Participants test the water before competing in the third annual one-mile Ocean Swim held at the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion in Monmouth Beach on July 26. The borough Beautification Committee held the event to raise funds for local park projects. More photos, page 3.
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Clockwise from top right: Swimmers run into the water at the start of the onemile at the third annual Monmouth Beach Ocean Swim held at the Monmouth Beach Pavilion on July 26. Swimmers compete in the swim. Matt Kietlinski, 16, of Pennington, races to the finish line. Participants compete. Gerry Goldberger of Marlboro sprints toward the finish line. More...
WLB Library director says borough branch could lose local appeal
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer
WEST LONG BRANCH — A proposal to turn control of the borough public library over to the county is being met with much resistance from objectors who say the plan will cause the local facility to lose its community appeal. More...
Kids plan to start Kenya's Camel Back Library service project
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
LONG BRANCH — A group of community youths are gearing up for another successful year of aiding to causes both locally and worldwide. The St. Michael's Youth Group, based in the West End section of the city, was established 10 years ago to assist in the development of young people. More...