April 11, 2003 RSS feed / Front Page

City firemen establish community benefit trust

By carolyn o

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Testing, taxes, drugs issues for board hopefuls

Currently all-male board
assured of getting at least
one female member
By carolyn o

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Fort involved in fight a world away

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Council again left in dark on plan for lights

Sports Association,
governing body at odds over issue once more
By Sherry conohan
Staff Writer

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Council candidates file petitions for primary

Only one candidate filed for the two seats on the West Long Branch Borough Council for the June primary election. More...

FoodBank in need of holiday donations

The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is in great need of food for the spring holidays, to distribute to the needy at food pantries and soup kitchens throughout both counties. More...

Letters

Public needs to focus on issues of alcohol abuse

April is national Alcohol Awareness Month and the focus is on underage drinking. Alcohol is the drug most frequently used by high school seniors, and its use is increasing. More...

Builder sees need for redevelopment legislation

The state is walking a tightrope in a desperate effort to balance the preservation of our lifestyle with the need to accommodate more than 1 million new residents in the next 15-20 years. More...

Impressive improvements will add to city’s gridlock

While the improvements to the oceanfront in Long Branch are impressive and exciting, access to these improvements is not. More...

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Sports

Pitching, defense are keys for Hawks baseball team

Ocean
By tim morris
Staff Writer

As Monmouth University, West Long Branch, heads into the heart of the Northeast Conference baseball schedule, head coach Dean Ehehalt is pleased with where his Hawks are at. More...

New coach is happy to be back at Red Bank Catholic

By doug mckenzie
Staff Writer

Randy Scinto enjoyed his 20-year coaching stint at Marlboro High School. But when the opportunity to coach softball at his alma mater, Red Bank Catholic, came along, it was just too inviting to pass up. More...

Sport Shorts

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Vigil a heartfelt show of support

Approximately 150 turn out at rally for troops in Iraq
By sherry conohan
Staff Writer

In the damp, frigid night air, the Eatontown community turned out for a candlelight vigil to express support for the troops in the United States-led coalition in the hot desert of Iraq half a world away. More...

Change may come to school board

Six candidates vie for three seats on panel
By carolyn o

The school board race in Long Branch will be hotly contested as three incumbents, each finishing up a three-year term, will be challenged by three newcomers. More...

Commissioners creating plan to manage parking

By carolyn o

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For soldiers’ families, the battle is close to home

Worried yet proud, families wait,
watch and pray
By sandi carpello
Staff Writer

Before fighting began in Iraq in mid-March, the United States had sent more than 200,000 soldiers into the Middle East. More...

Tradewinds to be open at least one more year

Beach club is telling past members deposits must be received by April 27
By Sherry conohan
Staff Writer

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West Long Branch council delays vote on ’03 budget

Governing body hopes
to receive aid from state to offset tax increase
By SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

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Z•E•S•T

FORLIVING
Pigeons prove to be birds of a varied feather
For Shrewsbury man, bird
By carolyn o

It turns out that not even the most dedicated of pigeon partisans have anything nice to say about the gray-blue creatures most of us think of when the bird is mentioned. More...

Bulletin Board

Poets publish book on Monmouth County

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NARFE membership meeting April 15

The Monmouth County Chapter No. 411, National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its membership meeting April 15 at 1 p.m. at the West Long Branch Community Center, Locust Avenue. Refreshments will be served. More...

‘Color of Flesh’ to open in Long Branch April 17

New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, will present the premiere of The Color of Flesh April 17, 18, 19, and 24 at 8 p.m., and April 20 and 24 at 2 p.m. More...

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Schools

Three seats open on Eatontown school board

By Sherry conohan
Staff Writer

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M.B. school board passes ’03-04 budget

Borough voters will get their say on spending plan Tuesday
By Sherry conohan
Staff Writer

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RBR girls hope to compete with Class B North’s elite

By paul salus
Staff Writer

The Red Bank Regional softball squad is a fairly young one, but what it lacks in experience, head coach Doug Wooding hopes it makes up for in effort and ability. More...

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Business

City creates partnership to benefit area businesses

By carolyn o

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Auto dealer joins forces with diabetes association

The American Diabetes Association has joined forces with Rittenhouse-Kerr Automotive Group, Ocean Township and Shrewsbury, which has been designated the "official car dealership of the Jersey Shore Tour de Cure," a bicycle tour scheduled fo More...

Rising tide of expectations at new River’s Edge

Robert Guido moving restaurant from one small place to two large ones
By gloria stravelli
Staff Writer

After 13 years in Red Bank, Robert Guido knew River More...

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