Ocean Township has moved the Independence Day Fireworks to Saturday July 5, 2014. They will be held at Joe Palaia Park; Whalepond Road, off of Deal Road in the Oakhurst section. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. fireworks start at dark.
On June 28th, the Vitola Family of Long Branch celebrated their 7th Family Reunion at the Iama Club. It was attended by 88 offspring. (consisting of the Fiore's, Senatore's, Scott's and Vitola's) Eddie Fiore (89 yrs old) was honored as the oldest attending member..