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Monmouth Civic Chorus Announces Scholarship Auditions
Thursday, 18 March 2010
RED BANK, NJ - The Monmouth Civic Chorus will hold its annual vocal scholarship auditions for New Jersey high school seniors planning to pursue higher education. Auditions will be held by appointment on Saturday afternoon, April 10, 2010 at the... Read more...

New Thriller on Stage at NJ Repertory Company
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Steven Dietz’s Yankee Tavern is Open for Business April 15 – May 23 LONG BRANCH – Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz, a taut comic thriller from one of America’s leading contemporary playwrights, will have audiences on the edge of their... Read more...

Relay for Life of the Two Rivers Kicks Off its 2010 Season
Thursday, 18 March 2010
This Year’s Event to be Part of Longitudinal Cancer Study Little Silver, NJ - The fourth annual Relay For Life of the Two Rivers (The Relay) held its official kick-off on February 23 at the Fair Haven Knights of Columbus Hall. Speaking at the... Read more...

Area's Most Gifts High School Science Students to Compete at Jr. Science Symposium
Thursday, 18 March 2010
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ - Monmouth University will host the 48th Annual Monmouth Junior Science Symposium (MJSS) on Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th,. The two-day symposium includes presentations of student research papers and three... Read more...

Ice-Lantics Close Season With Bronze Medal
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Schedule New Season Try-outs Farmingdale, NJ - The Ice-Lantics' Novice level synchronized skating team traveled through the worst rainstorm in recent memory to wrap their season with a bronze medal at the Lee Ann Miele Garden State Synchronized... Read more...

Monmouth County Disabilities Office Reaches Out to Veterans
Thursday, 18 March 2010
“Year of the Vet” Transition Fair creates awareness FREEHOLD, NJ – Returning veterans have a wealth of resources available to them right in Monmouth County. Assistance and referral information about disability benefits, handicap parking,... Read more...

After Storm, Be Wary of Home Improvement Schemes
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Consumer Affairs staff offers tips to follow when making repairs FREEHOLD, NJ – The weekend’s storm has caused major headaches for many homeowners. Basements got flooded, roofs were damaged by strong winds, and trees fell on cars and houses.... Read more...

Time for Fresh Flowers
Thursday, 18 March 2010
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - We all know that fall is for harvesting of crops and cleaning up the garden while spring is for planting. However, after the snowfalls of this past winter and heavy rains as well, there has been a greater desire to see fresh... Read more...

Women to Discuss "Running and Winning" Political Office
Thursday, 18 March 2010
At 8 am on the morning of Friday, April 30, a group of women will begin to gather at Monmouth Regional High School to take part in a workshop called Running & Winning. It is a leadership program for young women in their junior year in high... Read more...

Young Professionals Present Check to Girl Scouts
Thursday, 18 March 2010
FARMINGDALE, NJ - The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group recently presented a check for $1,376 to the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore after a successful "Caring With Karaoke" event. "It is great to see young... Read more...

AHHerald - News for the Bayshore

Red Cross to Hold New “Hometown Heroes” Event Honoring Volunteer and Community Heroism

Newsbrief - Monmouth County

Written by American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter Thursday, 04 February 2010 14:35

TINTON FALLS, NJ – What is a hero? The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter is doing something new this year to extend appreciation to its volunteers and members of the community who have accomplished something extraordinary. A brand new event, “Hometown Heroes,” will host a kick-off on February 24, 2010 at McLoone’s Rum Runner in Sea Bright, NJ at 6:00 p.m.

This event will honor four Red Cross Volunteer Heroes and ten Community Heroes, nominated by the Jersey Coast Chapter and residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Among these award recipients will be the McLoone family of Little Silver, who will be honored for their generous contribution of time and service to the community.

“Hometown Hero” awards will be presented at a luncheon on March 26, 2010 at Branches Catering in West Long Branch, NJ. Event and Promotions Manager for the Red Cross Leanne Caffrey says, “I am excited to be involved in the planning of our Inaugural Hometown Heroes campaign celebration. This event provides us with a wonderful opportunity to honor our volunteers, our own hometown heroes, along with outstanding members of our community.”

To find out more information about the winners and the actual event, post kick-off, please contact Leanne Caffrey at 732-493-9100 ext 1233, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.jerseycoast-redcross.org.

County’s Eastern Branch Library to Reopen Thursday

Newsbrief - Monmouth County

Written by MC Public Information Office Thursday, 04 February 2010 14:33

Water main break repaired at Shrewsbury location

SHREWSBURY, NJ – The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 1001 Route 35 North, will reopen for business at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4.

A water main break outside of the library building caused the suspension of all operations at this county library site for a day and a half. A county work crew performed the necessary repair work to the water main providing for the reopening of the second busiest county library location on Thursday morning.

The Eastern Branch circulates more than 40,000 items a month. The entire library system circulates more than 3.6 million items annually with the Headquarters location in Manalapan being the busiest library in the system.

While the library was closed, library patrons were encouraged to visit other branch libraries to renew or borrow books, DVDs, CDs or other materials. Patrons can always renew lending materials online.

In addition to the Eastern Branch and Headquarters, other Monmouth County branch libraries are in Allentown, Colts Neck, Hazlet, Holmdel, Howell, Marlboro, Ocean Township, Oceanport, Wall and West Long Branch. To get the address and times of individual branch libraries visit the county Web site at www.visitmonmouth.com or call the library Headquarters at

732-431-7220 or use the TTY Hearing Impaired relay 732-845-0064.

Emergencies on Ice Drills Help Prepare Responders

Newsbrief - Local News

Written by AH First Aid and Safety Squad Monday, 01 February 2010 09:47

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Members of the Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad, the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department and Keyport First Aid braved bone chilling temperatures to train for emergencies on the ice.

The organizations gathered at the Atlantic Highlands municipal harbor for the drill, which took place with temperatures in the teens.

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"Today's drill was a success,” said Tom Hayden, first lieutenant of the AHFAS. “Our rescuers were able to practice in realistic conditions and new members became acquainted with the equipment and procedures.”

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Columns

The New “Third Rail”

Woody Zimmerman
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Franklin Roosevelt was one of the 20th century’s political geniuses. By saying this I don’t mean that I think FDR’s policies and achievements were uniformly... Read more...

The Resurrection Reality – How Is This Topic Portrayed in the Old Testament? (I)

Rev. Dr. George Hancock-Stefan
Thursday, 18 March 2010
The apex of the Holy Week in the Christian calendar is the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. This is the foundation of our faith and this is the... Read more...

Harbor Clean-up Continues

Jack Archibald
Thursday, 18 March 2010
If you weren’t physically blown away by last weekend’s weather, then you may be astounded by the amount of damage suffered throughout the region. ... Read more...

Obama's Multi-Trillion Dollar Debts Killing U.S. Economy

Gordon Bishop
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
In "President" Obama's 1st year office, he and his crooked Chicago gang have somehow been able to lose over 4.1 million jobs and create a record $3.8 trillion... Read more...

Understanding Ways to Combat Beach Litter

Joe Reynolds
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Last weekend, at the same time as winds were whipping up to over 70 miles per hour and rain was coming down in buckets over the Jersey Shore, a large group of... Read more...