• Keeping Long Branch beautiful

    Above: Larry Florida, of Elberon, is one of the volunteers working to clean debris from the area around Lake Takanassee on May 8. Lauren Rivera, of Long Branch, volunteers at the cleanup, sponsored by the Long Branch Environmental Commission. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY

  • Suicide prevention bill a tribute to local veteran

    Holt says government failed Army sergeant from East Brunswick BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer A fter two combat tours in Iraq, Coleman Bean of East Brunswick sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder Sgt. Coleman Bean PTSD), but he did not receive the support that is in place for many returning veterans. Bean was a member…

  • Tara’s Law will protect disabled from abuse

    Sen. Beck’s advocacy leads to safeguards for developmentally disabled BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Alocal family’s quest for justice after the death of their young relative has resulted in landmark legislation signed into law that will protect developmentally disabled people who are in the care of the state. “This is a great first step,” said…

  • Committee advances legislation that seeks to hike racing purses

    The Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee has unanimously approved a plan that would permit the Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, and Monmouth Park, Oceanport, to run fewer races, which would increase the amount of purses and revive New Jersey’s horse racing industry, according to a press release. The legislation is sponsored by Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande…

  • GMN photographers honored in NJPA contest

    Greater Media Newspapers’ Photo Department took home seven awards in the New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2009. The newspaper group, based in Freehold, publishes 10 weeklies, serving Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. “Ride Down” by Eric Sucar, 2nd place, Feature Head photographer Jeff Granit took first place in the Feature Picture Story…

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    Attendees are reflected in the memorial wall prior to the start of the 15th anniversary Remembrance Day ceremony held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel on May 7. The N.J. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs awarded New Jersey Distinguished Service medals, Vietnam Service medals and other state military awards to 77…

  • Priest honored with title of monsignor

    BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Monsignor Sam A. Sirianni FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The Rev. Sam A. Sirianni came to St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church, Georgia Road, in January 2009 to lead the parish as its pastor. On April 23, Sirianni, 56, was elevated to the position of monsignor during an Investiture ceremony at…

  • ‘Art in the Park’ signals summer in the city

    LONG BRANCH — When Memorial Day weekend opens the summer season at the Jersey Shore, it’s time for one of the largest outdoor art happenings in New Jersey, the annual “Art in the Park” event. On Sunday, May 30, the Long Branch Arts Council in partnership with the Long Branch Historical Association and the City…

  • Nominations sought for planning awards

    The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2010 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “The annual planning awards are an important way for the county to recognize people, organizations and…

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