Long Branch

July 3, 2014

Mayor sworn in for seventh term

On July 1, Adam Schneider took the oath of office as mayor of Long Branch for his seventh term, and City Council members Joy Bastelli, Kathleen […]
July 2, 2014

Sisters vote to relinquish Stella Maris Retreat Center

Long Branch — After extensive analysis and deliberation, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP) and the Board of Trustees of the […]
July 2, 2014

Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel held on July 12

Long Branch — Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel has been a long standing tradition in the life of Holy Trinity Church of […]
July 2, 2014

See NJ’s largest July 4 celebration, Oceanfest, rain or shine

Long Branch – Long Branch’s 24th Annual Oceanfest offers something for everyone. Delicious festival foods, handmade arts and crafts, sand sculptures, themed children’s shows and activity […]
June 11, 2014

Shots fired in Long Branch

By Patty Booth O’Neill Neighbors reported that shots were fired Monday on Wilbur Ray Ave., a street off of Rockwell Ave, in Long Branch. Gregory School, […]
May 28, 2014

Pit bull attack in Long Branch

Long Branch — The Long Branch Health Department Animal Control Program issued three summonses on May 17 against the owner of a pit bull: for allowing […]
May 22, 2014

No takers, no bids on old school buildings

Long Branch – Two of the oldest buildings in the Long Branch Public Schools inventory were advertised for sale, but Michael Salvatore, Superintendent of Schools, said […]
May 9, 2014

What the grating sound of one voice can do

By Patty Booth O’Neill On Tuesday night I attended Avery Grant’s rally at his campaign headquarters, located in the original Inkwell building in West End. I was […]
April 22, 2014

Man jumps from Long Branch radio tower (please note, graphic photos)

Photos by Edward Thomas By Patty Booth O’Neill It was a sad day on Monday as Sixty-year Pedro Macias from Elizabeth New Jersey, originally from Cuba, […]