The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Long Branch & New Brunswick will host its 17th annual golf tournament July 12 at the Beacon Hill Country Club, AtlanticHighlands. Golfers will be treated to lunch, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent auction, and an awards presentation. There is also a “Pot of Gold” hole, raffle prize, 50/50 and a shot at winning a million dollar hole. More...

Every now and then it’s nice to be surprised by public figures who actually teach by example of their actions. More...

The people of New Jersey elected Gov. Chris Christie to get government under control and begin to ease the property tax burden that so many households in this state face. He is working hard to accomplish these goals because he understands the immense strain that costly government and escalating property taxes are having on senior citizens, families and young people just starting out. More...

As happens every year at this time, we’ve heard a lot of graduation addresses filled with uplifting exhortations that basically come down to “be the best that you can be.” More...

LONG BRANCH — A group of dynamic artists and musicians has been working to transform the block between Second Avenue and Liberty Street into a destination attraction, and they will provide a glimpse of what’s to come this weekend when Art Hits the Streets. More...

Mrs. Brewer, 80, formerly of Old Bridge, died June 14, 2010, at Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. She was born in Red Bank and worked as a clerk with Carter Drug Store, Matawan, for four years. Mrs. Brewer was a member of the Eastern Star, Matawan. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Brewer, in 1984. More...

TINTON FALLS — The Dorothy B. Hersh High School Self-Advocacy Group has received the Making the Difference– Group Achievement Award at the fifth annual Spring Into Action Luncheon hosted by the New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project. More...

Noel Brock of Toms River crossed the finish line first for the fourth straight year in the women’s division, and Kenyan runner James Gathoga won the men’s division on Saturday at the 17th annual George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank. More...

Debra Camal, M.D., a surgeon who specializes in the treatment of breast disease, has been named medical director of the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center. More...