July 11, 2003 RSS feed / Front Page

New rules for park use in place

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County arts council awaits word on funding

State aid for arts, cultural programs is down about 11 percent from last year

With $16 million in arts funding restored to the state budget, members of the arts community are celebrating the success of the uncharacteristic militancy they displayed in advocating for the funds. More...

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Changes to Ocean Blvd. may start in December

Reconstruction plan calls for narrower, more
pedestrian-friendly road

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Homeowners will bear cost of work on curbs, sidewalks

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Oceanfest 2003

Veronica Buffalo took part in a performance by the Second Baptist Church More...

Mayor pushes for further appeal of SRHS budget

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Letters

Pay attention to the road and its rules

I am writing to express my concern for the safety of pedestrians and motorists alike when a driver stops to allow a pedestrian to cross at a crosswalk. More...

Suggestion made to remedy Oceanport intersection

We have just completed our 10th trip to your area. It was great seeing our granddaughter, our Florida-born daughter, and her Red Bank husband. More...

Opinion

Our View

Reason to celebrate on July Fourth and beyond

There was a lot of good news for Long Branch and its residents this week. More...

Business

Patrons will feel in their own element at new lounge

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Volunteers needed for various local agencies

The Volunteer Center of Monmouth County needs volunteers in Red Bank to help with cleanup July 12. Volunteers will clean up debris in parks and the downtown area, pull weeds, remove stickers from signs, and other duties. More...

Volunteers needed to staff phones for youth services

180, Turning Lives Around, Hazlet, is seeking individuals to help staff phones for youth services. Volunteers must be mature, calm and responsible, and flexible shifts are Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. More...

Good weather, good plan mean exemplary Oceanfest

City

The day was as close to flawless as it could be. The sun was shining, warm summer breezes were blowing, and record crowds showed up to enjoy one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations at the shore. More...

Senator opposes developer’s plan for Fort

Lautenberg says Sandy Hook property should remain in public hands

Add the name of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., to the ever-growing list of opponents to the commercialization of Fort Hancock in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. More...

Zoners continue to grapple with Bruno lot

Cooper Avenue property was sold at auction
in 1999 for $12,500

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Consultant hired to raise funds for 9/11 memorial

A fund-raiser has been hired to help raise the $850,000 needed for the county More...

Three area girls receive Girl Scouting Gold Award

The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Farmingdale, recently honored three Girl Scouts from the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township with the Gold Award, the highest earned achievement in Girl Scouting, at the Gold Award Dinner in late May. More...

Quick sales for homes on Tradewinds property

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perspective

Same time, same town, same team

It was a typical Saturday in Red Bank after the end of World War II. Downtown Broad Street was packed More...

Accident leads to arrest of 3 burglary suspects

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State chips in to ease tax burden

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Bulletin Board

CPC benefit to honor area restaurateurs

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Red Bank, will hold its 39th annual summer benefit, "An Evening in Old Key West," July 25 at 7 p.m. at Hollywood Golf Club, Deal. More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY Staying cool wasn More...

in the arts

Amanda Matetski, author of Murderers Prefer Blondes, will appear at a book signing July 12, 1-3 p.m., at Fair Haven Books on River Road. The book is Matetski More...

Obituaries

OBITUARIES

HILDA M. VAN NOTE CARHART, 82, of Long Branch died July 2 at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. Born in Neptune, she was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. More...

Sports

Shamrocks’ full team back in time for busy stretch

RBC American Legion team has struggled to plug gaps in line-up

Red Bank Shamrocks head coach Pete Lynch is not overly concerned with his team More...

Flurry of local wrestlers excel at Jersey Shore Duals

Old Bridge Wrestling Festival up next for
summer season

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Front-running Balto Star upsets in United Nations Handicap

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