Monthly Archives: May 2009

A crew from Guaranteed Plants & Florist in Locust began pulling weeds Tuesday at the traffic island at Bridge Avenue and Monmouth Street in Red Bank on Tuesday. The island will planted with flowers in time for the Memorial Day...

Northbound Maple Avenue traffic was backed up approaching the intersection of West Front Street Tuesday afternoon. More than two months later than expected, work got underway this week on an effort to smooth the flow of traffic past a key...

In the latest edition of Ledger Live, vodcaster Brian Donohue turns his lens on Sea Bright, which he nominates the "worst beach in New Jersey" because of access issues. In an off-the-news take on the announcement yesterday by the New...

Here's a tasty slice from last Saturday's appearance by A Love Like Pi (featured last Thursday on our companion site, Red Bank oRBit) at Jack’s Music Shoppe in Red Bank. The show drew more than 100 fans. Video is by...

Notices have been left in recent weeks on cars parked on streets covered by permit rules, including Broad Street in the vicinity of the post office, above. Red Bank's Parking Utility is putting motorists on notice: lax or non-existent enforcement...

Today's edition of Red Bank oRBit features an exclusive interview with a performer who will play the magnificently made-over Count Basie Theatre with an act that represents a major makeover to her own public persona. You may know Linda Eder...

The Oceanic Bridge as seen from the Navesink last summer. Nighttime users of the Oceanic Bridge between Middletown and Rumson are in for a doozie of detour this week. Monmouth County last night began closing the bridge for repairs between...

High school rowers from the Navesink River Rowing return a scull to the clubhouse at the foot of Maple Avenue, Red Bank, on Monday following a weekend meet in Massachusetts. (Click to enlarge) Looks to be smooth sailing weatherwise for...

Today's edition of Red Bank oRBit rolls out the red carpet for a preview of this week's Count Basie Theatre Awards, the annual event that honors the best of Monmouth County's high school performing arts productions. We'll give you the...

Maria Rodriguez of Rumson works out on the new equipment at Meadow Ridge Park. Here's a recession-busting idea for people who want to get in better physical shape but don't want to drop a load of cash at a gym:...

A mix of pix from some of Saturday's events: the Nathan J. Williams Craftsmen Club's motorcycle rally on Drs. Parker Boulevard; Red Bank Community Day at Count Basie Fields; and the Relay for Life overnight fundraiser at Red Bank Regional....

Crime reports provided by the Red Bank Police Department for the week of May 8 to May 15, 2009. This information appears here unedited. Theft occurring at Broad St. on 5-8-09. Unknown subject(s) stole 6 leather and wood chairs which...

What: 'Sounds of Motown,' a dance program performed by dance majors in Red Bank Regional's Visual and Performing Arts Academy. Where: Red Bank Regional High, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver. When: Friday, May 15th, at 7p, with an encore performance...

They've done it again. For the third time in three tries, the students at Red Bank Middle School have written and performed in a video that's made it to the finals in a national or international competition. The first time,...

The event was born of last year's centennial event and picnic at Count Basie Fields. What: Second annual Red Bank Day, four hours of food, music and neighborliness, followed Sunday by tours of historic homes in the borough. Where: Count...

Billy Steers, his tractor, and an unidentified dog. What: 'Tractor Mac' author/illustrator Billy Steers visits Fair Haven in an event complete with haywagon rides. Where: River Road Books When: Saturday, 1 to 3p. Need to know: He's a hardworking machine...

Rowers take to the water at the 2008 edition of the club's open house. What: Navesink River Rowing's annual open house. Where: Foot of Maple Avenue, Red Bank. When: Saturday, 9a to 1p. Need to know: A chance to get...

Freddie Boynton, center, and pals show off their chrome Saturday. What: The second annual Nathan J. Williams Craftsmen Club motorcycle rally to raise scholarship money. Where: Celestial Lodge 36 of the Free & Accepted Masons, 141 Drs. Parker Boulevard, Red...

Students will walk their hearts out to raise money for cancer research. What: Third annual Relay For Life of the Two Rivers walkathon to benefit the American Cancer Society, with live entertainment, movies, contests and games throughout the night. Where:...

The Monmouth Rugby men's and the women's squads both play Saturday. No, not each other — don't be daft. What: The annual Monmouth Rugby Football Club's homecoming matches. Where: Thompson Park, Lincroft. When: According to club secretary Rob Morello, it...