The Monmouth County Park System has announced openings are still available for summer trips for teens entering grades nine through 12. A "Teen Extreme Odyssey" will be June 25-29 and will travel to Pennsylvania and sections around the Delaware River. The trip will feature kayaking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and bouldering. More...

The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties recognized National Hunger Awareness Day June 5 by raising awareness of hunger issues existing in our communities. Recently, the FoodBank received funds from Gov. More...

Sometimes, you read something where somebody is quoted saying something so idiotic you just have to throw up your hands and ask, "What the h-e-double hockey sticks are they thinking?" That was the reaction I had to a piece in The Star-Ledger last week after New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald Chen released his second damning report on this state's statutes on eminent domain. More...

An exhibit of paintings by Angelica Zavala will open June 8 at Cask 591 in Long Branch. "Images from My Mind" will run through June 30. An opening reception will be held Friday, 7-9 p.m. More...

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - When the final bell of the school year rings later this month, two veteran administrators in the Ocean Township School District will end their careers. William J. Galatro, principal of Ocean Township Elementary School, and Margaret Grilli, principal of the Wanamassa School, will both retire, each after serving the district for 36 years. More...

It's a strange time of year for high school baseball and softball teams.One day, you could be celebrating a championship in one tournament, while the very next day you're back on the diamond trying to secure your participation in another. More...