• On Campus

    The University of Scranton (Pa.), announced the following local student named to the dean’s list for the fall semester: Nicole E. Bianco of Eatontown, a junior studying psychology. Rowan University, Glassboro, has named the following local students to its dean’s list for the fall semester: from Eatontown, Pauline M. Robinson, Jason S. Elhomsi, Amie L.…

  • ‘Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape’

    Monmouth University is hosting “Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape,” an exhibition of photographs and interviews by Jonathan Torgovnik. This exhibition, which has been previously seen at the United Nations, will be at the Pollak Theatre Gallery in West Long Branch during March and April. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Intended…

  • ‘Guys and Dolls’

    September McCarthy rehearses the role of Sarah in the musical “Guys and Dolls,” which will be performed at Ocean Township Intermediate School March 11-13. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Latino network wants all to participate in census

    The Latino Action Network (LAN) is urging members of New Jersey’s Latino community — including undocumented immigrants — to participate fully in Census 2010, and said it is opposed to efforts by a minority to encourage a boycott of the national population count. According to a press release from the LAN, in the coming months…

  • NJ Transit director seeks public input

    Hearing will be held March 26 in Long Branch NJ Transit Executive Director James Weinstein has announced that the statewide transit agency is aggressively confronting current and future budget shortfalls that have arisen due to the severe national recession and the state’s $2.2 billion currentyear budget gap, and $11 billion 2011 budget gap. In a…

  • In the Service

    Army Pvt. Kevin J. Cleary, son of Brian Cleary 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 traditions.…

  • Marathon runners can help local families

    LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center will partner with the New Jersey Marathon 2010 to help raise funds for LBC programs. The New Jersey Marathon, scheduled for May 2 features a full marathon, half-marathon and relay races. Runners are encouraged to join Team LBC to support the programs and services of…

  • Ocean advocacy group hosts Beach Sweeps forum

    MIDDLETOWN — Clean Ocean Action (COA) will celebrate a milestone in its Beach Sweeps program by hosting the first Beach Sweep 25! Symposium: A Generation of Action Against Beach Litter on Saturday, March 13, at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The symposium will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m., followed by a…

  • St. James hosts Lenten Concert March 7

    LONG BRANCH — The Choir of St. James Church will present a concert of meditational music for the season of Lent at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 7. The program will include William Byrd’s “Mass for 4 Voices” and the “Solemn Mass (Messe Solennelle)” of Louis Vierne. Andrew Senn, director of music at First Presbyterian…

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