• Marcia Gay Harden teaches a team of residents what “Code Black” really means

    By Barb Oates, www.channelguidemag.com In the medical world, a Code Black means there are more patients than there are doctors or nurses to care for them. This scenario happens maybe a few times a year for most hospitals; however, at Angels Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, they are in a Code Black 300 times a…

  • NOTES

    Long Branch Covenant Church will host a Fall Festival at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at 355 Joline Ave., Long Branch. Activities will include carnival games, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo. Hot dogs and cotton candy will be available. Admission is free, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Municipalities hit roadblock on affordable housing plans

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Dozens of towns throughout New Jersey experienced a setback in the quest for approval of local affordable housing plans when an expert retained collectively had to bow out. Once it was clear the Rutgers University professor would not be able to complete his expert analysis of 224 municipalities’ affordable…

  • JCP&L prepared for hurricane

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer UNION BEACH—Taking lessons learned from superstorm Sandy, JCP&L officials said they were prepared prior to the anticipated Hurricane Joaquin. While Joaquin ventured away from New Jersey, about 15,000 JCP&L customers were impacted by the nor’easter that hit the state last Friday night into Saturday, according to company spokesman Ron Morano.…

  • Holiday Express’ clambake a success

    LONG BRANCH — More than 400 people attended the eighth annual Holiday Express Clambake on Sept. 20 at McLoone’s Pier House. An estimated $100,000 were raised to support Holiday Express’ mission to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need. This year’s event honored Lowy’s Moving Service, a longtime…

  • Feds, state fund Deal Lake dredging

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Dredging of a portion of the county’s largest coastal lake is expected to begin later this month to improve water quality and reduce the risk of flooding. Lawrence Hajna, press officer for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said the dredging of the eastern most…

  • Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction

    The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…

  • Newspaper week highlights power of the press

    By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…

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