• Monmouth University names new provost

    WEST LONG BRANCH — Laura J. Moriarty, a criminal justice scholar with experience leading academic programs, has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs at Monmouth University, effective Sept. 2, President Paul R. Brown announced. Moriarty joins Monmouth University from her post as a tenured professor and vice provost for academic and faculty…

  • Casino Night benefits Knights of Columbus

    Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 5903 will hold a Casino Night 7 p.m. to midnight on July 19 at the John F. Carroll Columbian Club, 3 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown. The cost is $50 per ticket and includes hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and cash bar. Sponsors and auction donations are welcome. For more…

  • Tour Ocean Grove’s historic homes July 18

    The Historical Society of Ocean Grove (HSOG) at 50 Pitman Ave. will hold its 46th annual House and Garden Tour, rain or shine, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 18. The self-guided walking tour, which is open to adults and children age 12 or older, will begin at the museum across from Auditorium…

  • Grants support youth development programs

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Community Hope Fund (CHF) continues to support organizations whose focus is to provide youth development programs with more than $16,000 in grants. CHF is part of the township’s Department of Human Services, Recreation and Community Services. The nonprofit recently approved eight grants to local organizations including:…

  • ‘Summer Sing’ chorale concert set for August

    The Shrewsbury Chorale, conducted by Anthony LaGruth, will hold its annual “Summer Sing” concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The Shrewsbury Chorale is a mixed chorus of approximately 70 members who perform a varied repertoire in an annual series of subscription concerts,…

  • Eatontown bonds $1.27M for capital improvements

    By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council unanimously approved an ordinance to bond for $1.27 million for various improvements, including a new storage building in Wolcott Park. “We are tearing down three old buildings in Wolcott Park and building a bigger storage building there, along with public bathrooms,” Borough Administrator George Jackson…

  • More taxicabs expected on streets in Long Branch

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Despite opposition from a local cab service, the City Council adopted an amendment that could double the number of taxis licensed to operate in the city. The amended taxi ordinance, which also imposes a $75 inspection fee per cab, was adopted during the council’s June 24 meeting.…

  • Colonial history unearthed on banks of the old Raritan

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Replica tables at the Indian Queen Tavern are set with dishes typical of those that graced Colonial tables. On the northern banks of the Raritan River — just below Rutgers University’s High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway — lies an archaeological treasure trove that for decades has been allowing history…

  • Class of 2014

    Bailey Warder of Oceanport is all smiles as she graduates from Shore Regional High School during commencement exercises held at Monmouth University in West Long Branch on June 24.

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