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      July 3, 2008  RSS feed
      In the doghouse
      Monmouth County SPCA volunteer Lauren Blann chains herself to one of the doghouses as part of the "Chain-Off 2008" protest against the cruel treatment of dogs held in Eatontown on June 28. More...
      Public access restored at former beach club site
      Mayor: Fence on Tak. property aimed to protect historic structures
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      Local fishermen have their beach access restored at the Takanassee oceanfront site in Long Branch after being denied entry at the fishing "hot spot" by a newly erected fence. More...

      Construction of MAC celebrated by Mon U.
      A small evergreen tree was placed on highest point of activity center
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      EATONTOWN - With construction moving forward according to schedule, Monmouth University's newest expansion project is expected to be completed in fall 2009. More...


      BOE and employees agree on contract
      School district employees will pay portion of health-care benefits
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      OCEAN TOWNSHIP - School district employees will not have to pay for dental and prescription coverage, but they will pay a portion of their healthcare benefits under the terms of a new contract. More...


      Tumor Center debuts art classes for children

      LONG BRANCH - The Monmouth Medical Center's David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center is offering "Art is Good: Classes About Art and You." The center at the Long Branch hospital is launching the new program to assist children experiencing the loss of a loved one from a brain tumor, or living with someone diagnosed with a brain tumor. More...


      'Chain-Off 2008'

      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff More...


       Bulletin Board
      • MMC to offer Internet health, stop-smoking programs
      Frederic Pachman, director of the Altschul Medical Library at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), Long Branch, will present "Health Information on the Internet: The Good, The Bad and The 'Don't Go There,'" 1-3 p.m. July 9 at SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. More...
      • GOTCC presents area students with scholarships
      • Foundation to hold Kids Activities Day July 26
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       Letters
      • Agency gives tips to avoid underage drinking
      Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during June and July than at any other time of the year? Keeping teens occupied and supervised helps to ensure they have a safe summer. By involving teens in a variety of alcohol-free activities - such as sports, summer camps, and outdoor recreational activities - you can help prevent underage drinking. More...
      • Facts about oil crisis are deceitful spin
      • Homeowner sounds off against Schneider's radio talk
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      With Chinese food, it's often lost in translation
      My grandmother on my father's side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. Her town was a true melting pot on account of the fact that it drew laborers from all over the world who worked on the Union Pacific Railroad and later in that company's coal mines. More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • article has image Red State/Blue State
      Windfall profits tax won't ease your pain at the pump
      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
      • article has image In the Arts
      The New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, is presenting the world premiere of the musical "The Little Hours" by David Bucknam, based on several short stories by Dorothy Parker, July 10 through Aug. 17. Regular performances run Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. with selected Sundays at 7 p.m. More...
      • article has image Summer Shakespeare on the lawn
      • L.B. poetry series July 23, 30
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       Sports
      • article has image Trying to get a grip
      Lakewood BlueClaws shortstop Freddy Galvis is charged with an error as he bobbles the ball trying to get the force at second base in a recent game against the Lake County Captains. Heading into this week's play, the BlueClaws' record sits at 43-38, which is good for third place in South Atlantic League's Northern Division. More...
      • Girls area lax teams had strong showing in spring
      • Summertime is the right time for ABCCL action
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