• Rutgers sports action adds to Broadcast News

    By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Greater Media Broadcast News, which showcases some of the top stories from around central New Jersey each week, now features a segment spotlighting Rutgers University. Rutgers alumnus Mike Pavlichko and News and Sports Director Bruce Johnson, both well-known personalities on Greater Media radio station WCTC-AM 1450, host the segment and…

  • Eatontown police move to e-ticketing system

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Police Department expects to cut costs and improve efficiency with the purchase of a new electronic ticketing system. Police Chief Michael Goldfarb appeared before the Borough Council at the Sept. 11 meeting with a request to use between $50,000 and $70,000 from the borough’s technology fund to…

  • West Long Branch library hosts October programs

    The West Long Branch Public Library, 95 Poplar Ave., will host the following programs: Pet Product Collection, Oct. 7-30. The library is collecting new and unused pet supplies and food for the Monmouth County SPCA. Mammal Mania, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Eyes of the Wild will visit the library, bringing mammals from around the world.…

  • Commissioner addresses state education overhaul

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Christopher Cerf This school year represents a major turning point for New Jersey’s public schools. State law required sweeping changes to curriculum standards and the teacher-evaluation system to take effect this month, ahead of a new standardized assessment that will be implemented in the 2014-15 school year. State Commissioner of…

  • Center to offer free breast screenings

    LONG BRANCH — In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center will provide a free breast education and screening program at each of its satellite locations throughout October and early November. The programs will feature free clinical breast exams and screening mammograms. Same-day mammogram reads will be available.…

  • Canine run set for Oct. 6 in Long Branch

    The Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals invites dogs and their owners to the annual 5K Canine Run/Walk Classic beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 6 at Pier Village in Long Branch. Dogs are required to run or walk on a leash at this rain-or-shine event. The foundation awards annual grants to nonprofit, no-kill animal welfare organizations…

  • AAUW hosts talk on medical services for third-world women

    EATONTOWN — The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women will celebrate the group’s 85th anniversary, honor local scholarship recipients and feature a special presentation by local physician Dr. Nina Seigelstein on Oct. 7 at the Eatontown Community Center. Networking starts at 7 p.m., and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.…

  • Long Branch not ready to rebuild boardwalk

    By KENNY WALTER Destroyed by the superstorm, the remains of the Long Branch boardwalk and bluff are visible along the beachfront. City officials have delayed rebuilding as they await word on federal funding for the project. KENNY WALTER/STAFF LONG BRANCH — A timeline for rebuilding the city’s boardwalk remains on hold while city officials await…

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