A group of kids takes part in a game at Jerry Morgan Park during Long Branch Day on Sept. 13.
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Tarantolo: 1985 law should reflect current housing issues in towns
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer
At least a dozen mayors in the state have joined forces to seek reform to the state affordable housing law, which currently calls for "unrealistic" demands in towns throughout New Jersey, including Eatontown. More...
Area Christians and Muslims gather to learn and understand
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
Local Lutherans and Muslims have embarked on a journey together as a way to learn and understand more about one another's faith. LThe journey consists of the two groups coming together to openly discuss their beliefs and faiths. Most recently, they gathered at the "Dessert and Dialogue" meeting. More...
Task force hands out info. to college students living in local neighborhoods
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
LONG BRANCH — As college students returned back to school earlier this month, local officials continued a joint initiative aimed to preserve the quality of life in city neighborhoods and, at the same time, ensure safe living conditions for students in off-campus housing. More...
Fair to be held Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ocean Township High School
Children throughout the county are faced with dangers in their communities every day, Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno said. To help families be proactive in keeping their children safe, Guadagno and the Sheriff 's Office are joining forces with Greater Media Newspapers for the Monmouth County Family Safety Fair to be held Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
Tom Colao to act as organist, conductor and composer at church
LONG BRANCH — The St. James Episcopal Church on Broadway has welcomed a new director of music to act as an organist, conductor and composer for the church's music program. Tom Colao, of Princeton, has begun leading the church's music program and will serve the church while continuing advanced musical studies, according to the Rev. Valerie Redpath, rector of St. More...
Family and friends mourn the loss of Coleman Bean, 25
BY BRIAN DONAHUE Staff Writer
Coleman Bean was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was a son, a brother, a soldier, and to seemingly everyone who knew him, a good friend. He was someone they could count on to be there, in times of need and in happy times. More...
City resident, 91, dies at home she fought to save
