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January 24, 2008 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

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Army accord with FMERA is official

One open door, 40 years of teaching

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Class of 2012

Plans for new arts hall at Monmouth University

Gardening in May: Is it plant or beast?

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‘Donald Voorhees, Maestro, and Michael Scherfen, Protégé’

Unger requests show on access cable Channel 20

Councilman calls for public meetings to be aired on TV, Web site

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Councilman Brian Unger is awaiting a response from the city's cable commission on whether he can host an interview program on the Long Branch cable access Channel 20 (LBC20). Unger submitted a written request to the commission Jan. More...

Homeless survey to draw public awareness

The Project Homeless Connect 2008 event planned for Jan. 29

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The New Jersey 2008 Project Homeless Connect program is planned to be held thismonth in an attempt to gather information and ultimately end homelessness throughout the state. More...

Police uncover $75K worth of stolen goods

LONG BRANCH- Two city men were arrested last week for a string of burglaries and thefts, as the result of an investigation by Long Branch police. On Jan. More...

Italian American Assoc. to open center Jan. 31

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - The Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean (IAATO) is celebrating the grand opening of its Cultural Center on Route 35 with a free lecture series on Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. More...

County generates electricity from methane gas at landfill

Workers at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center in Tinton Falls have begun turning methane gas - produced naturally from decomposing waste - into money-saving electricity to offset costs associated with operating the landfill'sMaterials, Proces More...

Adopt a Pet

Adoption fees: Adult dogs - $100; puppies up to 4 months - $140; adult cats - $60, or two for $90; kittens up to 4 months - $120; purebred adult dogs and cats - $150; purebred puppies and kittens - $180 (All fees include: spay/neuter, ear cle More...

Letters

Decide on a leader who will make a change

Our political candidates need to change the way they portray themselves and their opponents. I believe most people do not care what happened five, 10 or 20 years ago. People change, circumstances change, and the world changes. More...

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Opinion

Health implications unclear with synthetic turf fields

Guest Column

NANCY ALDERMAN

Environment and Human Health Inc. (EHHI) is concerned about the new synthetic turf fields that are being installed by schools and towns all over this country. More...

Coda

Men's brains aren't cut out for detailed memory

GREG BEAN

Whenever my wife and I take a romantic walk down memory lane, remembering our years together as a couple, it always feels a little like tiptoeing through aminefield. One wrong step and BOOM! - you're blown clean off the river. More...

Red State/Blue State

It's my column, and I'll cry if I want to

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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...

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Obituaries

Philip C. Payne

Mr. Payne, 60, of West Long Branch, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, he was a lifelong resident. More...

JenniferAnne De Soucey

Miss De Soucey, 19, of Ocean Township, died Dec. 22, 2007, at home. She was a student at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. She was a volunteer at Ladacin Network Inc., Ocean Township. She enjoyed horses, nature andmusic. More...

Angel S. Delgado Sr.

Mr. Delgado, 62, of Long Branch, died Dec. 24, 2007, at St. BarnabasHospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. Born in Puerto Rico, he resided in New York prior to relocating to Long Branch 32 years ago. Mr. More...

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Sports

Long Branch boys fall to Freehold Boro

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Long Branch's Troy Guzman brings down a rebound during the first quarter of the game against Freehold Borough at Long Branch High School on Jan. 17. More...

Acquaro, Nelson lead Ocean Twp. hoops team

Backcourt mates combine for 27 points per game

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

With an experienced backcourt and a flexible lineup at its disposal, the Ocean Township boys basketball teamis putting together a solid season. More...

RBR boys looking for repeat performance

Class A Central champs from a year ago want to get back to the top

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

This season's Red Bank Regional boys basketball team is a very different teamfromlast year's 23-4 Shore Conference ClassACentral championship team. More...

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Celebrating MLK's birthday

Hollis Cooper leads the crowd in singing "We Will Overcome" at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance Ceremony at the MLK Memorial Park in Long Branch on Jan. 21. More photos, page 3. More...

Teachers 'boycott' event for incoming freshmen

Meeting planned for Feb. 21 to negotiate teachers contract

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

School district employees in Ocean Township are continuing to work without a contract, and as a result, the annual curriculum fair for incoming high school freshmen was canceled this month. More...

Mobile park sale could force residents to move

Boro offers relocation advice to residents of Circle Mobile Home Park

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN- Residents of the CircleMobile Home Park on Route 35 learned last week that the site where their homes are located is being sold to a new owner. More...

Police charge 30 youths with underage drinking

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - An anonymous call to township police led to the arrest of 30 people for underage drinking at a house party near the Monmouth University campus. More...

Jury convicts man for attempt to lure minor

City cop poses as 14-yr.-old girl on Internet to capture predator

LONG BRANCH - A Nutley man was convicted last week on attempted sexual assault charges for trying to engage in a sexual act with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl in Long Branch. On Jan. More...

Volunteers will train to help victims of domestic violence

180, Turning Lives Around will be conducting a 40-hour training for Domestic Violence Response Team(DVRT) volunteers. More...

Three 'kings' talk local, world news on cable TV

'Real Talk' news show broadcasts to local audience

BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - Ladies and gentlemen, meet the self-proclaimed "Kings of Local Access." The three "kings," known on air asAndy, Eddie and Savy, or in the other 167.5 hours of the week as Steve and Jim Perri and Savino Cuppari, are hosts of Comcast c More...

Bulletin Board

Open house for Hazlet Preschool Feb. 14

Hazlet Recreation Preschool will hold an open house 9-11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at James J. Cullen Center, 1776 UnionAve., Hazlet. Registration may also be done at that time.Childrenmust be age 3 or 4 byOct. 1 in order to register. More...

Polar plunge in Long Branch to benefit Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine is scheduled to host its second annual A.J.'s New Jersey Polar Plunge at Avenue Beach in Long Branch on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. More...

Clothing drive to benefit 'Christmas in February'

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Trinity in Long Branch is holding a clothing drive on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 in the parish hall on Prospect Street. The following items can be dropped off on Feb. 9 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Feb. More...

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Arts / Zest

Experience Latin America

Monmouth U. explores Peru and Brazil in multifaceted events

The art, people and culture of LatinAmerica will be the focus of "LatinAmerican Realities," a monthlong program of events that will explore the art, people and culture of Peru and Brazil. More...

IN THE ARTS

'Chairish the Museum' to benefit Monmouth Museum

The Monmouth Museum presents "Chairish the Museum," an exhibition and silent auction of one-of-a-kind chairs decorated and designed by local artists and craftspersons. More...

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KEYPORT- In July 2004, Capt.Mike Vinik's dream of turning his love for the water into a business came true with the toot of a tugboat's horn - and Vinik Marine Inc. was born. More...

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