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      October 4, 2007  RSS feed
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      CHRIS KELLY staff Claire Vilanova, Ocean Township, participates in the fun run as the fourth annual Ocean Township Fall Fest gets under way at Joe Palaia Park on Sept. 29. More...
      A man's home is his castle but worth far less
      Fernicola: City's offer of $147K was fair, didn't cheat MacCloud
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      Although the house no longer exists and they were not permitted to visit the former site, a jury decided last week that Bruce MacCloud's oceanfront home in Long Branch was worth just $220,000 before it was razed and replaced with luxury condominiums. More...

      Peeping Tom leads police to brothel
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      LONG BRANCH - - City police discovered a brothel operating out of a Chelsea Avenue house last week after a man was observed peering into the windows of the residence. According to police department, on Sept. 22 Police Officer Hector Umana was on patrol in the area of Chelsea Avenue when he observed a man on the porch of a home peeking into the windows. More...


      Police recover stolen items, charge suspect
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      OCEAN TOWNSHIP - - Township police responded to Target Greatland in the Seaview Mall last week after receiving a report of a shoplifting in progress at the store. Police arrested Lionel D. Barksdale, 34, of Long Branch, on Sept. 12 at approximately 1:20 p.m. after Target Loss Prevention reported that he was observed shoplifting, according to police reports. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Tourney aids Marines
      WEST LONG BRANCH - The Monmouth University Political Science Club will host the Lance Cpl. Christopher Cosgrove 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Boylan Gym on the West Long Branch campus. Cosgrove was a Monmouth alumnus who lost his life serving as a Marine in Iraq in October 2006. More...
      • Global Climate Change' talk at temple Oct. 11
      • Breeders' Cup FanFest' slated for Oct. 19-21
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       Letters
      • Police commendation pleases child's mother
      My 9-year-old daughter and her girlfriend were innocently riding their bicycles to a school playground to play together. On their way there, they were being followed by a slow-moving police cruiser with the lights flashing and sirens intermittently sounding off for them to stop. More...
      • The absence of adjectives
      • It's not only about animal abuse
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       Editorials
      • article has image Politicians often attempt to abuse letters forum
      In the newspaper business, there are some lessons you just have to learn the hard way. There's an old maxim in this profession that even if your mother says she loves you, check it out. In other words, don't believe anything people tell you without evidence, because you'll be taken advantage of if you're too trusting. More...
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image R.B. is center of universe for indie film Oct. 5-7
      The seventh annual Red Bank International Film Festival (RBIFF) will open Friday to begin a three-day immersion in independent film. The weekend festival, which runs Oct. 5-7, offers three days of screenings, filmmaker appearances, panels, parties, and awards showcasing independent and alternative films. Clearview Cinemas, 36 White St. More...
      • October 2007: Conspiracy of memories
      • article has image IN THE ARTS
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       Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      Eleanor D. Vecchia Mrs. Vecchia, 88, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Sept. 17, 2007, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Red Bank, she resided in Middletown prior to relocating to Oakhurst in 1972. She was a secretary at Fort Monmouth, Eatontown, during WWII. She also held other various secretarial positions throughout her life. More...
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       Schools
      • article has image Strike up the band
      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Above: The Long Branch High School marching band performs at the United States Scholastic Band Association Competition held at Monroe Township High School Sept. 29. Below: Student conductor Raechel Lebron (foreground) and the rest of the LBHS marching band perform. More...
      • article has image Long Branch H.S. dedicated
      • Learning center honors community volunteers
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       Sports
      • article has image RBC, Long Branch off to 4-0 starts
      Through four games, the Red Bank Catholic football team has been every bit as good as advertised. After entering the season with the Shore's top-rated offense, Frank Edgerly's Caseys have dominated their opponents behind the running of senior Michael Wilbur and junior David Reeves, posting their fourth impressive win on Saturday, 47-0, over Red Bank Regional. More...
      • article has image Head up, eyes closed
      • Sports Shorts
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