• Superintendent will leave RBR for Ocean district

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer James Stefankiewicz OCEAN TOWNSHIP — After a fouryear term as superintendent of Red Bank Regional High School, James Stefankiewicz has been named to the same position in the Ocean Township School District. Stefankiewicz said in an interview last week that he will begin his tenure in Ocean on July 1…

  • Team’s efforts support those with disabilities

    WANAMASSA — For the fifth consecutive year, Joseph Walker of Fairfield, Conn., and formerly of Rumson, recently coordinated a fundraising effort for the LADACIN Network through the New Jersey Marathon called “Team LADACIN 2014 — Every Step Counts.” Walker was joined by 38 runners and raised more than $43,000 for the nonprofit agency, which assists…

  • ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign begins in Middlesex County

    Local law enforcement officers are aggressively pursuing drivers not wearing seat belts during the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Through June 1, police will step up enforcement to ensure that drivers and passengers recognize the lifesaving value of seat belts. During the mobilization period, local police agencies will conduct a zerotolerance safety belt enforcement…

  • Sailing ship Onrust to visit Navesink

    The Onrust, a replica of a 17th-century Dutch ship, will sail the Navesink River June 7-8 and dock at Fair Haven and Red Bank, where it will be open to the public. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NAVESINK MARITIMEHERITAGE ASSOCIATION To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the first settlers to put down roots in Monmouth County,…

  • Long Branch library has events in May

    The Long Branch Public Library at 328 Broadway has announced its special events and film screenings in May. May is Be Kind to Animals Month, and the library will screen the family-friendly film, “Babe the Gallant Pig,” at 2 p.m. May 24 in the library’s Community Room. Bring snacks to enjoy. Children under 12 must…

  • Bank to host pet adoption day May 24

    The Provident Bank will host an Adoption Day for the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 24 at its branch located at 1502 Route 35, Ocean. The event is part of the bank’s Commitment to Giving initiative in commemoration of its 175th anniversary.…

  • Beachfront improvements include ramps, benches

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer The Save Ocean Avenue Committee has advocated for improvements, including the removal of a 6-foot chain-link fence and the patching of pot holes. LONG BRANCH — In response to criticism from a citizens’ group, the city has begun to put improvements in place at the beachfront. These have included benches,…

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    Vincent Perciballi, 8, waits patiently for a fish to bite during the children’s fishing derby that was part of the Monmouth County Park System’s Outdoor Adventure Expo held at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township, on May 18.

  • Brain tumor support group available

    The following is in response to Laura Muñoz’s column on her son’s brain tumor experience, “Hope Exists for Those with Brain Tumors” (The Hub, May 8). She may want to consider attending a brain tumor support group meeting with her son to experience the challenges other brain tumor survivors have faced. Monthly support group meetings…

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