West Long Branch News

The Oakhurst area floods virtually every time there's a heavy rain, and trees are toppling over in the woods because the ground is so saturated.

A would-be armed robber picked the wrong gas station attendant to try to rip off about 7 p.m. Sunday, said Police Chief Lawrence L. Mihlon.

Although it is true we all need to assist in bringing our out-of-control spending under control, it is not the fault of workers who do what they are hired to do and are compensated for that job.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! This March we celebrate, once again, your birthday number one hundred ten! Get ready for Read Across America during the first week of March.

On the job hunt and looking for work close to home? The following job listings have recently been posted for the Long Branch, Eatontown, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch area: Technical Tax Accountant in Long Branch Custodian at Monmouth University in West Long Branch Assistant Professor, 3D Animation at Monmouth University in West Long Branch Die ... (more)

Fire officials are on the scene of a fire that broke out at 46 Locust Avenue, police say.

Immerse yourself in a unique movie-going experience as the 33rd annual Black Maria Film Festival makes several stops throughout New Jersey.

Monmouth County K-9 Officers demonstrated search and patrol techniques to Monmouth University students raising funds for their protection.

New Jersey's two U.S. Senators are urging federal officials to expedite the state's efforts to get 40,000 tons of road salt transported to Port Newark, despite the setback posed by maritime law and the lack of an available American vessel large enough to carry the entire load.

Victims of superstorm Sandy remain dissatisfied with the pace of federal assistance and the state's recovery efforts, according to a Monmouth University survey of the hardest-hit storm victims.

If your loved one has diabetes, go easy on the Valentine's Day candy, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists advises.

The future bride is employed as a mathematics teacher in the Red Bank, N.J. district.

Home, road, it didn't matter when it came to Iona vs. Monmouth. The Gaels are better than the Hawks right now, and it showed at both venues -- by nearly the same score.

Want to boost your emotional connection with your romantic partner this Valentine's Day? Try having a deeply personal conversation with another couple.

Andrew Solomon will visit Monmouth University for a reading from his bestselling book, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children & the Search for Identity, on February 24, 2014.