• President Garfield to be topic of history talk

    The public is invited to the Long Branch Historical Association for a talk given by historian Alan Gephardt on the 20th U.S. president, James A. Garfield, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Long Branch City Hall, 344 Broadway. Many local residents know that President Garfield, who was brought to Francklyn Cottage in the Elberon…

  • Trial date set for Nov. 12 in sexual harassment suit

    A trial date has been scheduled for the sexual harassment civil lawsuit brought against former Long Branch Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ferraina by his former secretary. Gary Fox, the attorney representing plaintiff Adele Russo, said last week that the civil trial is scheduled to begin in front of Judge Dennis O’Brien in state Superior Court…

  • City to raise $3M for design of boardwalk, field repairs

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The City Council is proceeding with plans to bond for $3 million for improvements to two of the city’s most popular recreation spots. During its Aug. 27 meeting, the council introduced an ordinance authorizing bonds to be issued to fund repairs to the artificial turf field at…

  • Changes of scenery abound along Henry Hudson Trail

    By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer Sandy Hook Bay Driving through the Bayshore region of Monmouth County, a paved trail runs parallel to the road, sometimes disappearing behind a grove of trees before reappearing a few miles down the path in another town. This is the scenic Henry Hudson Trail. A former railroad right of way,…

  • Economy, Sandy create superstorm of need

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Carlos Rodriguez, executive director of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, speaks at the kickoff of Hunger Action Month on Sept. 4. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF The combination of a severe recession and two costly hurricanes has left thousands of families throughout Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties unable to…

  • N.J. diners: Coffee, chow and camaraderie

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer The owners of diners across central New Jersey say success in the trade is about more than serving good food at reasonable prices. It’s also about the family-like relationships that form among generations of employees and customers. JESSICA D’AMICO/STAFF Standing like so many silver or otherwise brightly colored beacons, they…

  • Student killed following collision

    LONG BRANCH – A 21-year-old Monmouth University student involved in a minor traffic accident was killed on Sept. 11 when a third vehicle ran into one of the cars involved. Victoria Tropper, of Marlboro, was one of the drivers involved in a two-car collision near the intersection of Joline and Fifth Avenue in Long Branch…

  • Small SUVs crash tests

    Only two models out of 13 tested passed the latest ‘small overlap crash’ test. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Compact SUVs, particularly the latest car-based crossover models, are hot items these days, ranked third behind midsize and compact cars in terms of sales volume. They appeal to a wide range of buyers — from single…

  • George Wall Ford Lincoln sponsors inaugural N.J. Auto Retailers Run for the Warriors

    George Wall Ford Lincoln has joined dealerships across the state in support of the inaugural New Jersey Auto Retailers Run for the Warriors, a race that will both honor the sacrifices of the military and raise funds to support the needs of today’s wounded veterans and their families. This unique road race will take place…

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