• Riverview to host Baby Fair at Freehold Raceway Mall Feb. 7

    Ladies, prepare to be pampered! The Childbirth Center at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, will be hosting a baby fair at the Freehold Raceway Mall on Feb. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Whether you’re a new mom or momto be, stop by the baby fair to learn more about the Childbirth Center at Riverview.…

  • The numbers never lie

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features Knowing your cholesterol numbers says you’re in charge; you’re the master of your heart health.What more do you need to track? Plenty. Your age, race, gender, weight, diet and exercise habits and whether you have diabetes could determine your potential for a heart attack or stroke, according to new guidelines…

  • Eatontown police force seeks reaccreditation

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Police Department is seeking public comment as a part of its reaccreditation process through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. “We are going for reaccreditation since we were accredited in 2011, and you have to renew that every three years,” police Lt. Kenneth Kleinman…

  • Donations brightened holidays for families

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many companies, individuals and families who helped make the Christmas season bright for nearly 450 children served by the Community YMCA’s Counseling and Social Services division. Many people are not aware that the Y provides outpatient and outreach counseling programs, including mental-health services, mentoring, parent…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A youngster makes the walk back up the hill near the Howell library during a sledding session on Jan. 28.

  • Polar dip to benefit Camp Sunshine

    LONG BRANCH — Fundraising efforts are underway for the ninth annual A.J.’s New Jersey Polar Dip to benefit Camp Sunshine at 1 p.m. Feb. 7 by the Avenue Beach Club, 23 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Participants will run into the frigid Atlantic Ocean to raise money to send families from…

  • Long Branch one approval away from boardwalk rebuild

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Long Branch has received design approval for the rebuilding of its boardwalk, which was damaged during superstorm Sandy in 2012. LONG BRANCH — The state has signed off on design plans for the rebuild of the boardwalk, leaving one remaining step before construction can begin. Mayor Adam Schneider said on…

  • UFC Gym Shrewsbury Grand Re-Opening to be held Feb. 7

    BACK TO BUSINESS The UFC Gym Shrewsbury is under new ownership and will be holding a Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is open to the public and will include free classes for adults and children, as well as vendors from local businesses, prizes and refreshments. Membership…

  • Brunch to celebrate SPCA volunteers

    The Monmouth County SPCA will hold its annual Valentine’s Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 15 at McLoone’s Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. The event will honor the organization’s volunteers, as well as Emelia Accardi and Jane Lisa, who helped many homeless cats and were dedicated to the renovation of the Cat Porch. The…

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