• Caseys seniors have one final shot at MOC title

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Rachel Lehnert races to the finish line at the Central Jersey Cross-Country Shootout held at Jamesburg’s Thompson Park on Sept. 27. Lehnert finished second in the race that featured each team’s top three runners. She had the second-fastest time of the day (19:41), as the…

  • Who’s Your Mama?

    “Asya Yemena (Grandma)” by Raisa Nosova The Monmouth Museum is presenting an exhibit that depicts, discusses and honors the roles that mentors have had on the work and lives of female artists. “Who’s Your Mama: Visions of Our Mentors” will run through Nov. 2. A panel discussion will be held at 2 p.m. Oct.19. This…

  • Baptist pastor speaks at men’s conference

    The First Baptist Church will host the 2014 Jersey Shore Men’s Conference 8:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 at 84 Maple Ave., Red Bank. This year’s theme is “Breaking Down Walls — Unity for a Stronger Community.” Pastor Terrence K. Porter will serve as the keynote speaker and facilitator. All are welcome to attend. Admission…

  • Red Bank considers BYOB for arts venues

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer RED BANK — A year after public discussion centered on the borough’s bringyour own-bottle (BYOB) policies, officials are considering the creation of BYOB guidelines for arts venues. Mayor Pasquale Menna encouraged the Borough Council at the Sept. 24 meeting to consider a policy that would permit a BYOB situation at…

  • Oktoberfest features German-style food

    The Shrewsbury Hose Company No. 1 will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration 3-10 p.m. Oct. 4, rain or shine, at 783 Broad St., Shrewsbury. The event, which is sponsored by Servpro of Eatontown and Long Branch, will feature beer, wine, authentic German bratwurst, Bavarian pretzels, hot dogs, children’s games and a money wheel. Music will…

  • Sea Bright ballot short GOP candidate

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — A Republican incumbent and two Democratic newcomers will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 election for two Borough Council seats. Councilman John M. Lamia Jr. and challengers Cori Socher and Charlie Rooney III will be listed in the Republican and Democratic columns, respectively. Republican Councilman…

  • Methodist church to welcome new pastor

    RED BANK — The United Methodist Church (UMC) of Red Bank welcomes a new pastor, the Rev. Jessica Brendler-Naulty, who will give her first sermon at the church on Oct. 5. A reception will follow the 10:30 a.m. service. All are invited to join in this service. Brendler-Naulty is a fourth-generation United Methodist pastor, and…

  • Red Bank may ban political activity inside boro buildings

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer RED BANK — Political activity and campaigning could be prohibited inside borough owned facilities such as Borough Hall, the senior center and schools. With the arrival of election season, Mayor Pasquale Menna made a motion at the Sept. 24 Borough Council meeting to introduce an ordinance that would prevent such…

  • Library collection to serve hearing-impaired patrons

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Long Branch Free Public Library has unveiled a new collection of books and materials to meet the needs of patrons who are deaf or hearing-impaired. Senior Librarian Janet Birckhead said the collection of 30 books that target an underserved population was an initiative that she spearheaded along with Library…

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