January 2, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

Boro calling on DOT to alter intersection

Crossroads has been site of more than 100 accidents

Anyone who values their safety will approach the intersection of Route 36 and Oceanport Avenue in West Long Branch very cautiously. More...

People Who Make a Difference

Delivering what
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

The young boy raised his hand as Greta Butler launched into a presentation on the Long Branch food pantry she runs for Family & Children More...

Assemblyman tapped for GOP leadership post

In his first full term, Sean Kean has been
chosen for key role
BY CHRISTINE VARNO
Staff Writer

Assemblyman Sean Kean, 40, of Wall Township, was elected to serve as assistant Republican whip on Dec. 15, creating a voice for Monmouth County. More...

Talking ATMs help Fleet reach out

Bank initiatives
to empower disabled
to use its services
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

ATMs and online banking services make it easier for most of us to conduct banking transactions, but for individuals with disabilities these services aren More...

Letters

School board needs to acquire mathematician

I would like to recommend to the members of the Shore Regional High School Board of Education that they acquire a member who majored in mathematics More...

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Opinion

Pursuing a bad idea in a harmful way

Apparently, the National Park Service is not content to simply pursue the bad idea of leasing buildings in Fort Hancock to private commercial entities; the agency now seems committed to doing it in a particularly problematic way. More...

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Sports

Ocean needs to learn from mistakes

Local teams play to mixed results
in holiday tourneys
BY PAUL SALUS
Staff Writer

In athletics, there are times when positive things can come from negative results. More...

Monmouth wins a solid team title

BY PAUL SALUS
Staff Writer

Usually, when you enter a wrestling tournament having to forfeit at three weight classes, your chances for a team championship go out the window. More...

Sports Shorts

The U12 Monmouth Maniacs girls fastpitch softball team is looking for several players to complete its 2004 roster. Contact Jim at (732) 446-6919 or e-mail jcmccook@msn.com. More...

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Career academies causing concern

Local superintendents worry about financial, brain drain from districts
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

An emotional Leonard G. Schnappauf, superintendent/principal of Shore Regional High School, lambasted the Monmouth County Vocational School District for draining off badly needed money from Shore Regional to the detriment of its students. More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Monmouth Regional More...

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Adele Young
Bloopers

Our annual bloopers column is a collection of typos as well as grammatical and usage errors compiled mostly from stories before they make their way into one of Greater Media Newspapers More...

Dodge grants aimed at preserving ecosystem

Clean Ocean Action, NY/NJ Baykeeper each receive $75,000

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has awarded $5.5 million to 71 organizations in New Jersey and the Northeast to fund environmental initiatives. More...

Early retirement program fails to make the grade

School officials say implementing program would be far too costly
BY CHRISTINE VARNO
Staff Writer

The Ocean Township Board of Education dismissed the Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) on Dec. 16. More...

Tip leads to arrest of armed robbery suspects

Men were allegedly involved in two previous crimes at restaurants
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

EATONTOWN More...

Bulletin Board

Snow-removal issues come early this year

EATONTOWN More...

Jan. 8 is deadline for art achievement awards

VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), New Brunswick, is accepting applications for its 2004 Art Achievement Awards until Jan. 8. More...

Information sessions at college during January

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will hold information sessions for prospective students Jan. 5-7 and 12-14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Loretta Verdi Asaro

Mrs. Asaro, 86, of Ocean Township died Dec. 19 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had lived in Staten Island for 50 years before moving to Ocean Township nine years ago. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, has received approval from the State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to establish an emergency percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PTCA) program, which will enable the medical center to perfor More...

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