January 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Poll shows legislative slot support

Survey indicates both houses would approve slots at racetracks

Apoll of current members of the New Jersey Legislature indicates that legislation to install video lottery terminals (VLTs) at the state's racetracks would pass both houses if the bill were put up for a floor vote. More...

County looking to expand shared services agreements

In an effort to spur an expanded use of shared government services, theMonmouth County Board of Freeholders has awarded a contract to Government Strategy Group to bolster shared services among various government agencies in Monmouth County. More...

Council names new Zoning Board members

WEST LONG BRANCH - The BoroughCouncil appointed newmembers to the Zoning Board ofAdjustment in the wake of the recent resignations of five members and the attorney of the board. More...

Unger says no to contract with city aide

Jeffrey Nadell enters employment contract with Long Branch
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The City Council adopted a measure authorizing Mayor Adam Schneider to execute a contract with city employee Jeffrey Nadell, who holds the title of aide to the mayor. More...

Police uncover $3,700 worth of stolen goods

OCEAN TOWNSHIP- Three individuals are being charged in connection with the theft of approximately $3,700 worth of merchandise from aWest Park Avenue Rite Aid store and surrounding retailers. More...

'New Beginnings 2008' Happy tales = happy tails

Twelve new happy tales, 12 wonderful adoption stories are featured in the 2008 New Beginnings Calendar from the Monmouth County SPCA. More...

Letters

Let park system know how you feel about deer hunting

Ring in the new year, hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and cross country skiers - courtesy of the Monmouth County Park System's "Deer Management" program. More...

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Opinion

Immigration raids sending the wrong message

Guest Column
THE REV. E. ROY RILEY & RALSTON DEFFENBAUGH

Bertha came to the Lutheran pastor in Weehawken, weeping uncontrollably. She is a single, undocumented woman with a child. Her husband brought her to this country some years ago and abandoned her. More...

Coda

No town meeting 'til you fill out the proper form
GREG BEAN

As the captain said to the convict road gang in "CoolHand Luke," themovie that put me off hard-boiled eggs for more than a decade, "What we got here is ... failure to communicate." That's what happened in Gov. More...

Red State/Blue State

All tuckered out from the holiday 'debates'
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Obituaries

Morton Luxembourg

Mr. Luxembourg, 77, of Monmouth Beach, died Nov. 29, 2007, at home. Born in Freehold, he resided there prior to relocating to Monmouth Beach 20 years ago. He was employed at Rexall Drugs, New York City, for 20 years, retiring in 1987. More...

Ludwig "Lud" Christian Bilow IV

Mr. Bilow, 49, of Middletown, died Dec. 3, 2007, at home. Born in Red Bank, he was a lifelong resident of Middletown. He was a veterinary technician for several years. He served honorably with the U.S. Air Force. More...

Anna "Nina" Simonelli

Mrs. Simonelli, 88, of Eatontown, died Dec. 13, 2007, at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had resided in Long Branch and California before relocating to Eatontown six years ago. More...

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Photo

DAVID BEALES Jazz pianist Dr. Arthur Topilow includes Skylar Clark of Ocean Township in a concert at the Ocean Township Library's Terner House on Jan. 6. More...

School nurse says mold in office made her sick

Superintendent: School is safe; mold treated and removed in 2004
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Aformer nurse at the Intermediate School in Ocean Township has filed a workers' compensation lawsuit against the district Board of Education. More...

Teens text-message to raise money for hospital

Youths expected to raise $100K in 10 minutes at Feb. 28 fundraiser
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Parents should not get mad next month when their teens say they will "ttyl" or "talk to you later" in order to take part in a text-messaging frenzy. When scores of teens and tweens in the area text on Feb. More...

Guadagno sets agenda as Monmouth County sheriff

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Look out. There's a new county sheriff in town. Kim Guadagno is ready to serve the people of Monmouth County as its first female sheriff. More...

Former waterslide site valued at $3.9 million

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - A panel of retired judges has determined that the site of the former oceanfront waterslide and amusement park is worth $3.9million. More...

Mon. U awarded $50K for multipurpose center

WEST LONG BRANCH - Monmouth University was awarded $50,000 by OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River last month to support the construction of the new Multipurpose Activity Center. More...

'Camp Woz' alum to get red-carpet treatment

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - Headlining at the Count Basie Theatre this winter are sixtime Grammy winner Gladys Knight, hit makers Styx and a group of Monmouth County youths. More...

Grants fund land use & preservation initiatives

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation announced $4,160,000 in awards to 60 environmental organizations under its latest round of grant making. More...

Bulletin Board

McLoone's, Turning Point recognized for generosity

The LADACIN Network, formerly known as Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Inc., recognized the generosity and community spirit of five local restaurants, including McLoone's Pier House Restaurant in Long Branch and the Turning Point in Lon More...

Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings slated

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will hold caregiver support group meetings Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., and Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Kensington Court, 864 ShrewsburyAve., Tinton Falls. Ameeting will also be Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. More...

Center to offer diabetes, joint replacement talks

The Center for Diabetes Education at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will offer a four-session diabetes self-management series Jan. 11, 18 and 25 and Feb. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. More...

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Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

Danke schoen, Wayne

Wayne Newton will bring his spectacular show to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Thursday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. More...

SICA's high school sculpture competition

The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is calling for entries for "High Relief," its second annual competition to highlight the work of young sculptors in New Jersey. SICA, 20 Third Ave. More...

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Schools

Students rock at sock hop

Students of the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center and the Lenna W. Conrow School in Long Branch rocked the December public meeting of the Board of Education with a sock hop. More...

School expansion plan set to begin this month

Administrative offices to be relocated to Memorial Middle School
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The Board of Education ismoving forwardwith plans to expand the Memorial Middle School on Grant Avenue to make room for the district's administrative staff. The board awarded a $1.1 million contract to Lighton Industries Inc. More...

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Sports

Power move

ERIC SUCAR staff "Beautiful Body" tosses "Chris Pain" out of the ring during the sixth bout at the National Wrestling Superstars pro wrestling benefit held at Seashore Broadway Gymnasium in Long Branch Dec. 28. More...

RBR, RBC, Shore, RFH win track titles

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Area teams made the most of the first indoor track and field Shore Conference Divisional championships. More...

Fish On

Anglers are looking forward to a new year
RON NUZZOLO

With the 2007 season behind us, I look forward to an even better one ahead in 2008. Last year was a year with big fish in all categories. To start, bait fish like peanut bunkers are the true reason why we all enjoyed a great year. More...

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