March 9, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

An Oakhurst family’s loss becomes their gain

House fire brings out community spirit

Chris Lee and his wife, Dana Lewis Lee, along with their four children, will never forget the morning they awoke at 5:30 a.m. to the shrill noise of smoke detectors during one of the worst snowstorms in years. More...

BOE may choose new head or wait ’til election

Members eager to move ahead with referendum choice

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Items stolen; graffiti drawn at church

OCEAN TOWNSHIP More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff A recent snowfall created a pristine landscape out of commonplace elements like this wire fence. More...

WLB hires firm to carry out reassessment

Process to begin in summer; new values take effect next year

WEST LONG BRANCH More...

Art of conducting: re-creating genius of the composer

Musical director views her job as bringing the composition to life

Anyone who has ever attended a symphony, opera or Broadway musical has seen conductors at work, but just what are they doing up there? More...

Letters

Time to simplify striped bass regulations

Last fall, then Gov. James E. McGreevey signed into law new regulations that changed the size and daily limit of striped bass that New Jersey fishermen are allowed to catch and keep. More...

Letters

Profit for few comes before welfare of many Mayor Adam Schneider claims Long Branch More...

Freeholder reassures public over federal probe

Each year, the Parks and Recreation Department contracts out construction work for either new or reparation work for our various facilities. More...

Rescuers worked ‘under extreme conditions’

Five rescued from collapsed Petco building

A cut finger and a jammed finger were the only injuries sustained by two Eatontown firefighters who assisted more than 300 emergency responders from various jurisdictions during Friday More...

Zambrano steps down; DeLisa stays on

Residents raise concerns about bribery influence on planning, zoning decisions

Some West Long Branch residents might breathe easier now that Mayor Paul Zambrano has officially stepped down from office. More...

Appraisals for 3 properties in Long Branch’s hands

Residents charge appraiser

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More residents take up fight against eminent domain

Beachfront South Coalition forms to oppose taking of homes

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Man helps driver escape car crash in lake

LOCH ARBOUR More...

Notes

The Ocean Chapter of Drifters Inc. is sponsoring a luncheon fashion show March 12. The luncheon will be held at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, Tinton Falls. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. More...

Rescuers retrieved animals, too

Petco spokesman praises rescue efforts

EATONTOWN More...

Deal Yeshiva, Mon. U hearings are postponed

WEST LONG BRANCH More...

Bulletin Board

Under-age cigarette sales being surveyed

The Coastal Monmouth Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse, in conjunction with the Long Branch Health Department and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services More...

Scholarships offered by conservation agency

Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $1,000 college scholarships in 2005. The Neal W. Munch, Marvin More...

IAMA to hold breakfast, spaghetti dinner

The Italian American Men More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

Violet T. Waple Mrs. Waple, 81, of Eatontown, died March 2 at home. Born in Newark, she resided in Freehold Township and Eatontown the past 37 years. She is survived by her husband, George Henry Waple III, Captain, U.S. More...

Sports

Monmouth girls capture first section title

PLAINSBORO More...

Ocean contingent ready for trip to Atlantic City

RBR

ATLANTIC CITY More...

Brookdale baseball team looking to run past teams

With pitching depth and loads of experience returning, Brookdale Community College More...