February 15, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Valentine to a soldier: 'Thank you for protecting us'

Post offices, VFW, schools participate in Project V-Day
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - - More than 2,000 Valentine greetings sent by students and members of the Oceanport and Eatontown communities were set to reach soldiers stationed in Iraq on Valentine's Day. More...

Wilbur Ray Service Award honorees named

Everyday men and women tirelessly work or volunteer within the community, determined to make a difference in some meaningful way. More...

Notes Around Town

On Saturday, Feb. 24, Temple Beth El, at 301 Monmouth Road, will host a Cafe Night from 8-11 p.m. More...

Boro seeks approval of new polling places

County Board of Elections will review change of election venues
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - A new plan that moves polling places out of all but one borough school awaits the approval of the Monmouth County Board of Elections (MCBE). More...

Junior League to host annual Spring Market

On Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3, the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) will host the second annual Spring Market, a two-day shopping extravaganza at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown. More...

AAA provides guidelines to parents of teen drivers

In the aftermath of traffic crashes that have claimed the lives of teenagers, their passengers and other motorists, the AAA Clubs of New Jersey remind parents of new drivers that teenagers have the highest collision rate of any age group and t More...

In the Service

Air Force Airman Tahime C. Green has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2004 graduate of Long Branch High School, he is the son of Debra Williams of Long Branch. William D. More...

Brief seeks dismissal of condemnations

Attorneys argue city gave control to developers
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Attorneys representing a group of Long Branch homeowners have asked the state appellate court to overturn a lower court ruling that permits the condemnation of their clients' oceanfront properties by the city of Long Branch. More...

Plans presented for new boro police headquarters

Building and code enforcement depts. to remain at Poplar Ave.
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The preliminary design plans for a new West Long Branch police headquarters building on Broadway were unveiled last week. More...

Letters

Developers hope we're dense about density

Expect to hear a lot from developers on how high-density residential and commercial development will save New Jersey from high-density residential and commercial development. How is this miracle to occur? More...

One person can make a difference

As I walked through the warehouse in early October, I wondered how the FoodBank would manage to meet the demand for holiday food requested by so many of the 270 charities served in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. More...

Student seeking postcards about Garden State

I am a fifth-grade student at Coronado Beach Elementary School in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. I have adopted your state as a class project. Please send me one postcard from your state. Please do not send me anything but a postcard. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Dorothy J. Mullen Mrs. Mullen, 83, of Ocean, died Jan. 25, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She resided in Shadow Lake Village, Middletown, prior to relocating to Ocean. More...

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Schools

Boro grapples with issue of educating military kids

School district says agreement was for Navy dependents only
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

Whether or not the Tinton Falls School District is obligated to educate all children living at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, is expected to be an issue with ramifications for taxpayers in the borough school district. More...

School Days

GeoBee winner zeroing in on $25K scholarship OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Mitchell Ivanicki, an eighth-grade student at Pope John XXIII Regional Catholic School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $2 More...

On Campus

Andre J. Ayala, West Allenhurst, has been named ot the dean's list for the fall semester at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., where he is majoring in math and accounting. More...

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Chief Justice: Court must protect rights of citizens

Zazzali says court likely to hear eminent domain case in future
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

LINCROFT - Brookdale Community College played host on Feb. 8 to Chief Justice James R. Zazzali of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Zazzali was appointed by Gov. Jon Corzine and began his term as chief justice on Oct. 26. Dr. Peter C. More...

City man faces identity theft charges

Prosecutor's Office uncovers $155,000 credit card scam

Larry Kushner, 55, of Long Branch, was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Feb. More...

Open seats fuel intense race in 11th District

Property tax reform, ethics cited as key issues
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

Two open State Assembly seats in the 11th Legislative District, which comprises 25 towns along the Jersey Shore, have ignited an intense competition among a wide array of candidates. More...

Complaints about RVs may lead to broader rules

Council may permit side yard parking of RVs, boats
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The result of some complaints from residents concerning recreational vehicles parked on residential property may result in broader, rather than stricter, zoning laws for RV and boat owners. More...

Elberon First Aid needs volunteers

The Long Branch Elberon First Aid Squad is seeking new members. Membership is open to area residents ages 17 and older. Free training will be provided to obtain EMT certification for volunteers, which consists of 120 hours of classes. More...

Councilman succumbs after battle with cancer

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - Borough Council-man Joseph Questore, 46, passed away last Sunday after a long battle with cancer. More...

Zoner does about-face; MAC approved

Reopened on technicality, application gets needed five votes
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - After reconsidering its initial rejection, the West Long Branch Zoning Board approved Monmouth University's application to construct a multipurpose sports arena on its campus. It was standing room only at the Feb. More...

Joe Yglesias

CHRIS KELLY staff

18, keeps the beat while students dance during an activity highlighting the African American contribution to music, one of the events marking African American History Month at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls. More...

Monmouth freeholders propose $472M budget

The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will be taking its 2007 budget "on the road" this month with a program that will feature a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed spending plan followed by opportunities for the public to provide input More...

Trio given probation in financial scheme

On Feb. More...

Bulletin Board

Community Bulletin Board

Alborada to perform in 'Celtic Connection' The Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, will present the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre in a performance of "The Celtic Connection" at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24. More...

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Opinion

Coda

In Trenton, the lunatics are running the asylum
Greg Bean

I think I can finally render a professional diagnosis: All the legislators in Trenton are clinically insane. More...

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Arts / Zest

In the Arts

Monmouth University will host a free concert by The Simon Quartet Friday at 1 p.m. in Wilson Auditorium.The event is free and open to the public. More...

Renowned Pop artist has exhibit at Monmouth U

'Derek Boshier: Extreme Makeover" is on exhibit at the 800 Gallery at Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The exhibit will run through March 23 at the gallery and is free and open to the public. More...

Exhibit asks, Can spring be far behind?

Monmouth Beach artist John Salvi is "Chasing the Blues Away" with a group of contemporary, abstract paintings exhibited at The Art of Skincare in Spring Lake. More...

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Sports

Rowing on dry land, local youths fare well

Winter's chill is not nearly enough reason to dampen the competitive spirit of the young athletes of Navesink River Rowing (NRR). On Saturday, Feb. More...

Fish On

Fluke season debate still short a resolution
Ron Nuzzolo

America's favorite seafood dish is under heavy attack. The fluke may be the most political fish in the sea at the moment. No one is satisfied with the options on the table and rumors of even more turbulence are under way. More...

Sports Shorts

The Ocean Township High School baseball team would like to announce it will be giving a Free Baseball Coaches Clinic. It will be for all Little League coaches and parents. More...

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