September 28, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

District appeals NCLB test scores

State Dept. of Ed. response to appeal expected by Sept. 30
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

The Long Branch School District has appealed the status of two district schools that the state said have not met standards set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). More...

L.B.: 5 vie for lone council seat

LONG BRANCH - The order in which candidates' names will appear on the ballot in the city's Nov. 7 municipal election for the open council seat was drawn last Wednesday. More...

Two arrested for prostitution at spa

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - An ongoing investigation conducted on the Ocean Day Spa massage parlor located at 3316 Sunset Ave. resulted in the arrest of two individuals for engaging in prostitution and other charges. More...

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Long Branch's Karen Kucin enjoys a quiet moment at the Brighton Avenue Beach. More...

Eatontown has new police sergeant, officer

Both will first serve in new posts on one-year, probationary basis
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

EATONTOWN -- A 21-year veteran of law enforcement known for his diligent detective work has been promoted to police sergeant. More...

Zoning Board approves affordable home in city

Project to be part of low-income program for first-time homebuyers
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - An Asbury Park social services agency will be making one family's dream of owning a home come true in a city neighborhood. More...

Group of underage drinkers arrested

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Township police have arrested a number of Monmouth University students for drinking. More...

Letters

Flood of studies yield little action on flooding

It seems chronic flooding is becoming more and more common in New Jersey. More...

Independent repair shops forced to turn work away

Like many car owners, you might not be aware that the giant car companies are looking to draw more maintenance and repair business away from your local independent repair shop and drive consumers to their new car dealerships. More...

Fort reuse should address environmental concerns

Several of us who attended the Aug. 30 meeting of the Fort Monmouth Revitalization and Planning Authority called for a defined goal for sustainable energy programs. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Thomas A. Chevalier Mr. Chevalier, 86, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died Sept. 21 at Care One at King James, Middletown. Born in Newark, he resided in Atlantic Highlands and Verona before moving to Port Monmouth 60 years ago. More...

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Sports

Hawks off to 4-0 start, look ahead to NEC play

BY DOMINICK RINELLI JR. Correspondent

WEST LONG BRANCH - Facing off against Colgate University in their last nonconference game of the 2006 season, the Monmouth University Hawks football team defeated the Raiders 17-12 on the road to move to 4-0 on the year on Saturday - the first time s More...

Boland has Hawks aiming for championship

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Staff Writer

Brian Boland of Brick has one wish before concluding his college football career at Monmouth University- win another Northeast Conference championship. More...

Surging ahead

Long Branch midfielder Minka Moise heads upfield in front of Red Bank's Carol Van Petit during the Bucs' 5-0 win on Monday in Little Silver. More...

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WLB resident to head fort reuse agency

Full-time executive director to earn $115K plus benefits
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

A U.S. Army veteran who once served at Fort Monmouth has been hired to manage the public-private entity that will oversee future uses of that military base upon its closing. More...

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Long Branch residents Amaryas and Raechel Lebrom, both 16, plant fall flowers along Brighton Avenue on Sept. 23. More...

'Yo Soy Latina!' delivers message of unity, acceptance

Hispanic Heritage Month performance addresses stereotypes, struggles
BY DIANA PICHARDO Correspondent

Six stories of struggle, triumph and courage were delivered at the campus of Monmouth University Sept. 19, each told through the eyes of different fictional female characters defining what it truly means to be Latina in modern society. More...

Candidates want new face on City Council

Redevelopment, eminent domain, taxes: issues in L.B. municipal election
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Former City Council candidate Ralph DeFillipo is seeking the open seat on council in the November municipal election and says the seat already rightfully belongs to him. More...

2 city residents face drug charges

LONG BRANCH - An ongoing investigation by the city police department came to an end earlier this month with the arrest of two city residents who now face several counts of drug charges. More...

Boro honors police for busting burglars

Ten local law enforcers recognized for thwarting burglaries
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - Thanks to the intrepid endeavors by some of the borough's finest, would-be burglars have failed to completely pull off several break-ins to local homes and vehicles. More...

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Dorby Manasso, 18, of Long Branch, plants flowers along Brighton Avenue on Sept. 23. More...

Police probing 18 car burglaries

EATONTOWN - Borough police are investigating a rash of burglaries to as many as 18 vehicles parked in two separate locations on Saturday, Aug. 19. More...

Investigation continues in Cindy Lane fire

OCEAN TOWNSHIP -- Police are investigating a large fire that consumed brush and stored construction materials in a township owned storage yard. More...

Bulletin Board

Community Bulletin Board

Beach field trip set for Oct. 8

The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) is hosting a tour of northern New Jersey beaches on Oct. 8 starting at 2 p.m. at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa on Ocean Boulevard in Long Branch. More...

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Opinion

Coda

'The Confession': More than we needed to know
Greg Bean

After the whirlwind of detail surrounding former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey's life as a closeted gay, I have three words to describe my reaction: too much information. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Dress Up': A look at the fashions of yesteryear

Historical Association stages exhibit of special occasion finery
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

Elizabeth Dubois Smock married in 1870. She wore an ivory satin gown with glazed cotton lining. More...

In the Arts

Running Rabbit Family Theatre (RRFT), in residence at Two River Theater in Red Bank, will present "The Frog Prince" Oct. 7-29. More...

Brookdale gallery celebrates faculty art

The Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) Gallery at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, is hosting the Arts and Communication Faculty Exhibition through Oct. 20. More...

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Business

Internet auctions offer great deals ... and steals

BBB advises how to bid safely and successfully

Who hasn't heard at least one friend brag about the great price they got through an online auction? Whether the item is new or used, unique or commonplace, the winning bidder feels a sense of accomplishment. More...

'tique of the week

'Czech' out crystal lamps at Downtown Antiques
BY TONY SENK Correspondent

As one of only two original antique vendors at Downtown Antiques and Collectibles in Red Bank, Irene Kealy has seen an antique or two in her time. More...

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