• Library’s ‘Books for Kids’ begins Nov. 1

    The Monmouth County Library’s annual “Books for Kids” book drive will be held Nov. 1-Dec. 1. Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted at any county library branch, and be distributed to local charities and community agencies that serve children with limited access to books. Started in 1991, “Books for Kids” is a…

  • Local gridiron teams eyeing postseason berths

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer The scramble is officially on for high school football teams jockeying for a spot in the upcoming state tournament. With just two weeks to play before the cutoff, the next two games will help shape the sectional tournament brackets, with only teams with a .500 record or better and enough…

  • McNamara, Capozzi lead RBC to county title

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Red Bank Catholic High School’s girls cross country team delivered a message at the Monmouth County Championships. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Red Bank Regional’s Matt Metlitz (12068) races to the finish line of the Monmouth County Cross Country Championships held at Holmdel Park on Oct. 20.…

  • Vote no to cutting open space funding in Tinton Falls

    On Nov. 3, all New Jersey votersw ill be asked to vote on a ballot question to provide funding for the preservation of open space. In Tinton Falls, voters will also be asked to vote on an additional question to reduce the borough’s open space tax. In these tough economic times, it is understandable that…

  • Invest in future; vote for Open Space Act Nov. 3

    Today it is time to invest in the future, despite our confrontation with the worst economy in a generation. In this economic environment, it is easy to understand the desire to have government pull back and spend less. In some instances, this is the right thing to do. But when it comes to this November’s…

  • The vote goes to…

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN So here we are less than one week from Election Day, Nov. 3, and the time is growing near for people to make their decision about who they want to lead New Jersey for the next three years. The three main candidates for governor are incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine,…

  • Mudslingers open house

    The Mudslingers Pottery Art Show & Sale open house will take place Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-6 p.m. in Red Bank. Mosaic Wall Piece by Jackie Chesley This free annual event, in its 12th year, features local artists Lauren Bellero and Jackie Chesley and will be held at 39 Leroy Place between Broad Street and Maple…

  • Your Turn

    A county ethics board and code are needed now Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin It is sad to watch members of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders quibble over how to get a much-needed county governmental ethics structure up and running. At the heart of it, Republican Freeholder Robert D. Clifton seems to want…

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