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      August 14, 2008  RSS feed
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      Jamie Angeles, 4, of Ocean Township, makes her way through one of the rides at the 32nd annual Italian American Festival held at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township on Aug. 6. More...
      Appeals court reverses eminent domain case
      Councilman seeks to drop plans to redevelop oceanfront neighborhood
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      At least one Long Branch councilman is seeking to abandon plans to redevelop a city beachfront area after a state appeals court issued a ruling last week that declared the three-street neighborhood is not blighted. A three-judge panel of the New Jersey Appellate Division on Aug. 7 unanimously reversed the June 2006 decision of Superior Court Judge Lawrence M. More...

      Italian American Festival

      Clockwise from top: Sienna Halim, of Tinton Falls, enjoys a ride on the carousel at the 32nd annual Italian American Festival held at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township on Aug. 6. Jeffrey Barham (l), 3, and his brother, David, 4, both of West Long Branch, try to make their way through the "Monkey Maze." Kids of all ages enjoy a ride on Wipeout. Nine-year-old Kayla Walker tries her hand at one of the games. More...


      City man charged in murder
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      LONG BRANCH — A city man is facing charges for the murder of a 54-yearold woman who was found dead in her Long Branch apartment last week. Police arrested and charged John L. Erving, 42, with one count of murder on Aug. 10 for the death of Long Branch resident Nikki Leake, according to police reports. More...


      Sean Kean elected to environmental position

      LONG BRANCH — State Sen. Sean Kean (R-11th District) has been elected to serve as a director on the board of the Republicans for Environmental Protection. The group, known as REP America, is a national nonprofit organization that was founded in 1995 to preserve and protect the environment. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Mended Hearts support group to meet Aug. 28
      Mended Hearts support organization for heart patients, families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Route 33, Neptune. Light lunch will be served at the free meeting. Registration is required and may be done by calling 800-560-9990. More...
      • Blood drive slated for Aug. 23 in Long Branch
      • LBC Back to Basics Fair Aug. 23 in Long Branch
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       Letters
      • Teacher gives tips to prepare child for kindergarten
      After 35 years of teaching kindergarten, I've seen a lot of first days of school, but there are some things that never change. Although this is an exciting time for parents and children, it also can be emotional. Speaking as both a teacher and a parent, I know the transition to kindergarten can bring on many anxious moments. More...
      • Court decision is a victory for citizens of Long Branch
      • Fort wouldn't be closing if a Democrat were in office
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       Editorials
      • article has image There's no question: He took the easy way out
      I remember graduate school with a certain degree of awe and loathing More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • Both parties have their own poli-ninnies to bear
      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 An American in China
      With the 2008 Olympic Games taking place in Beijing, China, the Middletown Township Public Library is presenting programs with an Olympic spirit, including an exhibit of photographs of China. "An American in China, Etc." will run through Aug. 29 at the library, located at 55 New Monmouth Road. More...
      • article has image IN THE ARTS
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       Sports
      • article has image RU football looking to maintain high level of play
      15 starters return for Scarlet Knights; opening game on Labor Day
      PISCATAWAY — The goal in many Rutgers football observers' opinion is to get back to the level of play that the Scarlet Knights had in 2006, when the team finished with an 11-2 record, a Texas Bowl victory and a national ranking. More...
      • Maren's Meadow cruises to win in Monmouth Oaks upset
      • Plenty of locals turn out for Asbury Park 5K
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       Business
      • article has image Boscov's to close its doors at local mall
      Pennsylvania-based department store files for bankruptcy
      EATONTOWN — The Boscov's department store at the Monmouth Mall will be closing its doors in the near future after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. More...
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