
CHRIS KELLY staff Despite heavy rain, Jim Palumbo, Oceanport, paid a visit July 29 to "The Wall That Heals," a traveling half-scale replica of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial, displayed along the Long Branch beachfront last week. Story, page 10.
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Two congregations collect flood cleanup supplies

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer
RED BANK - The borough's Independence Day celebration this year presented a fundraising opportunity for a pair of Red Bank churches that are collaborating to help flood victims. Church members raised $125 to kick off a joint outreach program called Buckets of Love. The congregatio... More...
Proposed regulations would govern private, public properties
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent
Public fallout continues over new rules proposed by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to regulate public access to New Jersey's waterfront. The new Public Trust Rights Rule will apply to both commercial and residential properties along the Raritan and Sandy Hoo... More...

Madison Andrews, 5, (above) of Ocean Township sports a smile after walking through the "Monkey Maze," while a youngster (top right) goes for a spin on an amusement ride during the Monmouth County Fair held at the East Freehold Park showgrounds, Freehold Township, on July 26. A youngster (right) trie... More...