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Bon Jovi and his JBJ Soul Foundation open a warming station

Many members of the Red Bank community came together today to help those less fortunate. A ribbon cutting was held introducing a Warming Station at the Pilgrim Baptist Church on Shrewsbury Ave.

City celebrates Veteran’s Day with tolling of the bells

By Patty Booth O’Neill Long Branch – It was a special Veteran’s Day this year. The ceremony began at City Hall on Sunday with the ringing of the bell 21 times at 11am signifying the 116,516 men and women who … Continue reading →

Holy Name Society thanks golf outing supporters

Long Branch — The Holy Name Society of Christ the King Parish submitted this photo with the following note of thanks to the supporters of its recent golf outing held on Aug. 27 at Pebble Creek Golf Course.

Fundraiser at Fran’s Bacon Beach Grille for seeing eye dogs

Long Branch — Fran’s Bacon Beach Grille, 49 Atlantic Avenue held a puppy naming fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 2. Proceeds went to the Josephine Ferrara Puppy Naming Fund to benefit Seeing Eye, Inc. of Morristown, NJ.

Crash that injured cyclist investigated

A 30-year-old man was seriously injured as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle on Friday evening in Ocean Township, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Towns observe Veterans Day

By Neil Schulman A special Veterans Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the event which originated the holiday, takes place on November 11.

Creators of ‘Tony’ Awards give grant to NJ Rep

Long Branch — New Jersey Repertory Company has announced that the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards for Broadway, is awarding the theater a 2018 National Theatre Company Grant.

Mall looms large in Eatontown political race

Eatontown — It’s a wild election season in Eatontown. Seven people on four different teams — Democrats, Republicans, and two independent factions — are vying for two seats on the Borough Council. Meanwhile, a Republican and independent running for mayor … Continue reading →

O’Neill seeks seat on Shore Regional High School Board

West Long Branch — Ron O’Neill is running for a seat on the Shore Regional High School Board of Education. O’Neill, who served on the Board from 1999 to 2017, is a member and volunteer at the West Long Community … Continue reading →

Lawsuit against Monmouth Mall expansion dismissed

By Coleen Burnett Eatontown — Late last week, after The Link had gone to press, State Superior Court Judge Lisa Thornton dismissed one of the two lawsuits pending against the Monmouth Mall.