November 10, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

Fort advocates join forces to keep installation open

Sharing technology with other armed forces crucial to More...

Health commission to hold flu-vaccine lottery

With only half of the expected supply of influenza vaccinations available this flu season, the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No.1 (MCRHC) has instituted a lottery system for flu shots. More...

Pollinger says he was told to leave

Long Branch NAACP backs chief

Middletown Police Chief John Pollinger remained off the job Monday following an Election Day dispute with a township official over whether or not to police polling places. More...

NPS hearing on sand slurry pipeline slated for Nov. 13.

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A nine-letter word that begins with ‘c’

Tinton Falls resident recently published her last crossword puzzle

Every morning millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee, a sharp pencil and a crossword puzzle. More...

Letters

Volunteers are heart and soul of American Red Cross

As Thanksgiving approaches, family and friends gather to give thanks for their good fortune over the past year. More...

Fire suppression systems key in low-rise dorms

On Oct. 27, there was a fire in Brower Hall at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. It took 15 fire companies from New Brunswick and the surrounding area to contain the fire. Thankfully, everyone in the dining hall was evacuated and no one was hurt. More...

Board workers: thanks for ‘lifting our spirits’

On behalf of the West Long Branch election board workers, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the West Long Branch Police Department, the West Long Branch Borough Council and mayor, and the Dunkin More...

Sports

Spartans win backyard battle over Caseys

When neighboring teams meet up in the state tournament, more often than not, the familiarity leads to tightly contested battle. More...

Rumson girls set to defend sectional title

The Rumson-Fair Haven (RFH) girls soccer team advanced to the Central Jersey Group II finals on Monday with a hard-fought victory over second-seeded Delran. More...

Shore’s inspired run ends in quarterfinals

The Shore Regional girls soccer team made it all the way to the sectional finals of the Central Jersey Group II tournament before suffering a letdown. More...

City hires appraiser for properties to be acquired

Residents concerned appraisals may be too low

Long Branch has hired an appraiser for properties it plans to acquire for the second phase of the beachfront redevelopment. More...

Ocean Twp. voters fail to approve open space tax

Siciliano wants taxes from proposed center to offset local taxes

An open space referendum was defeated by Ocean Township voters in the Nov. 2 election by a meager margin of 312 votes. More...

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Street fight leads to assault charges

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Library to unveil Online Book Clubs Nov. 19

The Monmouth County Library has announced a new service More...

Notes

The Long Branch Historical Association is scheduled to meet on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in city hall on Broadway. The guest speaker will be Bernard Olsen, the author of More...

Israeli art on exhibit in Rumson

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Matawan mayor joins freeholders

Middletown

Republicans were once again successful in their bids for county offices last week, as Amy Handlin and Robert Clifton swept two seats on the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Joseph Oxley was re-elected as sheriff. More...

Bulletin Board

Memorial School PTO gift auction Nov. 19

Memorial School PTO, 7 Grant Ave., Eatontown, will host a gift auction Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the school. Tickets are $10 and include refreshments. More...

Monmouth Ski Club open house Nov. 13

The Monmouth Ski Club will hold its annual open house Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the Long Branch Elks Club, 150 Garfield Ave. More...

‘Catholic Women’s Rally’ slated for Nov. 13

The Catholic Women of Zion, Middletown, will sponsor the third annual More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Ronald E. Earley Sr. Mr. Earley, 76, of Lexington, S.C., and formerly Sea Bright, died Nov. 6 at home. Born in Woodbury Heights, he resided in Sea Bright for 50 years prior to moving to Lexington in July. More...

Business

Wegmans opens with flair for gourmet fare

Turning out platter upon platter of delicious foods for the several thousand customers who swarmed through the new Wegmans in Ocean Township last weekend wasn More...