Author Archives: John T. Ward

RED BANK: Though the library was closed by a snowstorm, kids got to enjoy the riverfront property's steep slope Tuesday.

RED BANK: As expected northeast storm shifts eastward with threat of up to six inches of snow, schools take the day off.

RED BANK: Pedestrian suffered "relatively minor" injuries when she was struck by a vehicle last week, police said Monday.

This year, getting ready for spring means a midwinter makeover for Strollo's Lighthouse in Red Bank.

RED BANK: Council expected to advance plan for new crosswalks, and possible additional flashing signal, on Maple Avenue.

RED BANK: Boutique worker suffers minor injuries when car crashes through front window while parking Wednesday, police said.

Apologies to redbankgreen newsletter subscribers: the daily email hasn’t gone out for two days because of technical issues.

RED BANK: Tired of mosquito bites every summer? Monmouth County has a free program to help eliminate skeeter breeding grounds.

RED BANK: Train Station can be a lonely place Friday mornings, especially with cold rain in the forecast.

RED BANK: Imagine a quartet of impeccably dressed gentlemen showing up at your beloved's workplace, singing of your love.

RED BANK: A 68-year-old rail freight engine can still be counted on to draw a trainspotting fan or two when it rolls through town.

RED BANK: Joined by the Hazlet Running Club, members of the Red Bank Run Club met for their "Monday Sweat" at Count Basie Field.

RED BANK: Charter School Foundation offers student-deisgned Valentines cards to help raise funds for a gymnasium.

RED BANK: Up next: Valentine's Day, and Partyline finds the Red Bank Chocolate Shoppe getting ready for a surge of love and craving.

A commuter's view of the Route 35 Cooper's Bridge over the Navesink River, as seen from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Friday morning.

RED BANK: Prom season approaches, and Lunch Break once again steps up with its 8th annual Prom Giveaway of donated dresses.

RED BANK: Eight thousand turn out for races on the frozen Navesink? It happened here 119 years ago. Check out our new Throwbacks feature.

RED BANK: Partyline contributor Karly Swaim captured a gloomy mood in Riverside Gardens Park Wednesday evening.

RED BANK: Replacement of classic glass storefont with small residential windows downtown appalls even the building's owner.

RED BANK: Not quite shorts weather – or is it? – but temperatures start edging back to normal after a week of snow and bitter cold.