• Be grateful for beach staff in Long Branch

    What a great day in Long Branch on Saturday! How lucky am I to live here. Start the day with a power walk on the boardwalk, saying hi to all the regulars and visitors, then off for breakfast for an omelet with all the fixings at Cindy’s — later on lunch with family, at the…

  • Thanks extended to supporters of Oceanfest

    On behalf of the Chamber board of Directors and the Oceanfest Committee, we want to express our thanks and appreciation to the many contributors to the 2009 fireworks fund. The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce has funded the Oceanfest fireworks for 19 years and this year — due to the current economic climate —…

  • July: A garden full of shady characters

    “The best preparation for tomorrow is the proper use of today.” Dr. Stan Toler Reading about cool, new plants inevitably leads to the desire to grow and own them. Here are some favorites of mine, bringing joy to the garden. Plant them; your friends and neighbors will be green with envy! Carex flagellifera — foliage…

  • Emerging Artist: Shin-Young An

    The Monmouth Museum is presenting the third season of its New Jersey Emerging Artists Series in the Nilson Gallery. Partly Guilty 2″ This series continues with an exhibition of oil paintings by artist Shin-Young An, a resident of Palisades Park. “Shin-Young An — Oil Paintings” will run through Aug. 9. Shin-Young creates portraits juxtaposing ordinary,…

  • Oh yes, it’s ladies night, and the feeling is right

    Coda • GREG BEAN This presentation of the Greg Bean Common Sense Award goes to New Jersey Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, who has struck a blow against stupid bureaucratic intervention in the private sector. Specifically, Kean — who represents Essex, Union, Somerset and Morris counties — called on state Democrats last week to support…

  • Giant breed rescue group facing difficult times

    Volunteer group feeling the pinch of soured economy BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer New Egypt’s Linda and Larry Gress with Faith, a Great Dane, at the All About Them Giant Breed Rescue. The Gresses are seeking more adoptive families and donations to help them maintain the rescue. PLUMSTED — Tough economic times are not only…

  • Christie taps Monmouth sheriff as lt. governor running mate

    New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie on Monday picked Kim Guadagno, the current Monmouth County sheriff and a former federal prosecutor, to run on his ticket for lieutenant governor. In the November election, New Jersey residents will elect a lieutenant governor for the first time. “As a federal prosecutor and later as the Monmouth…

  • Freehold rocker coming to county fair

    No, it’s not Springsteen,but a very special tribute at Monmouth fair BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Amusician who was raised in Freehold will be coming home to perform the music of Freehold’s own rock icon and native son. Freehold native Josh Schreiber (above) will bring his performance of “Springsteen – The Premier Tribute” to…

  • Quest for the perfect seat

    Around Town • AMY ROSEN Ienjoy going to shows. Whether it is a Broadway show, community theater, a concert, or a school production, it is always nice to look forward to being entertained. As the day of the event approaches, my anticipation of a pleasant experience increases. We try to arrive early and settle in…

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