• Long Branch library group seeks members

    The Friends of the Long Branch Free Public Library are holding a membership drive to encourage individuals, families and businesses to join the group and help with its efforts to support the Long Branch Free Public Library. The group’s goals include raising funds for library collections and special projects, increasing membership, encouraging donations and memorials,…

  • Fort Hancock seeks proposals to use six vacant buildings

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The National Park Service has issued three requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential lessees as part of the pilot phase of Fort Hancock’s rehabilitation. The release of the RFPs, which marks the first round of a process that will eventually lease 33 of the fort’s 110 historic buildings, allows…

  • Library hosts January programs for children

    The Eatontown Public Library is offering programs for children in January at 33 Broad St. Parents must remain in the library while children attend all programs. Registration is required for some programs by stopping at the library or calling 732-389-2665.  “Preschool Storytime Series” for children age 3 ½ to 5 will be held 10-10:30…

  • Garden State seeks $501M in final round of aid

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer The state has requested more than $500 million in superstorm Sandy recovery funds as part of the third and likely final round of aid from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Gov. Chris Christie is seeking the $501.9 million in federal funding to bolster programs like…

  • A look back

    Greater Media Chief Photographer Eric Sucar shares some of his favorite photos from 2014. Beachgoers of all ages enjoy swimming in the waters along the beaches in Long Branch on Aug. 28. A long jumper from Shore Regional High School competes in the Monmouth County Track and Field Championships held at Holmdel High School on…

  • Sales tax bills may help Long Branch

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Funding to help pay for infrastructure projects, special events and police salaries in the state’s 32 Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) would be restored under two legislative proposals. A bill (A3952/S2642) aimed at restoring 30 percent of the funds derived from a special reduced sales tax in the zones is awaiting…

  • Sledding into winter fun

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer A snowboarder enjoys some air time on a hill in Monmouth County following one of many snowstorms in 2014. FILE PHOTO When the snow begins to fall in the coming months, residents will break out their sleds and head to parks around Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties for another…

  • Redbirds boys carrying over last season’s momentum

    By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Allentown High School’s Tristan Millett drives to the basket for a layup during a Redbirds preseason scrimmage. The Redbirds have a 2-0 record to start their 2014-15 campaign. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR It took Allentown High School’s boys basketball team nearly half a season before it finally got its first victory…

  • Master Gardeners program graduates new members

    Twenty-seven men and women became certified Master Gardeners at a graduation ceremony at Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. Local graduates of the 2014 program are: Gary Adams, Allentown; Roseanne Duffy, Freehold; Marie Early, Howell; Debbie Gross Tulli, Manalapan; Beth Hutter, Marlboro; Jani Iyer, Freehold; Joan Janson, Freehold; Karen Laszlo, Freehold; Linda Lichardi, Freehold; Joe Luongo,…

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