• Library lion artist to speak

    “Wild Imaginings’ sits outside the Eastern Branch library. SHREWSBURY — Enjoy an evening of images and true-life adventure stories told by sculptor Bart Walter, creator of the lion sculpture that greets visitors at the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch. The Maryland artist who created the “Wild Imaginings” sculpture will give a lecture enriched with visuals…

  • Beach badge bargain’s a success

    Overall beach revenues down, but preseason sales double BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — Despite a rainy summer, preseason beach revenue in the borough was up from last year due to a special incentive offered by the borough. At the Sept. 15 Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Dina Long announced that preseason sales of…

  • Fireman’s Field Day

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Shrewsbury firefighter Mike Ernst fires a hose during the ladder/hose event at Sea Bright’s Fireman’s Field Day on Sept. 27. Sea Bright firefighter P.J. Covert throws a hose during the 1-to-2 event of the field day held at the municipal parking lot. Sea Bright firefighters Brett Murphy,…

  • Little Silver Classic a fun, family race

    LITTLE SILVER — The Little Silver Classic 5K & Kids’ Races will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, at Red Bank Regional (RBR) High School, Ridge Road. The family- and community-oriented event will feature activities for adults and children. The classic kicks off with the “Kids’ Carbo Happy Hour” from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10,…

  • Advocate for ‘voiceless victims’ is honored in D.C.

    MCSPCA’s Amato recognized by National Humane Society BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer Victor “Buddy” Amato EATONTOWN — The chief law enforcement officer for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) was honored in Washington, D.C., last week for his continued dedication to what he calls the “voiceless victims” of senseless…

  • Peter A. Fragale

    Mr. Fragale, 90, of West Long Branch, died Sept. 22, 2009, at Gateway Care Center, Eatontown. He was a pressman at the Newark Star- Ledger and the Long Branch Daily Record. He was predeceased by a brother, Vincent Fragale; and a sister, Sarah Vaccaro, both in 2009. Mr. Fragale is survived by his wife of…

  • Kevork Hovanian, founder of R.B. homebuilder, dies

    BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Kevork S. Hovnanian RED BANK — Kevork S. Hovnanian, founder and chairman of the borough-based homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., died Sept. 24 at New York Presbyterian Hospital at the age of 86. Hovnanian, of Rumson, founded the small family-run company in 1959, and Hovnanian Enterprises grew to become New Jersey’s…

  • Jacqueline Ryan Strang

    Mrs. Strang, 80, of Matawan, died Sept. 20, 2009, at home. She was employed in real estate for 30 years, retiring from Weichert Realtors in 1994. She was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Marino. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert Strang; her children, William and Joanne Strang of Little Silver, Patrice…

  • Great Depression is theme for Archives Day at library

    Monmouth County in the Great Depression is an exhibit that will be on display at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, for the month of October. The display is part of this year’s Archives and History Day, which will be held at the library headquarters on Oct. 10. The keynote speaker will be…

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