• FOR THE RECORD

    Red Bank resident Michael Ballard, a member of the Board of Education, has been selected by the Monmouth County Democratic Organization to run for a vacant seat on the Red Bank Borough Council in the November general election. His status was incorrectly reported in last week’s newspaper. See this week’s story, Page 10.

  • Learn warning signs of suicide

    Sept. 7 marked the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Week throughout the country. In 2014, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more than 40,000 lives. Suicide rates among youth (age 15-24) have increased more than 200 percent in the last 50 years, and suicide is the second leading cause…

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    JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF The sun sets over Sandy Hook Bay in northern Monmouth County and illuminates the Twin Lights lighthouse in Highlands on its journey below the horizon.

  • Hunger Action Day kicks off month of service at FoodBank

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties observed Hunger Action Day Sept. 3, kicking off a month of efforts to combat hunger and poverty. The FoodBank provides support for 300 area feeding programs, serving 1 in 10 of the residents throughout the two counties through its donation program and…

  • Plan to move homeless shelter riles Oceanport

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer A potential change in the Fort Monmouth redevelopment plan that would move a homeless shelter at the fort closer to a residential neighborhood has caused a stir among Oceanport residents. During the Aug. 26 Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) meeting, Executive Director Bruce Steadman acknowledged that the board is…

  • Coaches, trainers see improvements in player safety

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer In recent years, coaches have placed greater importance on understanding the dangers of practicing in the heat and the need for proper hydration. Coaches have received training on hydration, concussions and the use of defibrillators in an effort to improve player safety. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR High school coaches are…

  • Make the most of your home appraisal

    When homeowners think about renovating their properties, many first need to secure some funding to finance such projects. Some may tap into the equity of their homes by refinancing an existing mortgage, while others may apply for home equity loans. Taking the latter approach may require certain steps, including an assessment of how much the…

  • Berkshire Hathaway Annual Golf Invitational slated for Sept. 21

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties is sponsoring its Eleventh Annual Golf Invitational to benefit The Sunshine Kids Foundation. Participation and other sponsorship opportunities are available for the full-day event that culminates in a closing ceremony filled with entertainment and prizes. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing positive group activities…

  • Raiders look to turn team around under their new head coach Zsak

    NORTH BRUNSWICK By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent North Brunswick Township High School’s football team is looking to bounce back from a 2-8 record under new coach Don Zsak. The Raiders have struggled since moving into the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Red Division in 2012, but Zsak, who spent the last 10 seasons as an assistant at…

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