• David W. Smith

    Mr. Smith, 93, of Colts Neck, died July 25, 2009, at home. He was born in West Long Branch, raised in Glen Rock and had lived in Shrewsbury before settling to Colts Neck. Mr. Smith was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in World War II as a pilot in the Air Corps. He retired as…

  • Raymond Grassi

    Mr. Grassi, 79, of Lakewood, died at home July 31, 2009, after a long illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). A native New Yorker, he lived much of his life in Tinton Falls and Colts Neck before moving to Lakewood nine years ago. Mr. Grassi served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean…

  • Eating fish can be hazardous to humans

    N.Y. Fish Inc. is recalling packages of I “Heart” N.Y. Fish brand smoked salmon — sold in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Connecticut, Maryland, and several other states — because they could be contaminated with listeria (AP story). This is yet another reminder that eating fish can be as hazardous to humans as it is…

  • Ladacin receives grant for literacy project

    The Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Goodlettsville, Tenn., has awarded Ladacin Network, Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, a $18,896 grant to support its “Lifetime of Learning” literacy project for children and adults with disabilities. Ladacin is a nonprofit agency that provides educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for people with cerebral palsy or other physical…

  • Lieutenant governor role must be defined

    For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. Candidates for governor have announced their picks but not much has been said about the responsibilities and powers of a lieutenant governor. The…

  • Blood drive at Tinton Falls Red Cross Aug. 19

    American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, will hold a blood drive 1-7 p.m. Aug. 19. Individuals scheduling a summer blood donation through Sept. 20 are eligible to win a free overnight stay and a $200 gift card to an Atlantic City casino hotel. All presenting donors will also be…

  • Investigate facts on health care reform, Medicare

    Fixing our broken health care system is far too important to be derailed by myths and scare tactics perpetuated by special interest groups trying to block progress on health care reform. You may have heard the outrageous claim that health care reform will get rid of Medicare. In fact, for people in Medicare, health care…

  • CASA ‘Step Up for a Child’ 5K on Aug. 29

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Monmouth County, Eatontown, and members of Jersey Shore Running Club will team up for Step Up for a Child 5k and fun walk Aug. 29. The event will be at Joe Palaia Park, Ocean Township. Registration is 8 a.m., and the 5k run/walk 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit…

  • Pols thanked for cleanup of Branchport Creek

    Iwould like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande, as well as to their legislative staff, for their hard work in assisting the Borough of Oceanport to remediate the pollution from Branchport Creek. Although the mayor and Borough Council continue to work with…

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