December 12, 2003 RSS feed / Front Page

Mold cutting into WLB police dept.’s space

Locker room, firearms room now off-limits because of contamination

Mold has put three rooms of the West Long Branch police headquarters, plus a storage room, off-limits. More...

Keeping the pot boiling for more than a century

Salvation Army seeking volunteers to man kettles during holiday season

RED BANK More...

Impression created by chief’s arrest troubles firemen

Fear public will feel
let down after
allegations of theft

EATONTOWN More...

New equipment allows boro to pick up trash on holidays

EATONTOWN More...

City resident named to turnpike authority

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Nurse’s work in VNA prenatal unit honored

Helen Schiffler, a Long Branch resident, was honored last month at the ninth Annual Health Care Awards Symposium Reception. More...

Zest

Writer forever linked to

Ask anyone over the age of, say, 30, if they remember the song "Unchained Melody" and they will likely begin to sing you the lyrics More...

Letters

Sandy Hook development proposal is a sign national parklands are in imminent danger

This paper More...

Reduction of districts won’t solve tax problem

So, Gov. James E. McGreevey has decided it is time to address the property tax problem. Unfortunately, he has decided to try to bluff his way through with a non-solution. More...

Opinion

Tax hike should be used to eliminate tolls in state

(An open letter to Gov. James E. McGreevey)

As we hope you are aware, residents along the Garden State Parkway are discriminated against (compared to residents in other parts of the state) in that their major highway outlet is via the toll-laden and plaza-hazardous parkway. More...

Sports

Brookdale facing great expectations

Jersey Blues
reached national finals
for first time

It More...

Brookdale women are optimistic

With only two players returning, the 2003-04 Brookdale Community College women More...

Sports Shorts

The CJ Hawks girls U10 (Chambers) basketball team will hold the last tryout for experienced players at St. Anthony More...

Bridge plan irks residents

New span will not offer relief for boaters navigating
down Troutman

Long Branch residents around the Atlantic Avenue bridge are happy the span is slated for replacement this spring; they are not so happy that it will remain at its current height. More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Killian Fister, 10, of Monmouth Beach goes up and is about to find out what it is like to come down while snowboarding at Cemetery Hill in West Long Branch on Sunday. More...

Redevelopment zone residents seek outside help

Institute for Justice asked to help residents retain their homes

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CASA opening eighth state branch in county

Organization advocates
for abused, neglected
children in legal system

RED BANK More...

Longtime city firefighter dies battling blaze

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Councilman, family especially thankful this holiday season

Gelfound continues
to recover from
massive heart attack

SEA BRIGHT More...

Council decides against restricting use of road

Short, unnamed street used to avoid intersection of Monmouth and Wall

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Fort project critics question extension

Original applicants were required to show funding for plans was in place

The National Park Service should not have given a private developer additional time to line up financing for a rehabilitation project at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, according to an expert in government leases and contracts who said that proof should More...

Bulletin Board

Southside Johnny and

the Jukes play Dec. 31

Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, will hold its annual "New Year More...

Oh, the weather outside!

JEFF GRANIT staff Tinton Falls residents Andrew Paul and Katie Walls play in the snow at Holmdel Park after the big storm last week. More...

Area residents graduate from police academy

The Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, has sworn in 21 new police officers as part of its graduation exercises for the basic course for law enforcement officers. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Christopher Dean Mares

Mr. Mares, 40, of Eatontown died Dec. 6 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Los Angeles, he resided in Hollister, Calif., before moving to Eatontown in 1988. More...

Business

‘Bluebird of happiness’ can be bought for $20K

Bird Jungle on Rte. 35 is selling one of world

When Angel Santiago refers to the "bluebird of happiness," he More...

Business Briefs

Area high school receives SCC award

Long Branch High School recently received a contract award for $60,197,000 toward the construction of the new high school. The award was given by the New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation (SCC). More...

Red Bank good fit for Hamilton Jewelers

Third-generation family

Sure, they More...