June 26, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

New boro position calls for 19-hour work week

Council creates post of business administrator; salary set at $41,500
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - Residents voiced concerns at a public meeting last week after learning that the new position of borough business administrator will only require 19 hours of work a week. More...

Democrats to name candidate by Sept. 17

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH - The borough Democratic Party is expected to name a candidate for the November municipal election by September. More...

Georgian Court approved to offer nursing program

LAKEWOOD - The New Jersey State Board of Nursing has approved the new Georgian Court-Meridian Health School of Nursing to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (B.S.N.) this fall on the Georgian Court University campus. More...

Man faces 5 years in jail for child pornography

Plea calls for restricted Internet use, computer searches in future

WEST LONG BRANCH - A borough man is facing five years in state prison after he pleaded guilty last week to child pornography charges. Larry P. More...

In the Service

Army National Guard Pvt. Daniel A. Jones has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. A 2006 graduate of Neptune High School, he is the son of Julia and David W. Jones of Long Branch. 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...

Man charged with lewdness at library

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - A township man is facing lewdness charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a young woman at the Shrewsbury branch of the Monmouth County Library on Route 35. On June 17 at approximately 6:22 p.m. More...

Local hospital offers robotic surgery system

LONG BRANCH - Monmouth Medical Center will be featuring its da Vinci S Surgical System on the boardwalk along the oceanfront at the Oceanfest event on July 4. More...

County plans $21M upgrade of radio system by 2011

Sheriff: Towns can invest in new radios for first responders
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno unveiled plans for a $21 million infrastructure upgrade to the county's radio system by 2011 at the June 13 Sea Bright Council meeting. More...

Detention center's costs to undergo examination

Monmouth sheriff says freeholders will review all aspects of operation
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

The success of a program that aims to keep wayward juveniles out of long-term detention could play a role in an eventual decision to close the Monmouth County Youth Detention Center. More...

Agencies could feel impact of state cuts

Coalition attempts to focus attention on Corzine's budget
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

FREEHOLD - Better Choices for New Jersey, a coalition of at least 30 organizations and groups, has been formed to address what the coalition calls the "dangerous and short-sighted budget" that has been proposed by Gov. Jon S. Corzine. More...

Letters

Don't be fossil fooled

If you were to believe the oil industry and their congressional cronies, all we'd have to do to lower prices at the pump is to open-up the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts to drilling. It is a cruel hoax. More...

Bill would prohibit fishing gear near reefs

Recreational fishing is a major attraction in Monmouth County. In addition to being an enjoyable pastime, fishing helps to support New Jersey's $16 billion tourism industry. More...

Takanassee should have been acquired years ago

With regard to the Takanassee development matter and my misstatement regarding DEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson, I sought a city council resolution to demonstrate to the state government that Long Branch was serious about its desire to find a way to a More...

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Red State / Blue State

Red State/Blue State

Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not
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

IN THE ARTS

Compiled by Gloria Stravelli Designed by Eileen Russell Gerber

Nancy Scharff will present her annual "God & Country Patriotic Concert" on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Road, Middletown. More...

IN THE ARTS

The Gallery at the Market in Asbury Park will host a fundraiser in support of the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park on Sunday, June 29. More...

IN THE ARTS

The Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF), produced since 1974 by The Newark Museum, returns to Asbury Park this year beginning with the showing of "The Promised Land" episode of the highly acclaimed civil rights movement documentary series More...

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Sports

Subdued triumphs for Raceway Park winners

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Winners at the Lucas Oil SuperNationals at Raceway Park were in no mood to celebrate their victories on Sunday. More...

RFH's Bellin wins AA honors at Nike Outdoor Nationals

"I wanted to run as fast as I can. I try and be happy with the effort I put out." - Melissa Bellin, Rumson-Fair Haven High School track and field team
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

What started out as a way to help her team in dual meets led to some unexpected results for Melissa Bellin. More...

RBC softball, RFH baseball among area's finest this spring

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

With another high school spring season in the books, there certainly were plenty of reasons to celebrate for local sports fans, as once again many of our hometown teams put forth championship-level performances in a variety of sports. More...

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Injured surfers get back in the water

Life Rolls On hosts 'They Will Surf Again' on L.B. oceanfront
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

More than 100 volunteers joined 20 injured surfers on the Long Branch oceanfront Sunday to celebrate a day of surf and fun for those suffering from spinal cord injuries. More...

