• Photo

    Children sled down the snow-covered hill at Glenwood Cemetery in West Long Branch on Jan. 22. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR

  • Resources available for sexual-assault victims

    A fter we learned that a woman in Keansburg had been sexually assaulted recently, it is important for everyone to realize that sexual violence does not take a holiday — or a snow day. While this woman was helping a friend dig out from the storm, she was lured away and sexually assaulted. Sexual violence…

  • Pet adoption a caring option

    I t’s good news that municipalities in New York will now be able to enact stricter regulations on puppy mills. However, prospective animal guardians can also do their part to stop animals from suffering in cruel massbreeding mills by adopting animals from shelters instead of buying them from pet stores, breeders, parking lots, classified ads…

  • Lack of microphone use stirs debate

    A t the Jan. 15 Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) meeting in Oceanport, a frequent critic of FMERA asked twice for speakers to speak into the microphones, noting that he is hard of hearing and could not hear the speakers. I could not hear those not using microphones either, and one other meeting attendee…

  • Oceanport awards pact to replace park pavilion

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The Borough Council has awarded a contract for construction of a pavilion that will provide space for a snack bar, restrooms and storage space at Blackberry Bay Park. The council approved a resolution during the Jan. 16 meeting, awarding the contract to Bradley Beach-based Catel Inc. for the…

  • Winter fun

    PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR A large hill at the Glenwood Cemetery in West Long Branch provided the perfect spot for winter activity aficionados to show off their skills on Jan. 22.

  • Red Bank to demolish Monmouth St. building

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer RED BANK — The deteriorating structure that abuts the Borough Hall parking lot may soon be torn down and the site repurposed, according to Red Bank officials. Mayor Pasquale Menna announced on Jan. 22 that the Borough Council is soliciting bids to tear down the borough-owned property at 106 Monmouth…

  • School’s chili dinner fundraiser set for Feb. 1

    The Knollwood School is holding a “Chili Dinner and Fair Haven’s Best Salsa Contest” from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Knights of Columbus, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven. Proceeds will benefit Knollwood’s Class of 2014 graduation dance. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children under 12 and will…

  • Residents expected to make noise about motocross plan

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — Members of the public will have an opportunity to question a sound expert for a proposed motocross facility at a special meeting Thursday. Doug Gottfredsen, secretary of the Tinton Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment, said it is a safe assumption that public comment would begin a special…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community