Public encouraged to attend Veterans Day ceremonies       The signers of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declared in part, "we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor," thereby setting in motion the establishment of the greatest republic known to man. More ... Nonprofit that aids homeless vets needs $$       The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) recognizes an urgent need to help our local homeless veterans and is asking the public to join with us to assist them with a special need. The association is helping to raise $12,000 as part of a matching grant for Vetwork, a nonprofit organizati... More ... LWV 'Running & Winning Workshop' huge success       In May the Greater Red Bank Area League of Women Voters, Red Bank Chapter of Hadassah, Junior League of Monmouth County and the Northern Monmouth Branch of the American Association of University Women worked together to sponsor, plan and provide volunteers for the first "Running and Winning Worksh... More ... Parents express thanks to Timmy's Tour supporters       On Sunday, Oct. 7, Timmy's Tour de Shore for pediatric brain tumor research was held at Fort Hancock in Sandy Hook. It was a beautiful, warm day; perfect for a 2-, 10- and 23- mile bike ride. The Tour de Shore was a huge success attracting some 450 riders. Many more came out just to enjoy a day of... More ... Most of our relatives arrived in country legally       This is in response to Shirley Heredia's recent letter to the editor. It is not immigrants that the residents of New Jersey and other states are upset with. It is the "illegal," "undocumented" immigrants that most people are angry about. What part of these two words does not register? More ... Trees make towns livable, economically viable       New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the nation battling an increase in impervious surface, a decrease in our green spaces, and a decline in our community forests. Nationwide, urban areas cover 69 million acres and are increasing at a rate of 1.3 million acres per year. More ... Middletown lauded for mayor's green initiative       Despite the sobering news about global climate change and other environmental problems in the news today, I'm optimistic - in part because of what's happening here in Middletown. More ...