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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Owner is excited to bring Runner’s High to Freehold

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer A s a runner,

Unexpected depth carries RFH swimmers to a title

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Rumson-Fair Haven High School boys swim team is competing for a spot in the NJSIAA state tournament meets, something the...

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Kristina Danella has appeared in all 21 of Marist College’s games this winter, and started in three. The junior guard/forward, who transferred from the University of...

Hawks 2012 recruiting class includes area football players

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer One of Monmouth

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Carnevale, the Italian Mardi Gras Festival, will be hosted by the Italian American Association of Monmouth County 2-6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Eagle Oaks Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive,...

Eatontown plans to polish ‘hidden jewel’

BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The Borough Council and the Eatontown Shade Tree Commission are

Capoeirathon will benefit breast cancer foundation

LONG BRANCH — Pearl Street Gym and Afro Brazilian Martial Arts and Fitness will co-host the First Annual Capoeirathon on the Jersey Shore Saturday, March 24. The fundraiser...

Polar Bear Plunge benefits Ronald McDonald House

SEABRIGHT— The Junior Board of the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch will host the second annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Sea Bright Municipal...

Pallone: Sports betting would be windfall for N.J.

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) is hoping New Jersey will become

Wanamassa’s got talent

Seashore Day Camp’s Day of Fun set for Feb. 11

LONG BRANCH — Sand sculptors and magicians will be part of the free fun at Seashore Day Camp’s annual Day of Fun on Saturday, Feb. 11, noon to 3 p.m.read more

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Writer’s swipe at custodial work is misguided

Response to Avery Grant’s remarks in the Feb. 2 issue R egarding your criticism ofread more

Animal registry safeguards the community

A s someone who deals with dozens of cruelty-toanimals cases every week, I applaud those working to establish an online animal abuser registry in New York. Exposing and...

Gingrich misrepresented by letter writer

I n a recent letter, “Resident sees racism in candidate’s remarks” (Feb. 2), Avery Grant accused Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich of...

Towns, county to work on regional disaster plan

Monmouth County and each of its 53 municipalities will be required by the state to prepare emergency/disaster response operations for the development of a regional, coordinated...

Eatontown businesses think local

BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — Owners of businesses and commercial properties located along the Main

21st annual Red and White Affaire, Feb. 18

Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter (MCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is celebrating its 21st annual Red and White Affaire on Saturday, Feb. 18. The event will be held at Jumping...

Casting call Feb. 10 at Woodbridge Mall

The American Heart Association is inviting New Jersey women from all walks of life to share their story at a free Go Red For Women Connect Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 10, from10...

11th annual KDM fun run to be March 10

The 11th annual KDM three-mile fun run and walk will be held March 10 rain or shine. The race, created to keep the spirit of Keith McHeffey and other victims of the terrorist...

Train accident challenges family to regain strength

BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer Six surgeries and 10 months later, Michael Villafuerte is on the mend. After losing his pinky

Eatontown Planning Board goes paperless

BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — The borough Planning Board has transitioned to a paperless operation,...

Officials see a visionary in LBHA’s Garrett

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer The word being used to describe Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) Executive Director Tyrone

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LBHS’s Brodie likes Rutgers despite coaching shakeup

By KennyWalter Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — A weekend visit has reaffirmed Ryan Brodie’s pledge to Rutgers

Spartan girls bowling team going to SCT with confidence

BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean High School girls bowling team entered the season with several holes in its...

Jr. Titans hockey players tendered by NAHL teams

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer I ce hockey has taken Farmingdale resident Trevor Heuser all over the country, but one...

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Bucs’ ice hockey team aiming for winning record

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent The Red Bank Regional High School Bucs have turned things around in recent weeks after...

Thinking devices

BYMARIE MABER Correspondent Cellphones, iPods and iPads are everywhere — and now, even in works of art. Lisa

Josephine B. Trezza

Mrs. Trezza, 88, of Middletown, died Jan 26, 2012. She had resided in Monmouth County for more than 60 years, including 38 years in Shrewsbury. Mrs. Trezza was a garment industry...

Shore Regional H.S. marks 50 years

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer WEST LONG BRANCH — Shore Regional High School alumni from throughout the country have...

Students’ artwork on display at L.B. library

Paintings and drawings created by Monmouth County Arts High and Arts Middle School students will be on display at the Long Branch Public Library, 328 Broadway, Long Branch, for...

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The ninth-annual concert for the Food- Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will be held 7:30 p.m. Jan.read more

Four-vehicle accident damages traffic signal

EATONTOWN — A four-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 36 and Wyckoff Road on Jan. 24 damaged a traffic signal, according to Eatontown police. The accident, which...

Chocolate Lovers’ Weekend, Feb. 11 & 12

The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce invites all chocolate lovers to visit Ocean Grove on Feb. 11 and 12 for its Chocolate Lovers’Weekend. From 11 to 4 p.m. Saturday, tour...

Jean Palmieri-Tocci

Ms. Palmieri-Tocci, 67, who was born and grew up in Long Branch, died Jan. 10, 2012, at her Florida residence after a three-year battle with cancer. She was employed in the real...

Nonprofit to return to Officers Row

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent The National Park Service (NPS) has signed a letter of intent to begin negotiations with theAIDSResource Foundation for Children...

Elks’ dinners offer hearty fare

LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch ElksLodgewill continue its tradition of hosting dinners for the community during February. The Elks’monthly fish/chicken/ribs dinner will...

Employee charged with embezzling $130K from Eatontown firm

An employee of an Eatontown technology company has been charged with embezzling $130,000 in merchandise from her employer. Melissa Covey, 42, of the Martinsville section of...

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Resident sees racism in candidate’s remarks

Potential Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich shows his rednecked racism in proposing that urban poor kids be hired as janitor aides in schools. In a later speech, in...

Sometimes, we all need a coach in our corner

GREG BEAN Now that I’m not punching a time clock any longer, I’m always looking for ways to supplement

WLB kindergarten registration Feb. 22-23

WEST LONG BRANCH — Registration for 2012-13 kindergarten will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, at Betty McElmon Elementary School, 20 Parker...

Monmouth U celebrates Black History Month

WEST LONG BRANCH — In celebration of Black History Month, Monmouth University is hosting a series of programs to celebrate African American heritage. Events are free and...

City seeks to remain a regional center

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer LONG BRANCH — The city is closing in on the final steps for retaining its designation as...

Eatontown approves housing for residents with special needs

BY NICOLE ANTONUCCI Staff Writer EATONTOWN — In approximately six months, a home on Rose Court will be ready to...

Brookdale to host Feb. 24 job fair

LONG BRANCH — Brookdale Community College will host its annual Community Job Fair at the Long Branch Higher Education Center, 213 Broadway, on Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2...