February 14, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

MTOTSA appeal could start in court this spring

A report on the effect of reforming eminent domain laws released
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Attorneys at the Institute for Justice (IJ) said the oral arguments in a Long Branch eminent domain case could be scheduled to start this spring. More...

Boro to discuss hiring additional police officers

Ocean Township budget hearing scheduled to be held April 14
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP- The Township Council is expected to discuss increasing its police budget during its budget sessions next month in order to add manpower to the force. More...

Long Branch teen faces sex assault charges

LONG BRANCH - A 17-year-old city resident is facing sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged home invasion and assault that occurred last year. An arrest was made Feb. More...

Fire causes $100K in damages

EATONTOWN - Police have determined that a deep fryer was the cause of a fire last week at the Cluck University Chicken restaurant on Route 36. More...

Boro school district to improve education plans

Eatontown schools receive accreditation by international group
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN- The Borough School District has earned an international recognition that calls for the district to improve educational programs and school facilities. More...

Dying officer's battle for benefits captured on film

'Freeheld' documentary nominated for an Academy Award
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

Chances are, Lt. Laurel Hester never planned to make headlines. Long before she became nationally known as a dying gay woman who wanted to leave her pension benefits to her partner, Laurel Hester was a cop. A good cop. And that is also her legacy. More...

A beacon of light on the bay

Camp Happiness boosts quality of life for visually impaired
BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent

MIDDLETOWN- Most visitors toCamp Happiness cannot actually see the light but will eagerly tell anyone that the place is blessedwith amillion rays of light and serves as an oasis of caring, kindness and camaraderie to those who need it. More...

Letters

Long Branch native reflects on changes

Iam a Long Branch native. My grandfather was a fire chief, and Anastasia School was named for my great-uncle. My mother graduated from Long Branch High and was a nurse at Monmouth Medical for many yeas. More...

Use of disabled in attack outrageous

It was an act so appalling I could not imagine it could be true. I read with horror the news story of how two women with Down syndrome - with limited intellectual ability - were identified as the "suicide bombers" in the Feb. More...

American dream of owning property is withering away

After reading the comments made by Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger, I believe clarification is in order, having been present at the real estate development panel at Monmouth University. More...

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Arts / Zest

IN THE ARTS

On Friday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m., American Repertory Ballet will offer a special senior matinee performance of "An Evening of Romance" at Two River Theater in Red Bank. More...

'Overture' original quilts at library

Innovative design, vivid colors and fine hand craftsmanship converge in an exhibit of original quilts created by members of Rebecca's Reel Quilters currently on display at Middletown Main Library. More...

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Schools

Area teens plan for text-message fundraiser

Local teens are joining forces on Feb. 28 for a text-message benefit to raise funds for the David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at MonmouthMedical Center in Long Branch. Teens participating in the fundraiser gathered at the hospital on Feb. More...

Arts H.S. students display work in Long Branch

LONG BRANCH - The paintings and drawings created by Monmouth CountyArtsHigh School students will be on display at the Long Branch Public Library on Broadway throughout February. More...

Local schools get prepped for conference, state tourneys

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Perhaps the greatest thing the New York Giants accomplished with their recent SuperBowl victory is remind us all that in any sport, regardless of the level of play, no expected outcome is ever absolute. More...

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Business

Co. hopes for a home run with autograph product

BY CHRIS MURINO Staff Writer

Have you ever walked up to a baseball player, dying to get himto autograph your baseball, only to realize you forgot your pen? More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Ocean Township's Cody Parker competes in the Boys 100-yard butterfly during the Shore Conference Swimming Championships held at the Ocean County Y.M.C.A. in Toms River on Feb. 8. More...

Testimony on Wawa to continue in April

Residents opposed to project plan to present witnesses at next meeting
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

After nearly four hours of testimony Monday night, the Eatontown Planning Board voted to carry the application for a proposed Wawa convenience store and gas station on Route 35 to a meeting in the spring. More...

Borough pays tribute to those who serve

Pictures of servicemen, servicewomen displayed on Wall of Honor
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The community of West Long Branch is paying tribute to the servicemen and women of the past and present through its Wall of Honor displayed at borough hall. More...

Four arrested after police search home

OCEAN TOWNSHIP- Two township residents are facing charges after police uncovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia in their Oakhurst Road home. Police executed a search warrant at the township home of Ryan Smith, 22, and Brian Keehn, 19, on Jan. More...

Residents weigh in on beach club development

The state DEP presents revised plans for the historic Takanassee site
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH- City residents and local activists objected to plans last week that call for developing Takanassee Beach Club and removing two historic structures from the Ocean Avenue site. More...

Photo

DAVID BEALES Sydney Sears of Oceanport (l) and Kasey Minsky of Bradley Beach build a sand castle with Jon Gowdy (r) at the Seashore Day Camp Open House on Second Avenue in Long Branch on Feb. 8. More...

Crowd gives Corzine no E-ZPass

Sen. Beck is cheered as she tells gov. to make cuts
BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine received a not-sowarm welcome at Marlboro High School, Route 79, on Feb. 4 when he came to present his toll hike plan. More...

Bulletin Board

Applications accepted for NJMSC scholarships

The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC), Sandy Hook, and its New Jersey Sea Grant college program are now accepting applications for Stew Tweed Fisheries and Aquaculture Scholarships. More...

Long Branch invites artists to 'Art in the Park'

The Long Branch Arts Council and Long Branch Historical Association are seeking artists to participate in "Art in the Park" on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inWest End Park on Brighton Avenue in Long Branch. A rain date is scheduled for May 26. More...

Acoustic guitars sought for Ugandan children

Adrive for acoustic guitars for the children at Mbiriizi Primary School, Uganda, has been launched by the nonprofit Sylvia's Children, Holmdel. More...

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Opinion

Coda

Besides Rush, there wasn't a friendly face in the house
GREG BEAN

You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion's den. More...

Red State/Blue State

Iron Mike knows football, and he's not bad at politics
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

James B. Delehanty

Mr. Delehanty, 52, of Oceanport, died Jan. 21, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was an acquisition analyst at GMAC, Parsippany, for 25 years. More...

Beverly Ann Colbert

Mrs. Colbert, 71, of Sea Bright, died Jan. 29, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Mulvihill. She is survived by two sons, Anatole K. of Toms River, and Christopher E. More...

Joseph A. Magistrado

Mr. Magistrado, 50, of West Long Branch, died Feb. 3, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Pura and Eladio Magistrado Sr.; and a brother, Eladio Magistrado Jr. More...

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Sports

Long Branch battles Brick Twp. on the hardwood

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Long Branch's Danielle Demary (No. 12) tries to put up two shots against Brick Township's Deena Haluza (No. 21) during a game at Long Branch High School on Feb. 8. More...

Fish On

Plenty of options for Presidents Day weekend
RON NUZZOLO

Fishing continues to remain solid on offshore wrecks. Anglers are carefully choosing days to take off in search of cod and ling. More...

Rutgers Roundup

The Rutgers men's indoor track and field team competed a handful of student-athletes at the 2008 New Balance Collegiate Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City. More...

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