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Schneider: Storm recovery trumps party

Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees

For the birds

Skim Bash surges, expands to Belmar

Handlin bill could ease Sea Bright tax burden

Remodeling a kitchen

Choosing the right outpatient radiology center

Choosing a dog trainer

Brain training vs. tutoring

Choosing an MRI facility

For the birds

By JOSEPH SAPIA Correspondent

Harden Fowler stood on the beach at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch, nearly deserted of humans, telling two followers that they stood between life and death. More...

High-risk flood zones scaled back under new FEMA maps

By KEITH HEUMILLER
Staff Writer

Nearly half of the highest-risk flood zones in Monmouth County have been reduced to more moderate zones under new preliminary maps released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 16. More...

Ad hoc group to revive downtown beautification

By NICOLE ANTONUCCI
Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — Members of the Borough Council plan to form an ad hoc committee to work on plans for a historical beautification project for the Main Street corridor along Route 35. More...

Chabad leaders weigh next move in Long Branch

By KENNY WALTER
Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — Rabbi Laibel Shapiro said Monday he is weighing options after the Long Branch zoning board’s denial of an application for a 20,000- square-foot Chabad in the city’s West End business district. More...

NJ Environmental Federation moves to Long Branch

By KENNY WALTER
Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The destruction of superstorm Sandy prompted a statewide environmental group to pick up and move its headquarters outside of a flood zone. More...

Oceanfest July Fourth: sun, fun, food and fireworks

LONG BRANCH — An Independence Day tradition in Long Branch, the 23rd annual Oceanfest celebration, will take place on July 4. More...

Eatontown casts critical eye on fort housing plan

By NICOLE ANTONUCCI
Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The addition of veterans’ housing to the Eatontown area of Fort Monmouth has some officials and residents concerned that the borough’s housing obligation in the redevelopment plan will increase. More...

Choosing the right outpatient radiology center

Your physician has ordered a series of radiology procedures. Your physician gives you a prescription for the examinations and a list of radiology facilities in your area. Which one to choose and why? Important questions to ask More...

Brain training vs. tutoring

Is tutoring what your child really needs? More...

Selling your gold and estate

While parting with gold and family heirlooms can be an emotional experience, it can also be a profitable one. The price of gold is on the rise, reaching its highest point for the first time in 25 years. More...

JCP&L touts changes made since Sandy

By KEITH HEUMILLER
Staff Writer

Local officials lauded Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) new communications initiatives, which are designed to provide more timely and accurate information during power outages. More...

JUST GO

SPECIAL EVENTS More...

Finding the best deals on used cars

Used vehicle prices remain high, so it pays to shop around for the best deal. But how far are you willing to drive to find a bargain?

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features

The good news for new-car shoppers is that resale values remain strong, meaning they’ll get more money for their existing rides in trade. More...

Q&A

Jack of all trades

with Sharon Peters

Q: We’ve taken up backcountry hiking and camping, often requiring travel on wet, rutted dirt roads to get to the trails. More...

Letters

Reader recalls impact of Supreme Court ruling

A major anniversary in the history of women’s reproductive health has just been celebrated. June 7 was the 48th anniversary of the 1965 Supreme Court ruling, Griswold v. More...

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Columns

YOUR TURN

Emergency preparedness is essential

Even as New Jersey continues its recovery from superstorm Sandy, we’re reminded that a new hurricane season is upon us. More...

GREEN SCENE .

Full-throttle bloom

GOTTI KELLEY

“Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there.” Thomas Fuller, 1732 A — nd isn’t this true, especially this year. More...

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Sports

Brodeur wins 20th Sheehan Classic 5K race

The 20th Sheehan Classic 5K showcased some of the finest recent high school distance runners from the Jersey Shore. More...

Bulldogs’ boys lacrosse team made Group I finals, secured SCT title

By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent

A fter winning the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) championship for the third straight season on May 14, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s boys lacrosse team kept its momentum going all the way into the NJSIAA Group I finals. More...

SPORT SHORTS

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter (a community service organization) and Leaders for Life, Inc. More...

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Schneider: Storm recovery trumps party

By KENNY WALTER
Staff Writer

Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider crossed party lines this week to publicly endorse Gov. Chris Christie’s bid for re-election. More...

Towns seek to recoup $246M in local court fees

By KEITH HEUMILLER
Staff Writer

Unpaid municipal court fines and fees have become a $246 million problem in New Jersey, and towns throughout the state are turning to collection agencies to bring in some of that money. More...

Local towns approve of new flood maps

By NICOLE ANTONUCCI
Staff Writer

Sea Bright officials on Monday welcomed new preliminary flood zone maps after waging a seven-month campaign to have the designations reversed. More...

Dig rigs and reading at Ocean library

The Ocean Township Library at 701 Deal Road is hosting a “Dig Our Rigs” on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., which will feature Ocean Township’s finest work vehicles and fire engines on display outside. More...

Skim Bash surges, expands to Belmar

By KENNY WALTER
Staff Writer

BELMAR — Competitive skim boarders will ride the wave of the sport’s increasing popularity to Belmar, as the annual Skim Bash competition is expanding to a second location. More...

Handlin bill could ease Sea Bright tax burden

By KENNY WALTER
Staff Writer

Leveling the regional school funding formula for towns impacted by natural disasters, such as Sea Bright, may be among the consequences of superstorm Sandy. More...

Birdsall firm pleads guilty to criminal charges

By KEITH HEUMILLER
Staff Writer

A n attorney representing Birdsall Services Group (BSG) entered a guilty plea today on behalf of the firm to charges of money laundering and making false representations for government contracts, according to the state Attorney General’s Office More...

Remodeling a kitchen

If you have ever had even one party you know: The kitchen is the most important room in your house. That is where all the guests congregate. The kitchen is also where the most homework is done, and where important family meetings are held. More...

Choosing a dog trainer

We Americans love animals; however, we know little about them. We are used to convenience and short cuts. We also believe there’s a perfect dog for everyone. More...

Choosing an MRI facility

What is an MRI? More...

NOTES

The June 27 Lakewood BlueClaws baseball game at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood will benefit the American Red Cross, which will receive $3 for every $10 ticket sold. More...

State Fair Meadowlands provides fun for all ages

Featuring acrobats, sideshows, pig races, rides, games and more under an 1,800-seat circus tent, the State Fair Meadowlands will thrill fairgoers June 21-July 7 at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. More...

Weichert’s 13th annual golf outing scheduled for Aug. 15

Charity event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, breast cancer research

Weichert, Realtors will host its 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Aug. 15, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. More...

Master Gardeners available to speak

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County have speakers available to educate the public on almost any gardening topic. More...

Bulletin Board

Film on survivor’s quest to screen on June 25

“Living Downstream” will be screened at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at the Unitarian meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. More...

Register for golf outing by June 30

In partnership with Leaders for Life Inc., the Zeta Nu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will hold the second annual Go to High School, Go to College Golf Classic on Aug. 3 at Bunker Hill Golf Course, 220 Bunker Hill Road, Princeton. More...

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Arts / Zest

‘Collages and Paintings by Jill Kerwick, June 2013’

Collages and paintings by Jill Kerwick are on exhibit at the Oceanic Free Library in Rumson. More...

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Obituaries

Tess McGann

Mrs. McGann, 97, of Oceanport, died June 15, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin Sr., in 1986; and a daughter, Kathleen Penta, in 2008. She is survived by a son, Martin Jr. and his wife, Marianne, of Oceanport; and three grandchildren. More...

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