Own Some Monmouth Beach History
Get the Monmouth Beach History Book Many years in the making, a history of one of the county’s most interesting communities, my hometown of Monmouth Beach, is now available. It makes for great reading
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Weekend @ Monmouth
Out and About … Here are some of the happenings in Monmouth County this weekend: Saturday, Sept. 4 Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival – MORE INFO Wine & Jazz Festival at Allaire Village – MORE INFO √
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A Monmouth Life
Are You Prepared?
Above-Average Hurricane Season Predicted Sure we’ve had a hot summer so far, but things could change quickly. State weather officials are now warning
More Movies for Free
As we head into a new month, the Monmouth County library system is offering another round of free movies.
FH Firemen’s Fair Winding Down
Volunteer organizations in Monmouth County are known for their dedication—and for their ability to have fun. Leading the way is the Fair Haven Fire Company,
My Brother Skip
My brother, Philip “Skip” Sheehan, would have been 80 on August 31 if he had lived. Skip was a great lover of Monmouth County, spending his
Spirits of Monmouth County
Laird’s Applejack – Old & Smooth George Washington asked for the recipe (and was the only outsider who ever got it). Abraham Lincoln served
In the Beginning … My Career as a Journalist
I got into publishing by accident—and it‘s the best accident that ever happened to me. The business can at once vexing and rewarding. It was at the
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Monmouth County’s Gridiron Pride
Are You Ready For Some Football? I know that for dedicated Monmouth County sports fans one of the most anticipated times of year is the beginning of a
Fight Identity Theft—Shred
County to hold Saturday shreddings Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in our country, according to the FBI. One of the best ways to keep
“The Chief” of Wall Street
The Amazing Journey of James Maguire … The guy’s come a long way since his first job as an umbrella boy at a Jersey Shore beach club. A champion
Help Save a life … Perhaps Your Own
Drownings Happen Every Day – Too Much I love the ocean and with all the hot weather this summer I’ve been in swimming many times. Jersey Shore
Be a Beach Early Bird
It’s a familiar scene at the Jersey shore—crowded beaches and jammed parking lots. And with the economy the way it is, more people are expected
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A Life of Caring Ended Too Quickly
Family Gone But Not Forgotten - None of my father’s eight children became a physician like he did. Although that may not have been his dream, if it were, at least he can take satisfaction in that he
No Ordinary Day of Racing
Steeplechase Races in Monmouth County If you are a horse-lover, and even if you’re not, a trip to Monmouth Park Racetrack is well worth the effort. One of many
Being Fresh in Jersey
It’s that time of year again. Go out and get it. Jersey Fresh produce has arrived. There are many places to get local corn, tomatoes, cucumbers,
Plan For Some Fall Cleaning …
De-clutter and Help the Environment We could all be better stewards of our planet. There’s only the one. Towards that end, I advise county residents to do some proper clean up this Fall—right at
Walking the Boards: End-to-End
For many county residents the best time to be out exercising is now. One of the better treks is the North End-to-West End circuit in Long Branch. As measured by the Atlantic Ocean promenade-boardwalk route
Back to School With Dad …
Children Need Report Cards, College, and Noninterference … Wow! We’re appraoching that “Back to School” time of the year. You know—the time that parents love and kids hate. So
Monmouth County Lobstering Endures
Back in the day it was called working “the harvest of the sea.” Today, few people remember and even fewer know that the Jersey Shore was once a thriving commercial lobstering area. And the practice
Find Culture at the Jersey Shore
It’s a shining beacon along the county’s coast, and I’m proud to say I played a small part in helping to preserve it 10 years ago. It’s the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center on Ocean Avenue. And it
America’s Best Beaches 2010
Also a List of the Best New Jersey Beaches - The beaches of Monmouth County have been a source of constant enjoyment and relaxation for generations of area residents. For my money, our 27-mile seashore
Peter Dawkins: An All-American Life
What can you say about Peter Dawkins? Well, he’s a U.S. Army General, Rhodes Scholar, Husband and Father, Princeton PhD, Heisman Trophy winner, Monmouth County resident, West Point graduate, Michigan
