the annual march steps off on Jan. 16 to begin the observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Long Branch. LAUREN CASSELBERRY Capping off nearly a week of events honoring the Rev.…

  • Police: Season of the scam

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Matawan resident Donna Gould never thought she would become a target of a scam. That is, until two weeks ago, when she answered her phone and heard, “Grandma, it’s me.” Thinking it was her grandson Austin, she continued the conversation and listened as the panicked voice on the other end…

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    Members of The Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir from Red Bank perform during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Guild annual program at the Second Baptist Church in Long Branch on Jan. 16. Story, page 3. LAUREN CASSELBERRY

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