December 22, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

West Long Branch expecting reassessment next year

Boro awaiting formal notice from county
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer

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Monmouth U. alumna teaches Kwanzaa traditions

7-day celebration focuses on simplicity, home-spun values
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer

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Lowe’s will not reopen OT store

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Sea Bright Polar Bear plunge on New Year’s Day

Proceeds to benefit two local charities
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer

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New chief to reorganize police department

Amodio says staffing decisions will be next
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Ho-Ho-Holiday Express keeps on rolling

Merry makers wrap up 11th season of bringing joy to those needing it most More...

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JIM REMEMonmouth University plans to demolish this existing home at 10 Norwood Ave. (above) in West Long Branch, which formerly served as the college president More...

Letters

Long Branch has heart ‘two sizes too small’

This letter is about a little girl who bears the name Joy and the spirit of the holiday season. Whether it has a happy ending or not remains to be seen. Although Joy lives in Long Branch, she has not received the wish for More...

Parents should involve kids during holidays

No matter their holiday tradition, parents work hard to make memories for their children. Children however, just want to be included and involved in the hustle and bustle of the season More...

City officials are placing Christmas in the closet

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Business

Shoppers spurn crowded malls for unique shops

For those with an aversion to shopping malls clogged with holiday shoppers and cookie-cutter stores, there is an alternative besides the Internet. More...

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Mon. U to demolish Norwood Ave. home

80-year-old structure has served as president More...

Pallone intervenes for environmental group

Asks NJNG to share soil samples of Troutman
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

ALong Branch citizens group concerned about contamination of Trout-man More...

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CHRIS KELLY staffTim McLoone and volunteers for Holiday Express supply the music, while Joyce Ligus (r), Howell, dances during a party for clients of the Monmouth Center for Vocational Rehabilitation in Eatontown. More...

National Park Service gives developer 6-month extension

Developer says financing is in place for Fort Hancock rehab
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer

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Barham defeats Merla for open freeholder seat

Harry Larrison resigned his seat after 39 years due to failing health
BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer

William Barham will replace Harry Larrison Jr. as Monmouth County freeholder. More...

Notes

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Trinity Church in Long Branch will host a Christmas feast Dec. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Holy Trinity School, 375 Exchange Place. More...

NJ Rep to host art exhibit

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Ring out the old, ring in the new at First Night

Welcome in 2005 and usher out 2004 with music, entertainment and activities for the whole family at Red Bank First Night 2005. More...

Hearing on Monmouth U dorm carried to Feb. 7

Board schedules special meeting devoted to controversial application
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer

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Car pursuit in two towns ends in arrest

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Bulletin Board

Police academy holds graduation of 68th class

The Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold, recently graduated its 68th class in its 19-week basic course for police officers. Chief Robert J. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Russell P. Minton Jr. Mr. Minton, 53, of Ocean Grove, died Dec. 14 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he was a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. He was an ADS ads processor at the Asbury Park Press, Neptune, since 1990. More...

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Sports

Tourneys serve as early tests for local grapplers

CBA, Raritan capture team titles
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

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RBC swimming teams at different stages of success

Both the RBC boys and girls swimming teams are off to good starts after their first few weeks of competition. More...

Shore boys look for repeat of last season’s success

New-look Blue Devils return just one starter from last year
BY VIN RAPOLLA Staff Writer

The Shore Regional boys basketball team started its season off strong with a 57-37 victory over a much-improved Henry Hudson team. More...

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