The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) is participating in New Jersey's 2008 Project Homeless Connect, a point in time survey of the homeless population in the state, on Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

We are all aware that Santa has to travel a long way to deliver gifts and toys to our children across the land. Santa has many helpers to make this possible. Therefore, thanks to all Santa helpers during our Christmas season. More...

If you liked the lethiferousmachinations our lawmakers employed to get a state budget passed in 2006 and 2007, I have a feeling you'll absolutely love what's gonna happen in 2008. Those of you who have been paying attention know that in this state we've been looking at budget deficits of between $2.5 billion and $4.5 billion every year for the past several years. More...

Middletown Main Library will host the December edition of the "Last Thursday Poetry Reading and Open Mic" today at 7 p.m. Featured poets will be Adele Kenny and Deborah LaVeglia. Kenny, author of 21 books of poetry and nonfiction, is the poetry editor of "Tiferet: A Journal of Spiritual Literature. More...

WEST LONG BRANCH- Monmouth University President Paul G. Gaffney II has been named to two National Research Council (NRC) committees. A NRC Higher Education and Workforce Board committee has been focusing on developing a guide for "Enhancing the Master's Degree in Natural Sciences" throughout 2007. More...

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Red Bank Catholic's Kristina Coppolino (r) and Red Bank Regional's Liz DeMaria battle for the rebound during the second half of a game played on Dec. 20. Right: Red Bank's Michelle Pebole tries to get a shot off before Coppolino (l) gets a piece of it. RBC dominated the game, winning 62-12. More...