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Long Branch third-graders (L to R) Ryahna Cunningham, Ayleen Bautista Vázquez, Bijou Carrier and Valerie Gomez are participating free swimming lessons at a YMCA water safety program at the Long Branch Community Pool. Photo Credit: Joshua Reed

YMCA Makes a Splash in Long Branch with Free Swim Lessons

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Summer is in full swing, the weather is beautiful and kids want to swim! The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is working to make that happen, offering free swim lessons and water safety classes for third- grade students in Long Branch at the city’s new community pool at Pleasure Bay Park. “The […]

by YMCA of Greater Monmouth County July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

NJ Gas Average Up Overnight, 3 Cents Higher than National Average

by AAA Mid-Atlantic July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

Oceanic Bridge 2021 by Allan Dean

Coast Guard Taking Final Comments on Height of Future Oceanic Bridge Across Navesink River

by Friends of Oceanic Bridge July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

MONMOUTH SCENES BY LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Twin Lights — Twin Lights – © Steve Rich
Twin Lights

South Island, Sandy Hook — South Island, Sandy Hook – © Steve Rich
South Island, Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook Bay — Sandy Hook Bay – © Steve Rich
Sandy Hook Bay

Sandy Hook — Sandy Hook – © Steve Rich
Sandy Hook

Highlands Waterfront — Highlands Waterfront – © Steve Rich
Highlands Waterfront

Silouette of Officer's Row, Fort Hancock — Officer’s Row, Fort Hancock – © Steve Rich
Silouette of Officer’s Row, Fort Hancock

Chapel Hill in Autumn — Chapel Hill – © Steve Rich
Chapel Hill in Autumn

Boats in Belford Harbor — Belford Harbor – © Steve Rich
Boats in Belford Harbor

Boats in Belford Harbor — Belford Harbor – © Steve Rich
Boats in Belford Harbor

Boat sits on Atlantic Highlands Beach — Atlantic Highlands Beach – © Steve Rich
Boat sits on Atlantic Highlands Beach

Allaire State Park — Allaire State Park – © Steve Rich
Allaire State Park at Winter

Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge — Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge. – © Allan Dean
Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge viewed from the river

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News

Feral Cats by Beverley Goodwin

Feral Cats: They Feed, They Breed

by Muriel J Smith July 23, 2021July 23, 2021

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AH to Ban Cannabis Businesses for Now

by Muriel J Smith July 23, 2021July 23, 2021

Dr. Tara Beam, Tri-District Superintendent

Critical Race Theory … Or Not?

by Muriel J Smith July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

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Happenings

Blackwater

Blackwater Outdoor Concert Will Benefit Westminster Church’s Community Outreach

by Erika Sayar July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Songwriters on the Beach 2021

90.5 The Night’s Songwriters On The Beach 2021

by Brookdale Community College July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

27th Annual Fresh Farmer's Market

Highlands Farmer’s Market Makes History and Mozzarella

by Muriel J Smith July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

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Columnists

George Hancock-Stefan

God Is at Fault for Disciplining!

by George Hancock-Stefan July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

The Thompsons of Guaranteed Floristswith the grandson of Wm. Entenmann

Guaranteed Plants & Florists Has Ties to Historic Jersey City Greenhouses

by Muriel J Smith July 20, 2021July 21, 2021

Anne Mikolay

The Catholic Church Stumbles Again

by Anne Mikolay July 15, 2021July 18, 2021

Courts/Police/fire

Suzanne Simone, former Monmouth County Corrections Officer

Monmouth County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Shoplifting

by Allan Dean and Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office

Two Indicted in 2009 Long Branch Cold Case Murder

by Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Cinemark and Costco parking lot

Holmdel Man Arrested for Possession of Explosives

by Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office July 25, 2021July 25, 2021

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GOVERNMENT

Monmouth ACTS Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month with Events for Families

by Monmouth County Public Information July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

11th District Legislators - Vin Gopal - Eric Houghtaling - Joann Downey

D11 Receives over $10 million for Extraordinary Special Education Funding

by 11th Legislative District Office July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Acting NJ Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck

Acting AG Bruck Announces Leadership Team

by Office of NJ Attorney General July 19, 2021July 19, 2021

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Helping Community

Renew the Promise of Hope - Lunch Break

Lunch Break Plans for Expansion of Red Bank Facility

by Lunch Break July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

Dave Crenshaw with Service Dog, Doc at Military Appreciation Night - Blueclaws baseball

Play Ball! BlueClaws Military Appreciation Night Lifts Spirits of Soldiers

by The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

Nicholas Novotny is biking across the country to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project

Brookdale Student Nicholas Novotny Biking Across the Country for Wounded Warrior Project

by Brookdale Community College July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

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Business

RWJBarnabas Health Mandates COVID Vaccination for All Team Members

by RWJBarnabas Health July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

New Jersey American Water Requests Odd/Even Outdoor Watering

New Jersey American Water Requests Odd/Even Watering in Monmouth and Ocean Counties

by NJ American Water July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Frank Vozos, MD, RWJBarnabas Health, receives Lifetime Achievement Award during this Frank Vozos, MD, RWJBarnabas Health, receives Lifetime Achievement Award during this pandemic year.

New NJHA Awards Program Recognizes Members’ Efforts in Pandemic

by New Jersey Hospital Association July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

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Education

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Civics Instruction in Schools

Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Requiring Civics Instruction in Middle and High School

by Office of the NJ Governor July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Kate Blaine - Head of School - Trinity Hall

Trinity Hall Welcomes Mary Kate Blaine as Second Head of School

by Trinity Hall July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

Tom Gorman Parade Ground at MAST

MAST Graduates Take the Field

by Muriel J Smith July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

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OPINION

Get Behind the Experts on Oceanic Bridge Design

by Fred Hofmann July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Fixed Span for Oceanic Bridge Requires Less Overhead

by Mark Najjar July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Find Compromises on Oceanic Bridge

by Todd E. Thompson July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Lenape Woods Trail - photo: Allan Dean

Atlantic Highlands Family Rescue Woman Hiking with Dog

by Jean Bruno July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

Open the Pool for Residents at Ocean 10

by Brenda Hodgkiss July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

Towards a Slaughter-Free America

by Jon Hochschartner July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

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