BOE and teachers agree on terms of new contract

Negotiations on contract conclude after more than 2 years of stalemates
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

A fter two years of failed negotiations, the Ocean Township Board of Education (BOE) and the Township of Ocean Education Association (TOEA) have reached a preliminary contract agreement. More...

Hospital's 'Power of Pink' event set for July

LONG BRANCH - The Women's Council for the Leon Hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center will be hosting its 2008 "Power of Pink" Luncheon on July 24. More...

Local business donates new shoes to charities

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - For the last three years, local business owner JoAnne Abraham has been helping Monmouth County residents by donating new shoes to those in need. More...

Brain Tumor Center to offer support group

LONG BRANCH - The David S. More...

Cruising motorcycle style

Above: A group of motorcycle riders cruise down Broadway at the Harley-Davidson/Buell of Long Branch "Motorcycle Only Cruise Night" on June 21. Below: Francis Mesaros, of Oceanport, rides in the cruise night event. More...

Police seek information on stolen GPS units

LONG BRANCH - A city man is being charged with numerous car burglaries in which GPS navigational systems were taken. More...

Concordance to host family fair in August

LONG BRANCH - The city Concordance Family Success Center is hosting its "2008 Back to Basics Fair" 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Slocum Park on the corner of Slocum Place and Broadway. More...

Freehold to host Battle of Bands

FREEHOLD - The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission has opened up a call for entries to any Freehold-based or local, high school or college-age bands that would like to compete in the town's second annual Battle of the Bands. More...

Teachers union pickets local legislative offices

NJEA targets supporters of pension bills
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

'Hey, Beck, what the heck," chanted demonstrators outside the District 12 legislator's office on Monmouth Street in Red Bank. More...

Monmouth population now exceeds 659,000

FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Planning Board has released the county's 2008 population information, which estimates 659,353 people now live in Monmouth County. More...

DOT delays bridge project for July Fourth

Kean: Construction will hurt tourism, local economy
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Construction on the Route 36 Highlands Bridge, which connects Sea Bright and Highlands over the Shrewsbury River, will be delayed until after the July Fourth weekend, according to the N.J. Department of Transportation (DOT). More...

Bulletin Board

Ocean Township Venturer earns Silver Award

Elizabeth Bonn, Ocean Township, became the third Venturer in the Monmouth Council of Boy Scouting to receive the Silver Award at a Court of Honor in early June. 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 Jerry Morgan Park on Liberty Street. More...

Eatontown care agency celebrates 10th anniversary

Home Instead Senior Care, 25 Main St., Eatontown, celebrated its 10th anniversary June 20 with a luau luncheon for its clients and caregivers. Phyllis Venancio has been the owner and operator of the Monmouth County franchise since 1998. More...

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Opinion

Coda

We don't need no stinkin' ethics board around here!
GREG BEAN

Grab onto your seats, because I'm about to tell you something so absolutely shocking you'll fall onto the floor with a case of the shivering fantods if you don't hold tight. More...

Are We There Yet?

Gonna need an ocean of calamine lotion
LORI CLINCH

On a lovely evening in a moment of blissful ignorance, my husband and I took a charming stroll in our backyard. We enjoyed the birds, the flowers and nature in all of her splendor. More...

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Obituaries

Janice Rogers

Mrs. Rogers died June 14, 2008. Born in Passaic, she relocated to and was raised in Monmouth Beach. She is survived by her husband, Gary Clark; a son, J.C. More...

Bennett Bruce Camhi

Mr. Camhi, 56, of North Long Branch, died June 1, 2008, at National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. He was the owner/operator of The Costume Shop and Mr. B's Entertainment, Keyport. Prior to that, he was employed at Charles of the Ritz, Hazlet. More...

Ellen Thiery Cunningham

Mrs. Cunningham, 66, of Ocean, died May 28, 2008, at home. She resided in Middletown most of her life, prior to moving to Ocean recently. She was a former co-owner of Nifty Needles, Red Bank. More...

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Schools

Pomp and circumstance

Clockwise from top: Ocean Township High School graduates proceed to their seats during graduation June 19. Jaclyn Hunt looks for family and friends. Cladiu Giurgiu listens during the ceremony. More...

Catholic schools receive funds from foundation

St. Jerome awarded $1,500 for substance abuse program
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Catholic schools throughout Monmouth County have been awarded grants by a newly launched educational foundation established by the Diocese of Trenton. More...

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