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      June 26, 2008  RSS feed
      Injured surfers get back in the water
      Life Rolls On hosts 'They Will Surf Again' on L.B. oceanfront
      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. Many of the surfers had not been in the water for more than 10 years and dreamed of the day they would be back in the ocean, according to Joe Levy, coordinator of the event. 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. The two parties signed a memorandum of agreement at their final fact-finding hearing on June 10, according to Ocean Township Superintendent of Schools Thomas Pagano. More...

      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...


      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. The annual fundraising luncheon will be hosted at the Fort Chapel and Grounds at Sandy Hook from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will honor Dr. David J. Sharon. 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. Two Democratic write-in candidates in the borough primary election earlier this month have rejected the write-in nominations. 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. Some 250 pairs of shoes were donated to 180, Turning Lives Around, and Family & Children's Service to be distributed to less fortunate Monmouth County families. 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. The announcement follows approval of the degree by the New Jersey Presidents' Council of the Commission on Higher Education. 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. The award is the highest honor in Venturing, a co-ed scouting program for youth age 14-20. Bonn, 17, the daughter of Jean and Douglas J. Bonn, is a member of Venture Crew 4, a Boy Scouting unit sponsored by St. More...
      • Community group to host event in city on July 26
      • Eatontown care agency celebrates 10th anniversary
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       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
      • Takanassee should have been acquired years ago
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      We don't need no stinkin' ethics board around here!
      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...
      • article has image Are We There Yet?
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       Red State / Blue State
      • Red State/Blue State
      Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not
      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
      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. Joining Nancy will be an ecumenical choir made up of singers from local churches. More...
      • article has image IN THE ARTS
      • article has image IN THE ARTS
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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. Clark; a daughter, Krista Clark; her stepmother, Adele Rogers of Monmouth Beach; three sisters, Marcy Rogers of San Diego, Calif.; Jane vonRichthofen of West Palm Beach, Fla. More...
      • Bennett Bruce Camhi
      • Ellen Thiery Cunningham
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       Schools
      • article has image 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. Richard Geiger shows his excitement after receiving his diploma. More...
      • Catholic schools receive funds from foundation
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       Sports
      • article has image Subdued triumphs for Raceway Park winners
      Winners at the Lucas Oil SuperNationals at Raceway Park were in no mood to celebrate their victories on Sunday. The death of one of its own, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta in a qualifying round accident on Saturday, cast a gloom over the event. More...
      • RFH's Bellin wins AA honors at Nike Outdoor Nationals
      • RBC softball, RFH baseball among area's finest this spring
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