CHRIS KELLY Bruce Owens, Long Branch, tries to clear the walkway of his Bath Avenue residence Feb. 7 after a major snowstorm blanketed the Shore area for the second time this year.
More ...

bulletin board
Italian American society
seeks crafters, vendors
     Crafters and vendors are wanted for the IAMA craft show scheduled for Saturday, April 12 ,from 9 to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Table donations are $20. For information call Chris at (732) 229-1450 from 9 to 5 p.m., or Ceil (732) 229-3135 from 5 to 9 p.m.
More ...

community bulletin board
Rock guitarist Richard Lloyd at Feb. 16 show
     Guitarist Richard Lloyd will appear at the sixth annual "90.5 The Night Guitar Show" Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Robert J Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.
More ...

Conservation essay and poster contest under way
     The Freehold Soil Conservation District has announced its 2003 conservation essay and poster contests, "Food for the Future in the Garden State." The contests for students in Middlesex and Monmouth counties are designed to promote awareness and understanding of how human activities affect ...
More ...

Center seeks volunteers for local activities
     The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County needs computer-literate volunteers for a Monmouth County social services agency to update its Web site. Days and hours are flexible Monday-Friday.
More ...

~ Notes Around Town ~
     The Planning Board hearing on the application by Deal Yeshiva, West Long Branch, to build two swimming pools on the school’s grounds has been postponed for a fourth month in a row.
More ...


     CHRIS KELLY Local resident Richard Takesh makes his way down Morrell Street in Long Branch the easiest way he can during the second biggest snowstorm of the season Feb. 7.
More ...


     CHRIS KELLY Gillian Gayliard, 11, Oakhurst, tries out the exhibit on static electricity at Ocean Township Elementary School’s science fair Feb. 3.
More ...


     CHRIS KELLY Lei Pavao, Long Branch, tries to clear the steps of her Morrell Street residence, as the Feb. 7 snowstorm continues around her. The storm was the second substantial snowfall of the season, with 4 to 8 inches of snow falling throughout the Shore area.
More ...


     CHRIS KELLY Ocean’s Tom Verrochi (l) and Joe Howlett, both 10, look over an exhibit that shows how roller coasters work. The science fair was held at Ocean Township Elementary School on Feb. 3.
More ...

community bulletin board
AAUW high school essay contest under way
     The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women is now sponsoring its second annual essay contest for ninth- and 10th-grade girls.
More ...

‘Sundays at Seven’ series to begin Feb. 16
     The Presbyterian Church on the Hill will begin its sixth annual "Sundays at Seven" concert with "An Evening of Soul" Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
More ...

bulletin board
State champion teams are honored at luncheon
     A luncheon will be given at noon Feb. 22 for the state champion teams at Shore Regional High School, West Long Branch. In addition to West Long Branch, Monmouth Beach and Oceanport will be hosts of the luncheon.
More ...

in brief
Local band to perform at ‘Lonely Hearts Bash’
     The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, will welcome the local band Exit 117 at its "Lonely Hearts Bash" Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. The band will open for the heavy metal group Great White with Jack Russell.
More ...