June 19, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Project at golf course rejected by council

Revised plans to be submitted for the Old Orchard Country Club
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Aplan to develop a multiuse residential and commercial facility at the site of the Old Orchard Country Club will be brought back to the drawing board after the Eatontown Borough Council voted unanimously last week to reject the project. More...

By the sea

Top: Skip and Maryann Soberg, of Tinton Falls, dance in the street at the "Thursdays by the Sea" concert series June 12 at Pier Village along the Long Branch oceanfront. More...

Students raise funds for young girl with cancer

Mya Terry, 5, to walk with her graduating kindergarten class today
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - When a group of students at Ocean Township High School learned that a five-year-old in the community was battling cancer, they decided to help the young girl and her family. More...

Condo group discusses water pollution, road

LONG BRANCH- Several topics were discussed last week at the city Coalition of Condominium Associations meeting, including updates of the Save Ocean Avenue Committee and water pollution in the northern area of the city. More...

Robbery at boro bank second time this year

Suspect in bank robbery still at large, caught on video camera

WEST LONG BRANCH - Police are searching for the man responsible for robbing a bank in the borough this month, marking the second time this year that the bank has been robbed. More...

Two men plead guilty to $66K fraud scheme

Accused operate check fraud scheme out of hotels in boro

EATONTOWN - Two men pleaded guilty last week to operating a check fraud scheme that they ran out of hotel rooms in the borough and Neptune Township. More...

Time is ticking away for Lyme bill to be heard

Those affected by the disease angered over congressman's inaction
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer

Adults and their children who are sick with Lyme disease are calling on New Jersey Rep. More...

Letters

Construction is a tragedy waiting to happen

With the north-side sidewalk across the bridge now closed, the ped/bike pathway to the beach from the north-side sidewalk of the highway now consists of a sign directing people to go down the hill, under the bridge (where they are chopping away con More...

Pallone criticized for not addressing Lyme epidemic

Thank you for your thorough article on Congressman Frank Pallone and his refusal to bring H.R. 741 to a vote or hearing (June 5North and SouthBrunswick Sentinel). More...

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Opinion

Your Turn

Brookdale commencement address flawed
ARTHUR Z. KAMIN Guest Column

Brookdale Community College President Peter F. More...

Coda

Attorney general says: Stealing gas a bad idea
GREG BEAN

So, N.J. Attorney General Anne Milgram, who grew up in East Brunswick, says her office will file criminal charges against government employees believed to have stolen gasoline from public agencies. More...

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Sports

Over 1,500 runners participate in Sheehan Classic

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Staff Writer

For the first time in recent memory, a Kenyan or an Ethiopian runner did not cross the finish line first at the George Sheehan Classic in Red Bank. More...

Brookdale ballplayers cited as All-Americans

Team success leads to individual recognition. Brookdale Community College softball and baseball players reaped the rewards of their respective team's outstanding seasons by winningAll-American honors. More...

Kuehl vying for berth at Olympic Trials

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Representing theUnited States has always meant more to Adam Kuehl than most. His father, Douglas Kuehl, is a lieutenant colonel in the United State Army. Adam Kuehl bleeds red, white and blue. More...

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Council decides to pass on creating ethics board

Unger urges city to appoint local board to review complaints
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

After weighing the pros and cons of creating a Long Branch ethics board, the four City Council members present at last week's workshop meeting decided to pass on the suggestion. More...

Photo

Amy Broza (l-r), Maureen McCrink, Dolores Holmes and Layonne Holmes, of the Shirleys, perform with Tim McLoone's band during the opening show of "Thursdays by the Sea" concert series June 12 at Pier Village in Long Branch. More...

Police building contract awarded for $2.72M

Construction on new headquarters slated to start in the summer
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The much-anticipated and long-awaited new police department headquarters is in the works after a unanimous decision by borough officials to move forward with the project. More...

Broadway resident must vacate home in 3 weeks

The Lighthouse Mission asks court to order stay of eminent domain
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - A city minister will have until July to find a new place to call home and a new building where he can practice his ministry. State Superior Court Judge Lawrence M. More...

City to pay $500K to Pier Village developers

Developer's taxes to be reduced for three years as repayment
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH - City officials agreed last week that the developers of Pier Village will be paid $500,000 over the next three years for acquisition costs related to the redevelopment project. More...

Group seeks volunteers to monitor birds at beach

Volunteers are needed to monitor endangered beach-nesting birds in northern Monmouth County towns, including Long Branch,Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright. More...

Cruisin' to the Jersey Shore

Top left: Long Branch's Tony Califano relaxes during the 14th annual "Cruise to the Jersey Shore" event held along the Long Branch oceanfront June 15. Bottomleft: The engine block of Belford residentAlexYantin's 1966 Ford. More...

Three teens charged with vandalizing cars

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Police arrested three area teens after a yearlong investigation by the department into a one-night vandalism spree. More...

Brothers charged in bank robbery scheme

EATONTOWN - Police have arrested two borough brothers in connection with the robbery of a Middletown bank earlier this month. Christopher A. More...

Italian-American Assoc. plans July trip to Italy

The Italian-American Association of Monmouth County is sponsoring a 10- day trip to Italy July 21. The cost of the trip includes airfare, hotel, two meals per day and all entrance fees. All are welcome to attend. More...

Bulletin Board

Applications now taken for MU scholarship

Monmouth University's (MU) Alumni AssociationAwards and Recognition Committee, West Long Branch, has announced a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship for children ofMonmouth University alumni. Deadline to apply is June 30. More...

Blood drive set at JSUMC July 11

Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC) in conjunction with Central Jersey Blood Center will hold a blood drive 7 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11 at Lance Auditorium at the medical center, 1945 Route 33, Neptune. More...

Register now for Monmouth Conservatory's camps

The nonprofit Monmouth Conservatory of Music, 50 White St., Red Bank, is taking registration for its summer music programs that begin July 14. Music camp for age 6-8 includes chorus, keyboard and other musical activities. More...

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Red State / Blue State

Red State/Blue State

Some will kick when she's down, and others won't
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 Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Arts / Zest

Wave Gathering to showcase emerging artists in 3-day fest

More than 175 artists will perform at 24 venues during the third annual Wave Gathering emerging music festival, slated for June 20-22 in Asbury Park. Many free venues for artist showcases have been announced. More...

Workshops will teach traditional crafts

OCEAN GROVE - The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is offering visitors the opportunity to learn various skills from the Victorian Era this summer. Workshops run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Watercolor show in Little Silver

Thomas Wilczewski, Long Branch watercolorist, is exhibiting his watercolors at the Little Silver Borough Hall through June. The public is invited. More...

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Business

Greater Media's CEO stresses sense of community in media, banking

BY REBECCA MORTON Staff Writer

Members of the New Jersey League of Community Bankers were treated to a presentation on the benefits and future of the radio market by Peter Smyth, president and chief executive officer of Greater Media Inc. More...

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