May 29, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

City residents to learn new flood hazard zones

FEMA presents revised flood maps of Long Branch area
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

In the coming weeks, Long Branch residents could begin receiving letters from local officials stating that they are now living within a flood hazard zone. More...

Community asked to vote for beach cleanup

Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue project could come to Long Branch
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Beach-lovers, environmentalists and communitymembers are being called on to help the city get elected for a beach cleanup and summer celebration party. More...

City juvenile facing burglary, theft charges

Mother, stepfather of accused arrested for aiding in alleged crime

LONGBRANCH- A13-year-old city juvenile, alongwith hismother and stepfather, were arrested lastweek in connectionwith a string of burglaries in the northern section of Long Branch. More...

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One of the actors in the Shore Regional production of "Beauty and the Beast" hands out candy to Richelle Santangelo, 10, at the West Long Branch Centennial Committee's Memorial Day parade on May 26. More...

Letters

Stop bridge project and conduct investigation

We have the utmost respect for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and theWorldWar I Doughboy monument. More...

Pallone thanked for efforts for diabetes program

Nearly 21 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes, one of the nation's most debilitating and deadly diseases. Each year, it costs the United Statesmore than $174 billion and an estimated $5.8 billion in New Jersey alone. More...

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Arts / Zest

Artist to exhibit work

MONMOUTH BEACH - Oakhurst artist Pat Halsey will exhibit her paintings at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center from June 4-21. An artist's reception is planned to be held 6-8 p.m. June 13 at OceanAvenue center. More...

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Obituaries

Robert Alan Esposito

Mr. Esposito, 72, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died May 18, 2008, at St Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. He was the proprietor of Esposito's Fish Market, Oakhurst, retiring two years ago. More...

Alice Jane Rombey

Mrs. Rombey, 77, of Monmouth Beach, died May 9, 2008, atMeridian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Shrewsbury. More...

Marie S. Tanelli Mercuro

Mrs. Mercuro, 78, of Monmouth Beach, died May 7, 2008, at home. She was a bookkeeper for New Jersey Poultry, Newark. Prior to that, she was employed in accounting at New Jersey Bell, Newark. More...

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Sports

Milt Campbell receives honorary degree

Monmouth University recognizes '56 Olympic decathlon champion
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Pioneers don't always get the recognition they deserve. New Jersey's Milt Campbell, who wore the mantle of World's Greatest Athlete when he won the decathlon at the 1956 Olympics, was a trailblazer who has often gone unrecognized. More...

Rumson girls win first CJ track title

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

After torching the 400-meter intermediate hurdles field in a personal best 1:00.93, Rumson-Fair Haven's Melissa Bellin was quick to credit her teammates. "It helps to have a lot of girls to run with in practice," she said. More...

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Life's a beach … a New Jersey beach!

State's beaches garner $50M+ in revenue
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

The wind blew and the rain came, but officials on Sandy Hook claimed last week that the summer outlook for New Jersey's beaches is still good. More...

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Participants in the West Long Branch Centennial Committee's Memorial Day parade on May 26 take a ride on a float. More...

Photographer captures Hall of Fame moments

Latest assignment puts Gary Gellman in midst of famous New Jerseyans
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

Gary Gellman, who for years has photographed presidents, corporate leaders and other VIPs, found himself on another big assignment not too long ago. More...

SPCA to host 'Chain-Off' event

EATONTOWN - The Monmouth County SPCA is scheduled to host "Chain-Off 2008" at its Wall Street location 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28. More...

DOT promotes highway safety in New Jersey

TRENTON - NJ Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Kris Kolluri kicked offMemorialDay and the Shore summer season by reiterating the DOT's commitment to highway safety and encouraging motorists to exercise caution as they enjoy the upcom More...

New SPCA thrift shop expected to open in August

EATONTOWN - The Monmouth County SPCA thrift shop is expected to be up and running this summer, months before a renovation project at the main building is complete. More...

Bulletin Board

AAUW is offering scholarships to women

Applications are being accepted for $2,000 scholarships being offered by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). More...

Arc membership meeting slated for June 24

The Arc of Monmouth, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, will host its annual membership meeting June 24 at 7:30 p.m. More...

Community group to host event in city on July 26

The All Neighbors Foundation (ANF) is scheduled to host A Touch of Class Day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26 at JerryMorgan Park on Liberty Street. More...

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Opinion

Your Turn

Support school choice and keep tax dollars
Jerry Cantrell Guest Column

For some time I have watched the weekly report on education editorials come and go, but this one struck a nerve, and as a taxpayer and the president of the New Jersey Taxpayers Association, I must respond. More...

Coda

Combat global warming: stop mowing your grass
GREG BEAN

There's a house I pass onmy way back and forth to work where the grass hasn't beenmowed during the entire administration of GeorgeW. (Shrub) Bush. More...

Red State/Blue State

Make Al Gore happy and leave your trees alone
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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Schools

Students urge public to stop ocean pollution

Student Ocean Advocates present exhibit to highlight efforts
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - A group of Monmouth County students gathered last week to highlight their ongoing efforts to educate the public to "Be Green to Save Big Blue." The students are all members of Student Ocean Advocates (SOA), a select group fromMonmouth More...

School employees ask board for new contract

Fourth negotiations meeting planned to be held June 10
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Employees of the township school district, who are working under the terms of an expired contract, asked the school board to sit at the table and see if progress can be made on reaching an agreement for a new contract. More...

Graduation

Top:Manalapan's ToniMusto and BrittneyAustin, of Ewing, share an umbrella as they get ready to walk in the 2008 Monmouth University commencement exercise at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel May 20. More...

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