• 180 seeks volunteers for CSVA training

    For over 30 years, 180 Turning Lives Around (180) has been dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual violence, which affects our community. The private nonprofit 180 will be conducting a training course this fall for confidential sexual violence advocate (CSVA) volunteers. Applications are currently being accepted, and interviews will begin shortly. Confidential sexual violence…

  • A sad day for Raritan Bay

    Locals decry forced removal of Baykeeper oyster project BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer An effort to restore the eastern oyster population to the Keyport Harbor officially came to a close on Aug. 9, a day that marked the shutdown of the largest shellfish restoration project in New Jersey and New York. Meredith Comi (c), NY/NJ…

  • stork club •••

    Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announced the following births: A girl to Bernadette and Wilshire Acedera of Ocean Township on June 2; A boy to Alicia Quiles-Nieves and Jarret Toussanit of West Long Branch on July 11; A boy to Natalie and Hugo Sanchez of Ocean on July 15; A girl to Yateisha L.…

  • in the service •••

    Army Pfc. Dariel W. Charleswell, the brother of Labria Charleswell of Eatontown, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and…

  • Celebrities, congressman, physicians support FAAN Walk on Sept. 11

    More than 1,500 walkers expected at L.B. Boardwalk Last year’s FAAN Walk for Food Allergies attracted about 1,000 participants. Organizers expect to draw a larger crowd to the Long Branch Boardwalk on Sept. 11. LONG BRANCH — Keeping children with food allergies safe is a constant concern for their loved ones. And that’s one reason…

  • Wave of Hope donates $7,000 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital

    The Wave of Hope Foundation, along with the staff, administrators and Board of Education members of the Long Branch public schools, is working hard to keep alive the dream of the late Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lex Tucci, Wave of Hope president, Nicole Pellegrino Trainor, a volunteer with the foundation,…

  • Ocean Twp. police on lookout for drivers violating cell phone laws

    BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Township police have begun an initiative dubbed “Hang Up! Just Drive” to crack down on chatting drivers. “This initiative that we’re starting this week will continue as long as we see violations,” said Capt. Kevin McDermott in an interview last week. “We’ll be running increased patrols, and…

  • City hopes for state $$ for oceanfront upgrades

    Council approves application for $800K in Green Acres funds BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Despite nearly missing the deadline, Long Branch officials are hopeful that their application for a grant will warrantmore than $800,000 in state funds for improvements to the oceanfront. The Long Branch City Council during its Aug. 10 meeting unanimously approved a…

  • Vietnam Era Center to host ’60s Family Day

    HOLMDEL — The Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center, Holmdel, will host a 1960s Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 21. The event will include family activities related to the Vietnam War time period, which will take place throughout the day. The 1960s Family Day will mimic a Vietnam era field day. The event is for…

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