• Local schools, businesses ready for back to school

    Center Stage Caring Family Community Services currently provides services in 14 counties to families with children with behavioral challenges and autism. Some of the services that are offered include: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services: Evidence-based treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, provided both in office or in your home. Private insurance/private pay accepted.…

  • BUSINESS BRIEFS

    The Learning Disabilities Association of NJ invites parents, people with learning disabilities, and professionals to a conference 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Rutgers University, Busch Campus Center, Piscataway. “Navigate the Maze From Pre-K to College and Career” will feature keynote speaker Peter W. Riffle, a nationally recognized educator and a person with…

  • Kenneth Helrich

    Mr. Helrich, 89, of Marlboro, formerly of North Brunswick, died July 19, 2013, at home. Prior to retiring in 1985, Mr. Helrich, a research chemist, was a professor at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where he taught and did research for 38 years. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Alice Rosen Helrich; two sons, David…

  • Anna P. Emmons

    Mrs. Emmons, 96, of Long Branch, died July 25, 2013. She was born in Long Branch. She had lived in Caivano, Italy, before returning to Long Branch in 1934. Mrs. Emmons was a seamstress at various clothing manufacturers before retiring from 5th Avenue Manufacturing in Long Branch. She was a member of the ILGWU. She…

  • John “Johnny D” H. DeRespiris

    Mr. DeRespiris, 80, of Oakhurst, died July 31, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was born Aug. 3, 1932, to John J. and Irene DeRespiris in Fairview, the youngest of four children. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He had lived in Fairview and Long Branch before…

  • Monmouth U. nods to past, looks to future

    President Emeritus of Monmouth University Paul G. Gaffney II (l) listens to remarks by new President Paul R. Brown at Wilson Hall on Aug. 1. NICOLE ANTONUCCI/STAFF WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University marked a major milestone last week with a changing of the guard in the leadership of the university. Paul R. Brown, former…

  • August programs at Long Branch library

    The Long Branch Free Public Library is offering the free gardening program, “Composting: Science and Art,” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at its main branch at 328 Broadway, Long Branch. Participants can learn how to compost by using yard waste and household garbage and save time, money and resources. This program is sponsored by the…

  • GREEN SCENE

    August 2013: Full steam ahead! Gotti Kelley “Life is a garden: Dig it.” — unknown Surviving the giant, sweaty embrace of July’s heat, cooler fall temperatures are on the horizon, creating an ideal planting season for trees and shrubs. Once planted, these will be part of your landscape for decades, so choose wisely and take…

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