December 15, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

Collins pleads guilty to sexual assault

Sentencing for former teacher, councilman set for April 7
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

Retired Memorial School music teacher and former Eatontown borough councilman John J. Collins admitted on Monday that he sexually assaulted two former female students while they were under his supervision as members of a community-based band. More...

Police building found to be structurally sound

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WLB zoners to review MU approval tonight

Residents press officials about appealing decision to allow expansion
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Questore still the winner after recount

Democrats to hold all six council seats, mayor
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March of Dimes honors Monmouth Medical

The March of Dimes New Jersey Chapter recognized Monmouth Medical Center and its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at its Fifth Annual Signature Chef Auction of the Jersey Shore held at Jumping Brook Country Club Nov. 14. More...

In the Arts

The Bang Group has reinvented the Yuletide classic More...

On Campus

Ashley Chianese, Monmouth Beach, a junior at Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa., has been selected to take part in the Sigmund Weis School of Business More...

Man pleads guilty to child endangerment

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Ft. Hancock home offers glimpse of Christmas past

Free tour of Officers Row house Saturday
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Mother explains horrors of local OTC drug abuse

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Opinion

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These homeowners say they’re getting robbed

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They’re asking: Where is that kid’s mother?

Are We There Yet?
Lori Clinch

Is there anything in the world more precious than a smartly outfitted child sporting freshly pressed pants, polished sneakers and a look that is topped off with a crisp, neatly trimmed hairdo? More...

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Business

Language school a small business success story

YES! Language School recognized with state 2005 Success Award
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

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Consigned, sealed and delivered via the Web

Internet business auctions goods for a percentage of sale price
BY TOM CAIAZZA Staff Writer

The garage sale is poised for a digital makeover. Three local entrepreneurs are applying their computer skills to the age-old consignment market, creating a brand-new way to do spring cleaning. More...

Site connects employers with autistic job seekers

Middletown resident has designed a group of Web pages to help community
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer

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Holy Trinity parents seek angels’ help

Parents appeal to Vatican, Oprah to keep school open
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

The PTA at Holy Trinity School in Long Branch is doing all it can to save the school from being closed, including reaching out to the Vatican and to Oprah Winfrey More...

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West Long Branch Mayor Janet Tucci reads a holiday story during a children More...

Ex-teacher, coach to be tried for sex assault

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WLB council gets a new member ... again

Christopher Neyhart elected to fill Tucci
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Katrina relief efforts at Monmouth U

Monmouth University administration, staff, faculty and students mobilized resources to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina by holding various fundraisers throughout the fall semester. More...

Chai ... celebrating 18 years of a cantor’s song

Dec. 18 concert will honor cantor of Congregation B
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

Marla Barugel will be celebrating her 18th year as cantor at Congregation B More...

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Long Branch High School students act out scenes during the school More...

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The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) continues its More...

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Salvation Army member Marylyn Richner thanks a donor during the annual Red Kettle fund-raising drive under way at the Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. More...

Bulletin Board

Community Bulletin Board

Deadline Jan. 6 to apply for free courses at NJIT

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, has announced a new program More...

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Letters

Letters

Open letter to state senators, assemblymen

The continued use of eminent domain in the state of New Jersey without any oversight of a state agency is frightening! Local municipalities have too much power to inflict damage on families and citizens in good standing. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Rose R. DeBartolis Beaver Mrs. Beaver, 80, of Long Branch, died Dec. 1 at home following a battle with cancer. Born in Newark, she was a lifelong resident of Long Branch. Mrs. Beaver was a homemaker. More...

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Sports

BCC men are fitting pieces of puzzle together

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

A few games into the season, Paul Cisek has been able to draw two conclusions about his Brookdale Community College men More...

Hawks indoor teams NEC favorites once again

Monmouth University squads are defending NEC champions

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BCC women hoping early form leads to big season

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Every time Joanne Cobb took a look at her injury-depleted squad during practice, her Brookdale Community College co-head coach Marianne Campacci reminded her that More...

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