• Oceanport residents weigh in on Borough Hall options

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Write OCEANPORT — As the borough moves into the homestretch in deciding the future of Borough Hall, residents were given an opportunity to weigh in. During an April 21 Town Hall meeting, approximately 100 members of the public heard a presentation on the four current options for a new municipal complex…

  • Local chefs, new offerings mark second season of farmers market

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — New and exciting things are in store for customers of the Sea Bright Farmers Market, which is returning for a second year. Opening day is set for May 7. The market is held 2-7 p.m. every Thursday through September in the municipal parking lot on Ocean Avenue…

  • ‘Work’ it out

    PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBOY BANK Amboy Bank President George E. Scharpf welcomes a growing group of children at Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 23. The children of the employees in the administration building were treated to breakfast and a day of activities that focused on learning about banking and saving…

  • World folk music to be featured at concert

    RED BANK — The 32-voice Kinnara Ensemble will present the concert, “Heritage,” at 7 p.m. May 17 at Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank, 255 Harding Road. Led by Artistic Director J.D. Burnett, the ensemble will present a program of traditional folk music from around the world as part of the church’s Tower…

  • Sea Bright poised to move forward with funds in place

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — With a total of more than $16 million in grant funding received to date since superstorm Sandy, this stormravaged borough is moving forward. “The per capita in grant funding in print is eye-popping — $16,235.81,” Mayor Dina Long said. “I would say we have done pretty well.”…

  • Marchers stand together for justice, equality

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer Representatives of the Greater Long Branch Chapter of the NAACP and religious leaders march along Liberty Street during the March for Change held May 3. FRANK GALIPO Religious and community leaders hosted a solidarity march through Long Branch to show support for the “Black Lives Matter” demonstrations across the…

  • Meridian Health to elevate cancer services in Monmouth and Ocean County facilities

    Furthering its commitment to improve the health and well-being of the residents of New Jersey, Meridian Health has launched a $128 million investment to bring a higher level of care close to home by enhancing its cancer services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.The massive project builds upon well established and trusted cancer services already offered…

  • ‘What more can be done?’ is the critical question that can save a stroke victim

    The normal response from the doctor used to be,“He suffered a stroke. There’s nothing more we could do.” Especially if the patient sought medical care after the six-hour treatment window. Today, the response should be much different. So it’s critical the patient’s loved ones or caregiver ask the all-important question:“What more can be done?” Not…

  • High flying

    Left: Will McMullin prepares to launch his kite during the Sea Bright Kite Festival held on the public beach on April 25. Center: Brian McMullin runs to get his kite aloft. Right: Bart Healey’s unique Red Baron kite begins its ascent. PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON

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