• Lions Club sponsors annual golf outing

    NEPTUNE — The Eatontown Lions Club recently hosted its 16th annual Phil Wellington Memorial Golf Outing at the Jumping Brook Country Club. Proceeds benefited The Fisher House, The Captain James M. Gurbisz Foundation and Lions Club community projects. More than 90 golfers participated in the outing, which included lunch, beverages on the course, prizes and…

  • Long Branch launches app for school info

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — Parents of Long Branch Public Schools students will soon have information about school closures, cafeteria menus, and sporting and school events at their fingertips. Superintendent of Schools Michael Salvatore said last week that the district has made a smartphone app available to help parents stay informed on…

  • Sea Bright budget shows grant shortfall

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The Borough Council is increasing taxes and tapping surplus to make up for a nearly $800,000 shortfall resulting from the absence of federal grant funding. Despite applying for $1.78 million, the borough received just slightly over $1 million in Essential Services Grant funding, which is administered by…

  • New Jersey represents ideals of America

    Since 1664 Elizabethtown, we New Jerseyans have come a long way. But it’s true that we still have a long way to go. If we take some time and think about what we have accomplished since the Lenape times of 350 years past — wow! As several things are certain in a current world littered…

  • Bring kidnapped girls back home

    Hi, my name is Trevor. I am 11 years old and live in Holmdel with my family. I am writing to you because I am upset about the 200 Nigerian schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. I am upset because some of the girls were Muslims and some of them…

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    Parasailers prepare for flight off the coast of Point Pleasant Beach.

  • Holiday Express Golf Classic slated for July 21

    The 2014 Holiday Express Golf Classic, presented by the Schneider + Nelson Auto Group, will take place July 21 at the Manasquan River Golf Club, 843 Riverview Drive, Brielle. Shotgun starts will be at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $425 and includes green fees, a cart, golfer gift, on-course refreshments, a gourmet…

  • Brookdale honors grads of Adult Basic Education

    Brookdale Adult Basic Education program graduate Lloyd Gomes addresses fellow graduates during a June 11 awards ceremony at the Portuguese Club in Long Branch. LONG BRANCH — More than 150 students representing dozens of countries and many towns across Monmouth County were honored June 11 for their achievements in Brookdale Community College’s Adult Basic Education…

  • Catrambone School nearing completion

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The newest school in the Long Branch Public School District, the George L. Catrambone Elementary School, is on pace to open for the 2014-2015 school year. LONG BRANCH — Construction of the George L. Catrambone Elementary School is on pace, with the building set to open in September to first-…

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