• Beach cleanup report targets ocean pollution

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The “Dirty Dozen,” a poster of the top 12 types of debris littering beaches, was on display during an April 13 press conference on Sandy Hook held by Clean Ocean Action. KENNY WALTER/STAFF SANDY HOOK — Ocean advocates are hoping the 315,000 pieces of litter and debris collected during a…

  • ‘Running and Winning’ targets gender gap in government

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Rumson Councilwoman Laura Atwell speaks to a group of high school students during the “Running and Winning” workshop held at Monmouth Regional High School on April 17. The annual event brings together women serving in local, county and state government with female students to encourage interest in public service.…

  • Proposals reimagine Marine Park

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer A two-story boathouse and an open-air pavilion for hosting activities on the Navesink River are included in one proposal for Marine Park. Other proposals include Red Bank Harbor, a family activity center featuring mini-golf and an ice skating rink; and refurbishment of the deteriorating red clay tennis courts. COURTESY OF…

  • Food banks expand arsenal in war on hunger

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Those involved with food banks across central New Jersey are working to alleviate hunger, a persistent problem plaguing families and individuals across the state. The number of those experiencing hunger continues to rise in New Jersey, according to a study by Feeding America, a nonprofit that seeks to educate…

  • Bon Jovi helps launch resource center for needy

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Jon Bon Jovi discusses plans for the B.E.A.T. Center, which he described as a resource hub for people in need, during an April 14 press conference at the center’s future location in Toms River. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jon Bon Jovi is taking his efforts to serve those in…

  • Dr. Rafael Quezada

    Dr. Rafael Quezada of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015, at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Rafael and Luz E. Quezada, Dr. Quezada was born and raised in Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. He received his medical degree in 1948 from the University of Santa Domingo…

  • Bulletin Board

    – Theater slates special events along with play Two River Theater at 21 Bridge Ave. is presenting “Your Blues Ain’t Sweet Like Mine” through May 3. Written and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the production is under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst. In conjunction with the drama, which focuses…

  • 23rd annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive to be held April 24-26

    The 23rd Annual Central Jersey RV Show once again expects to draw a record crowd in addition to collecting a record amount of food donations. The event will be held April 24-26 at PNC Bank Arts Center, exit 116 off the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Susan Marcrie, broker/owner of RE/MAX Innovation, Old Bridge, believes in giving back to the community. Marcrie is proud to do her part by supporting the Old Bridge Marching Knights’ trip to the 71St Day Remembrance Ceremony. The Old Bridge High School Marching Knights have been selected as the New Jersey representative, and one of only…

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