• Madeline Louise Clayton

    Mrs. Clayton, 87, a lifelong resident of Long Branch, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2014, after a brief illness. An expert homemaker, daughter, sister, wife, mother of three, grandmother to five, great-grand- mother to ten and cherished family member to many more, she was selfless, unmaterialistic and caring. As a young woman, she worked…

  • Free mental health screenings slated

    Mental health professionals from the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center will offer a variety of free, confidential mental-health screenings 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16 at the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center, 1691 Route 9, Toms River. Screenings for depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder will be offered. These screenings are open to…

  • Proponents bet on legalization of sports wagering

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Despite a federal ban on sports betting, stakeholders expect Monmouth Park to host legalized sports betting by the start of the NFL season. Their optimism is due to the progress of a state bill, S2250/A3476, which passed the Senate in a 38-1 vote on June 26 after clearing…

  • FYI

    Items for Business Briefs may be emailed to [email protected]. They also may be faxed to 732-780-4192 or mailed to Atlanticville, P.O. Box 950, Manalapan, NJ 07726.

  • Dental clinic to benefit health of community

    By KENNY WALTER The Dr. Barry D. Elbaum Dental Center at Monmouth Family Health Center in Long Branch opened last month with 10 new dental chairs to serve Long Branch and surrounding communities. Staff Writer state-of-the-art dental clinic in Long Branch will not only enhance dental care, but also improve the overall health and well-being…

  • Support for breast health initiative appreciated

    On behalf of Meridian Health, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the 35 Monmouth County and Ocean County towns for their energy, commitment and enthusiasm during Meridian Health’s “Paint the Town Pink” initiative. When it comes to spreading a meaningful message, nothing matters more than the people behind that message. Throughout the…

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    Fireworks at Freehold Raceway mark the Fourth of July.

  • Bluegrass jam sessions featured at Lincroft park

    The Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association will sponsor Pickin’ in the Park, a series of informal jam sessions at 1 p.m. July 20 and Aug. 17 at Thompson County Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Visitors should go to the first picnic area to the left of the main entrance. Bring a picnic lunch and…

  • World Cup brings community together

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank was transformed into the “Jersey Shore’s largest World Cup party” when the U.S. men’s team battled Belgium last week. While the final outcome may have been disappointing for many guests, they were able to celebrate the USA’s impressive run with a bang. Projected…

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