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Seashore students plant edible garden

The Seashore Day Camp & School, Long Branch, is embarking on a new project that will teach children how to grow their own food. On May 30, Seashore broke ground on its "Edible School Yard" at the Broadway campus. More...

Residents doubt success of city's redevelopment

CFO: Salaries, pensions contribute to $45M spending plan
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - Residents opposed to the $45 million municipal spending plan are calling the city's redevelopment efforts a "failure" for not bringing in enough ratables to lower taxes. More...

Home, garden entries sought

FREEHOLD - Do you think you bake the best cookies, grow the biggest and juiciest tomatoes, or make the most creative crafts in your neighborhood? More...

Man faces 30 years in jail for alleged sex crimes

Suspect charged with sexually assaulting two female victims

OCEAN TOWNSHIP- A township man is facing charges in connection with two sexual assaults that allegedly occurred over a four-month period in 2005, authorities said. After a three-year investigation, police arrested and charged Jevan A. More...

Famiilly ffun

Above:West Long Branch's Nick Yamello, 8, enjoys a giant inflatable ride at the borough's Family Fun Fest held on the Monmouth University Campus May 24. Below: West Long Branch's Katie Colaguori, 9, climbs an inflatable wall. More...

Man charged with robbing gas station

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - An Asbury Park man is facing robbery charges in connection with an incident that occurred at a township gas station last week. OnMay 26 at approximately 9:25 a.m., Clifton T. More...

Boro woman attacked in home during robbery

EATONTOWN - A borough man is facing several charges after he allegedly broke into a home and attacked a woman. More...

Concordance raises $6K at May inaugural event

LONG BRANCH - The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) raised more than $6,000 at its inaugural Founders and Friends Dinner held on May 15 at cask 591 in Long Branch. More...

Fish On

Another disappointing week for bass anglers
RON NUZZOLO

It seems that everyone has the bluefish blues. The RaritanBay is producing very few, if any, keeper bass. This time last year you could not miss catching a trophy bass. Bass are being caught but they are few and far between. More...

Letters

Take advantage of library's summer programs

With the summer recess from school just a few weeks away, many parents are thinking of ways to keep their children's minds and bodies active after those first weeks of euphoric freedom erode to boredom. More...

Public wants answers about mayor's real estate deal

On May 27, a group of residents from Long Branch presented a number of pointed ethical questions to Mayor Adam Schneider and the City Council, looking for simple answers. More...

State will be desert town without Fort Monmouth

It is a shame that they are letting Fort Monmouth go. It is unfair to make New Jersey suffer with all the people that need the fort. More...

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Obituaries

Mark Bendon

77, died May 29, 2008. He lived in the town of Matawan for over 30 years, before making his permanent residence in Atlantic Highlands. He was a retired school teacher and served in the Marine Corp. and the Korean War. More...

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Sports

Shore girls lax run at a title ends earlier than expected

Blue Devils lose to Chatham 10-7 in Group I state final
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

There have not been many days over the last four years when Shore Regional head coach Chris Raichle has been disappointed with his team's play. More...

Indy Joe defeats Rough Road in Rumson Stakes

Indy Joe made the muddy track look fast at Monmouth Park on Saturday as he powered to a one-length victory in the $70,000 Rumson Stakes for 3-year-olds. More...

RFH girls are tops in Group II track

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It was only fitting that the state championship came down to the 4x400 relay. It was this event more than any other that shaped Rumson-Fair Haven's state championship girl's track and field team. More...

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Photo

Alex Tyler, 4, of West Long Branch, enjoys one of the inflatable rides during the West Long Branch Centennial Celebration at Franklin Lake Park on Saturday. More...

Mayor says no conflict in Strollo's application

Residents question ethics of officials' involvement in transactions
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Long Branch residents and one councilman are charging that certain officials have possible conflicts of interest with their involvement in an application currently before the Planning Board. More...

Bilski sentenced to 80 years behind bars

Bilski to turn 106 years old before eligible for parole

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Clement Bilski Jr., the former township resident who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child over a five-year period, was sentenced last week to 80 years in prison. More...

Two men charged with stealing 75 handguns

Firearms reported missing from FedEx warehouse in Eatontown

EATONTOWN - Two Monmouth County men have been charged with selling handguns that were stolen from an Eatontown-based FedEx warehouse, according to police. More...

City breaks ground on Manahassett Creek Park

Long Branch planned to host a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday to initiate the construction of the new and long-awaited Manahassett Creek Park development project. More...

DEP partners with local group to clean waterway

Commissioner Jackson meets with Concerned Citizens Coalition
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has agreed to work with local activists to clean gas plant waste from Troutman's Creek. "I think it is time to start zeroing in on projects," said DEP Commissioner Lisa P. More...

Mosquito commission offers tick ID, testing

As part of the county's Tick-borne Diseases Program, residents who find a tick can bring it to the Monmouth CountyMosquito Commission office in Tinton Falls to have it identified and analyzed for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. More...

Fair will run for five days

The Monmouth County Fair Committee has announced the dates of the 34th annual Monmouth County Fair. The dates and times are: •Wednesday, July 23, 5-11 p.m. • Thursday, July 24, 5-11 p.m. • Friday, July 25, 5-11 p.m. More...

Kiidss Day

Above: Long Branch Police Explorer Diana Diaz, 14, is shown with "McGruff the Crime Dog" during the Kids Day America celebration at New Life Chiropractic on Second Avenue on May 17. Below: Anabella Jacob, 4, gets her face painted. More...

Kean: Corzine's cuts to municipal aid 'unfair'

Corzine's budget proposal calls for more funds to smaller districts
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - Borough taxpayers could see a less significant tax increase this year if a plan to reinstate a portion of the borough's state municipal aid is approved. More...

Centennial celebration

Clockwise from top left: Children try their hand at the climbing ride set up at the West Long Branch Centennial Celebration at Franklin Lake Park on May 31. Steve Mamchak of the "Captain Steve and Sue the Crew" performs a magic show. More...

Bulletin Board

Military benefit concert June 7 at Stone Pony

American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) will host a benefit concert to see off members of the National Guard deploying from New Jersey. The concert will be held 4 p.m. to midnight June 7 at the Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. More...

MU's summer theater season begins June 6

Shadow Lawn Stage at Monmouth University (MU), West Long Branch, will begin its summer season with "Wait Until Dark," June 6-22. "The Way You Look Tonight" by Niall Williams will make itsAmerican premiere June 27 at 8 p.m. More...

11th District legislators announce extended hours

Senator Sean Kean, Assemblyman Dave Rible, and Assemblywoman Mary PatAngelini have announced extended office hours until 7 p.m. Tuesdays. More...

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Opinion

Coda

The scary sump pump and other tales of dread
GREG BEAN

(Editor's note: Greg Bean is on vacation. This column originally appeared May 9, 2007.) My home repair motto is: If you can't fix the problem with a hammer, get a bigger hammer. That says a lot about the kind of do-it-yourself homeowner I am. More...

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Schools

Boro calls for $190K in cuts to school budget

Council approves $18.9M tax levy for Monmouth Regional
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The Borough Council is calling for $190,000 to be trimmed from the defeated Monmouth Regional High School District budget. More...

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