
CHRIS KELLY staffDressed in a Donald Duck suit, John Burges, Rumson, makes his way into the ocean on New Year’s Day, as other hardy souls head for dry land during the second annual Polar Bear Plunge, sponsored by the Sons of Ireland and held at Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright.
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Ordinance would allow 1% increase to balance budget
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer
The Long Branch City Council has introduced an ordinance that will allow the city to exceed the municipal budget for 2005. More...
Ad ele Y oung Bloopers We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it into one of Greater Media Newspapers’ 12 publications during the previous year. More...
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer
SEA BRIGHT — Though the cash is still trickling in, organizers of last Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge are sure the second annual event raised even more money for two local charities than expected, thanks in large part to spring-like temperatures. More...
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches mentors, children

BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer
Some missions are built on lofty foundations, but Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Monmouth County has set its mission of helping children reach their full potential in life on the bond that can grow between a child and a caring adult mentor. More...