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    Waiting for a winning number at St. Rose of Lima Bingo, Freehold Borough, Aug. 22. MARK ROSMAN/STAFF

  • Beach badge bonanza for Sea Bright

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Beach badge sales for the 2015 summer season have been booming. As of Aug. 8, Borough Councilman John Lamia said that Sea Bright has had 46,482 beach badges come through borough beaches — 12,936 season badges; 32,641 daily badges; 1,623 senior badges presented; and 266 military complementary badges. “We have…

  • Long Branch Elks benefit for ALS set for Aug. 28

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge No. 742 will present Chris Morrisy opening for Rising Star finalist Audrey Kate Gieger 6 p.m. on Aug. 28 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The cost is $10. All proceeds will benefit People with ALS (PALS), an ALS association. For more information, contact Jim Gallo at 732-921-8025.

  • Long Branch Elks to host monthly spaghetti dinners

    The Long Branch Elks Lodge No. 742 will host an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 25 and Oct. 23 at 150 Garfield Ave., Long Branch. The cost is $8, and the menu includes meatballs, sausage, chicken parmesan, linguine and clam sauce, stuffed rigatoni, pasta fagioli, bread, salad, coffee and dessert. This event is…

  • ‘Truck Pull’ to funds to fight hunger

    In celebration of Hunger Action Month, Move for Hunger will host its second annual Jersey Shore Truck Pull fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Headliner, 1401 Route 35, Neptune City. The family-friendly event will feature a tug-of-war competition with teams pulling a 26-foot truck to raise money to fight hunger. A football after-party…

  • Oceanport, Sea Bright extend shared court

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT—The borough and neighboring Sea Bright are expected to continue an agreement to share municipal court services. Oceanport Business Administrator John O. Bennett III said during the Aug. 20 Borough Council meeting that the borough and Sea Bright have reached an agreement to extend the shared service for an additional…

  • Researchers seek to raise awareness of storm surges

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Despite accurate forecasting, several dozen people perished during superstorm Sandy, and scientists are searching for the reasons why warnings about the magnitude of the storm were not heeded. “The storm affected multiple states from Virginia to Maine with the loss of over 40 people, despite the spot-on…

  • Stephy’s Place will be there to support those with loss and grief

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Stephy’s Place will offer free support meetings and meditation for anyone struggling with the loss of a loved one. (L-R) Kevin Keelen, facilitator; Elaine Chevailer, New Life Support Group Founder; Sheila Martello, director; and Marion Fitzgerald, facilitator. KAYLA MARSH/STAFF Three years ago, Sheila Martello met Stephy Hardman Kaminoff, who…

  • Art finds a home in nature at Grounds For Sculpture

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer A patron takes a solitary stroll through the Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton Township, an oasis of nature and art. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR An escape from everyday life can be found in the sculpture garden and arboretum of Grounds For Sculpture. “I know it sounds cliché, but we are an…

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