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    Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the birth of a girl on Aug. 18 to Amee and Rajat Kapoor of Long Branch. Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, announces the birth of a girl on Aug. 19 to Nikki Leilani Aromando and Dana Nathaniel Green of Eatontown.

  • Columbus Day parade steps off Sunday, Oct. 10

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch/West Long Branch Columbus Day parade will be held Sunday, Oct. 10. The parade steps off at 12:45 p.m. from the Vantage Point office complex on Route 36 and proceeds up Broadway for approximately 1.5 miles. The Columbus Day parade has a long history in the city of Long Branch…

  • October programs at L.B. Library

    LONG BRANCH — Back-to-school time brings great programs for children and parents at the Long Branch Free Public Library. A book signing will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Elberon Branch, 168 Lincoln Ave. Author Sharon Hazard will sign copies of her new book “The City Beyond…

  • City acts to secure pier funding

    Council approves measures to qualify for federal grants BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — With $3.7 million in grant money already secured and allocated for the design of the proposed pier and ferry terminal, the Long Branch City Council took the next step to ensure that funding will continue for the project. The…

  • Bill mandates dating violence education

    Measure would require schools to include dating abuse in health education BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The state Assembly is expected to vote later this month on a bill mandating that New Jersey schools offer instruction and policies about dating violence and abuse. Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-11th District), a sponsor of…

  • Variety of orchids available at auction

    The largest orchid auction in the Mid-Atlantic region is scheduled for Oct. 9 at the Colts Neck Fire House No. 1, Route 537, Colts Neck. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for a preview. Orchids of all colors, shapes and sizes will be sold at an auction to…

  • Ocean Twp. receives county municipal-recycling grant

    Ocean Township is among three municipalities that received the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders 2010 municipal-recycling grants. The Municipal Recycling Services Improvement Grants stem from the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which the freeholders updated in March 2009. “A major emphasis of this plan was to increase recycling efforts, making recycling more convenient and visible…

  • Monmouth Park needs short-, long-term answers

    Locals cautiously optimistic at final gaming summit BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Just days after state legislators held the third and final gaming summit, Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon sees answers coming soon for the future of Monmouth Park. Mahon, who gave the opening address at the Sept. 29 summit held at Monmouth Park, said he…

  • Shana Surf Jam Pro Am

    Left to right: Kim Kepich competes in the women’s short board competition at the third annual Shana Surf Jam Pro Am, held at the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion on Oct. 2. The contest included long board, short board and bodyboard events for men, women and juniors. Brandon Garlaza competes in the junior men’s short board…

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