CHRIS KELLY staff Budding Bobby Fischers watch instructor Michael Koblentz, of the Monmouth Chess School and Club, demonstrate a strategic move during a novice class held at the Children's Cultural Center in Red Bank on March 1.
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Police chief: Operational plan in place to handle crowds
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer
The Vans Warped Tour is coming to Monmouth Park racetrack July 19. Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon said borough officials support the tour that is coming to the borough for the first time. "We learned about the tour in August 2008 through a promoter after the Haskell Invitational that drew in 42,000 to 52,000 people over a two-day period," said Mahon. More...
Council members endorse Boys & Girls Club
BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer
RED BANK — Two Borough Council members paid a visit to an agency that is in the running to operate a new community center and reported back to the council last week. Councilwomen Sharon Lee and Juanita Lewis addressed the council about the apparent lack of progress on starting up a community center at the Feb. More...
Councilman, Planning Board member also in race
BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer
TINTON FALLS — Three candidates have announced their intention to run for mayor of Tinton Falls thus far, including incumbent Mayor Peter Maclearie, who announced Feb. 23 that he is seeking re-election for a second term. More...
RED BANK — The Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM) will host a memorial concert in honor of a local musician and supporter of the arts.T he Leon Knize Memorial Tribute Concert will take place on Saturday, March 7, at 4 p.m. in memory of the wellknown musician and businessman, who died on Jan. 30 at the age of 87. More...