Meridian Healthy will present its "Healthy Heart Expo" 4-7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune. Event host will be Big Joe Henry of New Jersey 101.5 F.M. The free event will feature a dance session; free screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol, body composition, and bone density; and a cooking segment. More...

As the economy continues to take its toll on families across the country, we've heard lots of talk about big banks and major automakers. There's been concern for how shrinking resources will affect merchants who rely on the holiday shopping frenzy. Dialogue among friends turns to a comparative discussion of lost investments. More...

When I landed my first job in journalism 30 years ago this month, I had a freshly minted sheepskin proclaiming my Master of Arts in English (one of the most worthless degrees in the world in terms of making a living), no experience and an over-inflated opinion of my writing ability. More...

An exhibit of oil paintings by Norma Wokas will be at Little Silver Borough Hall, 480 Prospect Ave., through Feb. 25. Born in Nicaragua, Wokas has lived in the U.S. for 30 years, the last eight as a Highlands resident. This location has richly influenced the choice of subjects for her oil paintings, which range from cityscapes to nautical themes and beach scenes. More...

Mr. Coiner, 65, of Hazlet, died Jan. 25, 2009, at home. He resided in Brick, and the Wanamassa section of Ocean Township, prior to relocating to Hazlet in 1998. He was a logistician at Naval Weapons Station, Earle, Colts Neck, from 1962 until retirement in 2000. He is survived by his wife, Julia Coleman Coiner; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert T. More...

After watching his team suffer a humbling, eye-opening loss to Phillipsburg on Jan. 17, Long Branch High School head wrestling coach Danny George sat his team down for a talk. It was not your conventional pep talk, however. More...

LONG BRANCH — A new store is opening in the city that will not only save people money, but could also help people make some money. Back on the Racks consignment shop is set to open its doors during the first week of March at 144 Brighton Ave. in the West End section of the city. More...