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      May 28, 2009  RSS feed
      ERIC SUCAR staff A sea of graduates await their diplomas during Monmouth University commencement ceremonies held at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on May 20. More...
      Open house at Thompson Park center set for July 12

      It has been more than three years since a fire destroyed the historic mansion at Thompson Park and the new visitor center is almost complete. More...

      Fun, friends, a break from the rigors of the school year-that's what summer camp means to children and their families. But with the plethora of choices, it can feel cumbersome to decide which camp is the best for you child. More...


      Mayor calls budget comments 'misleading'

      Amember of the West Long Branch Borough Council is calling the borough's proposed 2009 municipal tax increase inadequate, saying if adopted as is, the spending plan would leave the municipality open to future financial hardships. More...


      Monmouth University graduates make their way to their seats during the procession at the start of commencement held at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel May 20. Actress Aileen Quinn, best known for the title role in "Annie," which was filmed on campus, sings "Tomorrow." Hekla Alite graduated from the School of Science, Technology and Engineering. More...


      LONG BRANCH — A grant to the city Fire Department has provided equipment to warn of the dangers of toxic fumes and educational tools to raise public awareness. Through a $25,000 grant awarded by Quaker Special Risk and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. More...


      The Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold, graduated 37 special police officers at its 34th Basic Course for Class II Special Police Officers in late May. Local graduates were: James S. Beirne Jr., Matthew L. Colonna, Christopher F. Fiore, Richard T. O'Brien and Jake B. Pascucci, all Long Branch; Ryan J. Brand and Michael J. Martone, both Eatontown; Kenneth D. More...
      At a recent city council hearing on this year's tax increase, Adam Schneider said that compared to other towns, Long Branch is "in better shape." I think most taxpayers would dispute that statement, since for almost 20 years straight this mayor has boosted our taxes virtually every year. More...
      Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I've never written about it. I guess it's time. More...
      Although animation had its earliest beginnings in Europe in the 1800s, it took root in the U.S. at the dawn of the 20th century and is considered to be a true American art form. More...
      Mr. Holmgren, 86, of Eatontown, died May 11, 2009, at home. He served with the U.S. Navy for 19 years aboard the USS Juneau during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, and spent seven days adrift. He was the last remaining survivor of the USS Juneau. More...
      Left: Red Bank Catholic High School's Steve Louie is in the right place to apply a tag on a Notre Dame High School (Lawrenceville) runner at second base during a home game May 22. Above: Louie fires a put-out throw to first base against a Notre Dame batter. More...