8+ hour, 27+ min ago  (1262+ words) POINT PLEASANT " Point Boro was reintroduced to a piece of history when a miniature model of PT-109, the patrol torpedo boat famously commanded by Lt. j. g. John F. Kennedy, was shown alongside an educational film about the vessels, courtesy of the New…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (329+ words) AVON-BY-THE-SEA " The Avon Historical Society will host a Military Fallen Heroes event on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a. m. at the Avon Marina, 2 Main St. The program will honor Avon's 10 residents who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (391+ words) TOMS RIVER " The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic here is now officially named for late Toms River resident and Point Pleasant Beach High School graduate 2nd Lt. Leonard "Bud" Lomell, a World War II veteran who scaled the cliffs of…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago  (278+ words) BRICK TOWNSHIP " The annual flag-raising ceremony on Sixth Avenue in Normandy Beach will be held this year beginning at 1 p. m. on July 4 with the American Legion riding their motorcycles down the avenue. The ceremony is hosted by Bob Mrozek and will…...