• Seaton “Lefty” Thorne

    Mr. Thorne, 90, of Estell Manor, died Aug. 9, 2013. Before his retirement, he was plant manager. He served as a volunteer fireman with both the Estell Manor and Dorothy Volunteer Fire Companies for many years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jeanne (Furst) Prickitt; his second wife, Bernice Taylor; two brothers, Horace “Bud”…

  • Slocum murder: Questions remain 150 years later

    OCEAN GROVE — Local historian Arthur T. Green II will give a special presentation on the 1863 Slocum murder trial at the fall 2013 general meeting of the Historical Society of Ocean Grove at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Ocean Grove Community Room, 57 Pilgrim Pathway. It has been 150 years since the infamous…

  • National Writing Project schedules fall conference

    The National Writing Project (NWP) at Rider University invites teachers to the fall conference, “Launching into Literacy: Supporting Educators in a Time of Change.” Highlighted by keynote speaker Lisa Funeri Willever, author of the “Nicky Fifth” series, teachers will have the opportunity to participate in a morning of inspiration, collegiality and classroom-ready strategies while earning…

  • County’s fall job fair takes place on Sept. 20 T

    Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Brookdale Community College Recreation and Events Center, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. Attendees will have access to employers seeking candidates in every discipline, from hospitality to computer science and everything in between, according to a press release from the county.…

  • Youth forum aims to build understanding

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Youths from Long Branch, Neptune and Asbury Park walk from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park to the Adam “Bucky” James Community Center in Long Branch on Sept. 14 before attending a forum sponsored by the Greater Long Branch NAACP. FRANK GALIPO LONG BRANCH — The NAACP of…

  • Fundraiser to benefit RBR athletics

    Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) will kick off its 2013 athletic season with the annual “Buc Backer Bash” to be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7-10 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven. All proceeds will benefit RBR athletics. Tickets are $30 and available only for participants…

  • October event will raise funds for Fortune House preservation

    RED BANK — The inaugural fundraiser to support the preservation of the T. Thomas Fortune House will take place Oct. 3, the birthday of the journalist and human rights activist. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Celestial Lodge at 141 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. The cost to attend is…

  • Canterbury Art Show scheduled

    RUMSON — St. George’s-by-the- River Episcopal Church will host the annual Canterbury Art Show, “Tapestry of the Arts,” Sept. 20-22. Works by 87 artists will be featured. The three-day local exhibition and sale of juried and non-juried artwork will take place Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to…

  • Stars return to light up ballroom

    By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer Lead singer Chester Bennington (l) and lead guitarist Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots perform Sept. 6 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville. The concert was the first since superstorm Sandy severely damaged the venue last October. TERRY BOUDREAU Since the early days of rock ’n’ roll, its rebellious spirit…

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