October 4, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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. More...

Council incumbents seek re-election

EATONTOWN - Democratic incumbents Borough Council President Theodore F. Lewis Jr. and Councilwoman Joyce A. Englehart will both be seeking reelection in November. More...

Grant improves police dept. communications

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The city Police Department has been awarded $30,000 in state funds to purchase radio and additional communications equipment to improve public safety in the city. Long Branch police Lt. More...

Photos

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Top: Runners set out at the start of the fun run that kicked off the fourth annual Ocean Township Fall Fest, held at Joe Palaia Park on Sept. 29. More...

Celebrating Jamie for a job well-done

Ocean Place fetes employee for 11 yrs. of service
BY AMANDA BELING Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Known as the "hardest working man" at his Arc of Monmouth group home, Jamie Kiernan is no ordinary Joe. More...

City gives Applied more time to submit plans

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The developers of Pier Village have been given an extension of up to 90 days to submit plans for the third phase of the luxury oceanfront redevelopment project. The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution at the Sept. More...

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. More...

The absence of adjectives

Adjectives usually precede and modify nouns where they can influence our perspective, our behavior and ultimately our way of life, especially if we are American. More...

It's not only about animal abuse

The recent pit bull cases of Michael Vick and DMX are about more than animal abuse. Each and every year in New Jersey, 250,000 pets are dumped at taxpayers' expense at local shelters. More...

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Arts / Zest

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. More...

October 2007: Conspiracy of memories

GREEN SCENE

Agarden is a commitment. More...

IN THE ARTS

Compiled by Gloria Stravelli

Queen Latifah will bring her "Trav'lin' Light Tour" to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. The tour embraces a repertoire of songs by fabled female vocalists who've inspired her. More...

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Sports

RBC, Long Branch off to 4-0 starts

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Through four games, the Red Bank Catholic football team has been every bit as good as advertised. More...

Head up, eyes closed

CHRIS KELLY staff A Long Branch player goes after a head ball during a game at Ocean Township High School on Saturday. More...

Sports Shorts

The Lakewood BlueClaws, class-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced their schedule for the 2008 season. The year begins on April 3 with a sevengame home stand against the Lake County Captains and Hagerstown Suns. More...

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Photo

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 condominium 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. More...

Society art exhibit opens Oct. 8 in Little Silver

The nonprofit Art Society of Monmouth County will exhibit artwork by its members at Little Silver Boro Hall, 480 Prospect Ave., Oct. 8-Dec. 23. The juried exhibit is the annual H. & E. Luhrs Show. More...

City to bond $2.6M for new park

Manahassett Creek Park will add needed sports fields
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The City Council introduced a measure last week to bond $2.6 million for the construction of what may become a "landmark" municipal park in Long Branch. At the Sept. More...

Retirement: the Third Age

Brookdale launches Center for Creative Retirement
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer

There has never been a better time to be retired or be about to retire in Monmouth County. More...

Gas plant site could be developed in two years

Mayor: Agreement close on Broadway Gateway zone
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - - The former manufactured gas plant (MGP) site on Long Branch Avenue could be developed in the near future for commercial, retail or recreational uses, city officials said last week. More...

Fort Monmouth honors military retirees Oct. 13

Fort Monmouth will host its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day Saturday, Oct. 13. 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. More...

Global Climate Change' talk at temple Oct. 11

Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Road, Tinton Falls, will present "Global Climate Change on You and Your Grandchildren," Oct. 11 from 7-9 p.m. More...

Breeders' Cup FanFest' slated for Oct. 19-21

Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, will host the 2007 "Breeders' Cup Fan- Fest" on its grounds Oct. 19-21. The free celebration begins Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. with an opening ceremony leading up to continuous live entertainment all weekend. More...

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Opinion

Politicians often attempt to abuse letters forum

GREG BEAN Coda

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. More...

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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. More...

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Schools

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. More...

Long Branch H.S. dedicated

LONG BRANCH - Long Branch School District and New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) officials held a dedication ceremony for the new Long Branch High School last week. The school will house 1,200 students in grades nine through 12. More...

Learning center honors community volunteers

EATONTOWN - The SCAN Learning Center honored four individuals whose contributions have supported SCAN and its mission to bring lifelong education to older adults. More...

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