• CODA

    Good news: At least they’re more popular than Fidel Greg Bean Our nation’s 112th Congress broke for its five-week summer recess last Wednesday, July 31, having achieved the shameful record of being the least productive Congress in history, while at the same time becoming the most hated Congress in history, according to a plethora of…

  • Use common sense handling juvenile issues

    There is a saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In my opinion, no truer words have ever been spoken. I implore parents to really think about what this phrase means and take these words to heart. We try to raise our children to make good choices, to do the right thing and…

  • TEDxNavesink lineup announced

    Cindy Zipf will speak at TEDxNavesink. Speakers slated for the TEDxNavesink conference at Brookdale Community College on Sept. 20 include local and nationally renowned voices in fields such as oceanography, archaeology, the arts, robotics and more:  Tim Dillingham, executive director of the American Littoral Society, will discuss the restoration of the coastline as a…

  • World-class lineup for TEDxNavesink

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer For at least a day, Lincroft could become the smartest suburb in the country. On Sept. 20, internationally recognized professors, scientists, photographers, writers and more will descend upon the Brookdale Community College campus to participate in the first TEDxNavesink conference. According to event co-organizer Brian Smiga, it’s going to be…

  • ‘Day at the Races’ set for Aug. 23

    The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Day at the Races” at noon on Friday, Aug. 23, at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport. The cost is $45 per person and includes a buffet lunch, program and private seating in the omnibus room. Seating is limited, and jackets are required for gentlemen. To…

  • Special primary election set for Aug. 13

    New Jersey will hold a special primary election for the U.S. Senate on Aug. 13. The passing of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg resulted in a vacancy to be filled by the voters of New Jersey in a special general election on Oct. 16. Democratic and Republican primary elections will be held on Aug. 13, when…

  • Tribute to Molly Picon set at Elberon library

    The Elberon Branch Library is hosting “A Musical Salute to Molly Picon: A Tribute to the First Lady of the Yiddish Stage” at 7 p.m. Aug. 20, at 168 Lincoln Ave., Elberon. Join Dr. Diane Cypkin as she tells the life story of entertainer Molly Picon through song and dance. As an entertainer herself, Dr.…

  • Pro wrestling show to benefit Valerie Fund

    All-star pro wrestling returns 7:45 p.m. Aug. 9 at Holy Trinity Church, 408 Prospect St., Long Branch. Partial proceeds will benefit The Valerie Fund, which supports health care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Headliners will include “Jersey Shore” Robbie E and hardcore icon John “Balls” Mahoney. The show will also feature favorite Funkdafied…

  • Hundreds head to Sandy Hook for women’s lifeguard tourney

    By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Competitors face off in the 1,000-yard Surfboat Challenge during the 29th annual All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at Sandy Hook on July 31. Sponsored by the National Park Service, the tournament featured more than 260 lifeguards from throughout the region competing in 10 different events. PHOTOS BY KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF It was a…

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