• Website launched by Brain Injury Assoc.

    A Brain Injury Association of New Jersey has launched a new website, NJteenDriving. com, to help increase awareness and educate parents about the risks associated with teen driving. Information available on the site includes the risk factors that play a role in teen crashes, details of the Graduated Driver License program (GDL), current and relevant…

  • Blood drive Aug. 5 in Tinton Falls

    The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, will hold a blood drive 1-7 p.m. Aug. 5. To thank those who schedule a summer blood donation, every week through Sept. 20, the American Red Cross will raffle one free overnight stay along with a $200 gift card to an Atlantic…

  • Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge Aug. 7

    The Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge presented by the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) on behalf of the U.S. Navy will be held 8 a.m. Aug. 7 at Pier Village Beach, Pavilion and Ocean Avenues, Long Branch. Anyone age 13-26 may participate. The Challenge is a series of physical fitness events challenging athletes to maximize…

  • Rich Veth Golf Outing slated for Aug. 3

    The Rich Veth Memorial Golf Outing will be held Aug. 3 at SunEagles Golf Course, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Registration and breakfast will be 7:15 a.m., followed at 8 a.m. by a shotgun start. The cost is $150, and tee ads are $75. There will also be a barbecue luncheon with prizes. Proceeds benefit a scholarship…

  • Entries sought for cover design contest

    Jersey Shore Public Relations and AdvertisingAssociation (JSPRAA) has announced a cover design competition and scholarship for students attending vocational school, high school, or college. The winning entry will be published on the cover of the 35th Annual JASPERAwards programinOctober. In addition, the winner will be the guest of JSPRAA at the awards dinner at the…

  • LBHS Class of ’49 to hold reunion

    The Long Branch High School Class of 1949 will hold its 60-year reunion dinner on Sept. 26 at Mr. C’s Restaurant, Allenhurst Beach Club, Allenhurst. For more information, email [email protected].

  • Park System to host Woods Hollow Classic

    The Monmouth County Park System will host the Woods Hollow Classic Mountain Bike Race Aug. 8 in the open fields and woodlands at Tatum Park, Holland Road, Middletown. The 11 ¼-mile race begins 8 a.m., and 7 ½-mile race 9:45 a.m. Beginners are encouraged to ride the course ahead of time. Cost is $20 before…

  • August is Children’s Vision and Learning Month

    I’m writing to commend Gov. Jon Corzine for recently declaring August Children’s Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning. As parents prepare students for the coming school year with new clothes and supplies — as…

  • Nothing done under cover of darkness at Hancock

    I am writing to set the record straight concerning the recent guest editorial, "NPS violates public trust with Ft. Hancock lease." All the steps we have taken to save historic Fort Hancock have been done in full consultation with government attorneys, government contract specialists and business management professionals. Two federal courts and the Department of…

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