• Rita C. Foggio Prosser

    Mrs. Prosser, 85, of Long Branch, died Jan. 29, 2014, at home. She was the coowner of Surf Collections in Long Branch. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas “Sonny” Prosser, in 2003; siblings; and a grandson, Steven A. Prosser. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Prosser and his wife, Diane, of West Long…

  • Edward J. Acerra

    Mr. Acerra, 87, of Long Branch, died Jan. 15, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for the city of Long Branch for 41 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Betty. He is survived by a sister, Frances Christopher, of West Long Branch; many nieces…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    Sheila Rich Interiors of Monmouth Beach received two Best of Houzz awards from Houzz, a platform for home remodeling and design. Sheila Rich was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that constitute the Houzz community. The award is given in two categories: customer satisfaction and design. Sheila Rich Interiors has been creating…

  • Youth football, cheer registration to be held

    Shore Youth Football and Cheer registration will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. March 12 at the Port-Au-Peck Firehouse, 433 Myrtle Ave., Oceanport. Shore Youth Football and Cheer is for boys and girls ages 5-14 who reside in Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright and West Long Branch. For more information, call Nicole Goldsmith at 732-539-2694 or…

  • Eatontown library hosts March events for kids

    The Eatontown Public Library is offering special events in March for children age 5 and older at 33 Broad St. Preregistration is required two weeks in advance for each event, and parents must remain in the library while children are in the programs. “Guest Author Doug Snelson Visits” will be a family event from 4-4:30…

  • Schools announce evaluation programs

    The schools of Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Sea Bright and West Long Branch, including Shore Regional High School, are seeking to identify and evaluate children ages 3-21 who may be experiencing physical, sensory, communication, cognitive or social difficulties. This search includes migrant and homeless students; two-year-old children reaching the age of 3 within 120 days; preschoolers…

  • Low-income families eligible for state heating assistance

    The Christie administration has announced that nearly 230,000 households received heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is a federally funded program that assists low-income households with their heating bills and provides emergency heating-system services and emergency fuel assistance. This round of funding, totaling more than $70 million, will assist…

  • EarthShare New Jersey sponsors competition

    EarthShare New Jersey is inviting nature photographers to participate in the 2014 Beauty & Bounty of New Jersey Photography Competition. Photographers are asked to submit photos of either wildlife or landscapes and waterways. The deadline for submission is Saturday, March 8, at 5 p.m. Photographs must depict New Jersey’s natural resources. All submissions must be…

  • Monmouth Festival of Arts announces contest winners

    TINTON FALLS — The Monmouth Festival of the Arts held its annual Student Art Competition and Art Workshops on Feb. 9 at the Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls. More than 50 artworks created by over 30 high school students from throughout Monmouth County were included. “Helping Hands,” a photograph by Matt Schall, Tinton Falls,…

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