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      February 14, 2008  RSS feed
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      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. The hearing is scheduled to continue at the April 14 Planning Board meeting, which will mark the eighth meeting to be held before the board on the application. More...

      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...


      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. The wall was unveiled in 2006 after Councilwoman Barbara Ruane brought the idea before council. With the wall a reality, Ruane said she plans to expand the tribute this spring. 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. The $1,000 and $1,500 scholarships will be awarded in mid-May. More...
      • Long Branch invites artists to 'Art in the Park'
      • Acoustic guitars sought for Ugandan children
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       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. My father recently retired from the Long Branch post office. My family has been a part of this great city for over 60 years. I love this place. More...
      • Use of disabled in attack outrageous
      • American dream of owning property is withering away
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      Besides Rush, there wasn't a friendly face in the house
      You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion's den. Either he just doesn't care that so many people are furious with him, or he feels safe because of the New Jersey State Police security detail that protects him wherever he goes. More...
      • Red State/Blue State
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image 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...
      • article has image 'Overture' original quilts at library
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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. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Wendy Ostrov Delehanty; three daughters, Stacy, Kelsey and Courtney all at home; his parents, James B. Delehanty Jr. More...
      • Beverly Ann Colbert
      • Joseph A. Magistrado
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       Schools
      • article has image 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. 7 for a kickoff party to prepare for the "Text for 10" event planned to be held at the end of the month. More...
      • Arts H.S. students display work in Long Branch
      • Local schools get prepped for conference, state tourneys
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       Sports
      • article has image 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...
      • article has image Fish On
      • Rutgers Roundup
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       Business
      • article has image Co. hopes for a home run with autograph product
      Have you ever walked up to a baseball player, dying to get himto autograph your baseball, only to realize you forgot your pen? What about trying to get a player to sign amuddy, scuffed-up ball?Well, a South Brunswick business, League Design Partners, has invented a new kit it says will make all of your baseball-signing nightmares go away. More...
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