News

November 17, 2016

Body said to be in suitcase in shallow grave

Oceanport — The body of a Connecticut man who had been missing since this weekend was reportedly discovered Wednesday in a shallow grave behind the former […]
November 3, 2016

Six vie for three seats on Long Branch Board

By Neil Schulman Long Branch — The four candidates at the Long Branch Board of Education Candidates Forum on Nov. 2 all stressed their backgrounds in […]
November 3, 2016

Pallone and Sonnek-Schmelz Debate at Monmouth University

By Matt Engel West Long Branch — Brent Sonnek-Schmelz had wanted to debate Frank Pallone for weeks. He got his wish Wednesday night, when he and […]
November 2, 2016

Women of Long Branch ‘Shine’ in new exhibit

Long Branch — This Thursday, Nov. 3, the Long Branch Library will hold an opening for its latest exhibit, Shine: 100 Women of Long Branch, by […]
October 28, 2016

A folk music legend hits for a triple, at Monmouth U

WEST LONG BRANCH — The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University has announced that tickets are now on sale for a November 11 concert featuring […]
October 27, 2016

Theater Review: Mad Love is crazy good

By Madeline Schulman Long Branch Mad Love by Marisa Smith, now at NJ Rep, is an old fashioned romantic comedy brought up to the 21st century, […]
October 14, 2016

Plan for synagogue and up to seven stores approved

By Neil Schulman Long Branch — The Planning Board has unanimously approved plans for a synagogue and 12,000 square feet of retail on the block in […]
October 14, 2016

Road opening has potential; but deer on fort a big issue

By Neil Schulman Oceanport — The road through Fort Monmouth connecting Oceanport Avenue to Route 35 may soon open again. While that is probably good for […]
October 14, 2016

Plaque honors Sharmaine Patterson and Julia Wheeler

By Patty Booth O’Neill Long Branch — It was a bright day for Long Branch Saturday morning as citizens gathered for a dedication of a plaque […]