• Golf legend to attend brunch at Forsgate

    Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie will be the guest during the Ryder Cup Roundup Brunch and Golf Clinic Oct. 6 at Forsgate Country Club, Forsgate Drive, Monroe. Beginning at 10 a.m. in Forsgate’s Restaurant 37, Montgomerie will visit with fans during brunch, share stories about the Ryder Cup and touch on his recent success competing…

  • Beck will seek answers on Arc funding cuts

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer State Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) said she is ready to intervene on behalf of The Arc of Monmouth, which is slated to lose the majority of its funding for health services at the end of the year. In an interview last week, Beck said she reached out to representatives of…

  • Army Corps’ beach replenishment a boon

    A s the summer winds down, we extend our thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers for their role in providing an outstanding season for New Jersey’s beaches. The entire shoreline from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point has never looked better as a result of the Army Corps’ post-Sandy beach replenishment projects. Thanks to…

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    Yellow and green hues illuminate a meadow at Bear Brook Park, Marlboro. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF

  • Historic school bell may draw extra visitors

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The school bell that once sounded the start of the school day at the former Fred G. Steelman School will be displayed on the grounds of the Eatontown Historical Museum. Linda Risden, chairwoman of the Eatontown Historical Committee, told the Borough Council on Sept. 24 that moving the…

  • Cardiac screenings inspired by story of MikeyD

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer Above: Volunteer Dennis Crayon uses test dummies to demonstrate CPR to a group of youngsters during a cardiac screening event for young people on Sept. 27. Left: Mike Doherty Sr. and his son, Mike Doherty Jr., also known as MikeyD, attend the event held at Mater Dei Preparatory School in…

  • Long Branch district debuts newest school

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Above: Gov. Chris Christie is greeted by students with cheers and hugs as he arrives for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new George L. Catrambone Elementary School in Long Branch on Sept. 25. Below: Long Branch Superintendent Michael Salvatore listens as Christie addresses an assembly. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/TIM LARSEN Local and…

  • Raritan Bay, Meridian plan merger

    By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer Raritan Bay Medical Center and Meridian Health are seeking to merge following a review of financial, clinical and legal issues. Two major health organizations in central New Jersey have decided to join forces in an effort to enhance services and control costs. Meridian Health and Raritan Bay Medical Center…

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    Asher Murray, left, and Jeremiah Acker have some fun during the sixth annual Block Party and Pooch Parade in Long Branch on Sept. 27. MATT DENTON

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