ERIC SUCAR staff A group of youths link arms and sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before diving into the icy Atlantic Ocean on New Year's Day at the annual Polar Bear Plunge held at Donovan's Reef and sponsored by the Sons of Ireland.
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Residency of voters at issue in outcome of mayoral race
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer
Ashadow was cast over the Sea Bright reorganization meeting Jan. 5 as a new mayor was sworn in and her validity as the Election Day winner was challenged. Maria D. Fernandes was sworn in as mayor of Sea Bright Jan. 1 after a Dec. More...
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent
Look out. There's a new county sheriff in town. Kim Guadagno is ready to serve the people of Monmouth County as its first female sheriff. "It is with a sense of duty and pride that I begin my term as your sheriff," she said during her remarks at the public swearingin ceremony that occurred during the reorganization meeting of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Jan. More...
In an effort to spur an expanded use of shared government services, theMonmouth County Board of Freeholders has awarded a contract to Government Strategy Group to bolster shared services among various government agencies in Monmouth County. More...
Youths expected to raise $100K in 10 minutes at Feb. 28 fundraiser
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
Parents should not get mad next month when their teens say they will "ttyl" or "talk to you later" in order to take part in a text-messaging frenzy. When scores of teens and tweens in the area text on Feb. 28, itwill bemore than the usual chat with friends. It is a fundraising benefit to support programs at the David S. More...