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      September 25, 2008  RSS feed
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      CHRIS KELLY staff Evan Bremmer, 10, Oceanport, competes in the Pro-Am Surf Jam competition Sept. 21 in Monmouth Beach to benefit the Shana Foundation. More photos, page 36. More...
      Unger seeks talks on dropped ordinance
      Measure aimed at blocking stand-alone commercial uses in residential areas
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      Long Branch Councilman Brian Unger is seeking to have an ordinance, that he says "disappeared" from an agenda over a year ago, be brought back to the table for public discussion and a vote. More...

      Safety Fair shows ways to protect children
      Sheriff's Office hopes to turn fair into annual event
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      The sun shone and the sky was clear Sunday as 600 people turned out for the first Monmouth County Family Safety Fair hosted by the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office and Greater Media Newspapers. Held Sept. More...


      Council: Library costly to taxpayers
      Boro officials seek change to state library funding formula
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      WEST LONG BRANCH — Borough officials are seeking the support of the state's 565 municipalities in an effort to change the free municipal library funding formula. The West Long Branch Borough Council unanimously adopted a resolution Sept. 17, calling for the state to change its library funding formula, which Councilman J. Thomas DeBruin called "archaic. More...


      High court asked to review blight case
      IJ: City homeowners' case 'tailor-made' for Supreme Court
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      LONG BRANCH — More than a dozen homeowners on the Long Branch oceanfront filed briefs with the state Supreme Court seeking an end to what has become a controversial high-profile eminent domain case. The Marine and Ocean terraces and Seaview Avenue homeowners, known as the MTOTSA group, are asking the high court to review an Aug. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Spokes for Hope Bicycle Ride Oct. 4
      The Wellness Community — The Diney Goldsmith Center, Eatontown, will present its second annual Spokes for Hope Bicycle Ride to Support PeopleAffected by Cancer on Oct. 4 at Pier Village, Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit the center and the LanceArmstrong Foundation. More...
      • Dyno Shootout to benefit CASA Sept. 28
      • Park System to offer bike trips, hikes
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       Letters
      • 2NDFLOOR youth helpline needs for volunteers
      Volunteers are needed to answer phones at 2NDFLOOR, a youth helpline available for young people to call any time of the day or night about anything on their minds. It is available to children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. More...
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       Editorials
      • Pay attention to local candidates
      According to Assemblyman Jay Weber, New Jersey residents worked 211 days to pay for our state and local government taxes. Starting on Jan. 1, we worked until July 30 to pay our taxes. The only state residents who worked longer than us are those who live in Connecticut. More...
      • Lowering drinking age sends wrong message
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Big brothers specialize in diabolical pranks
      (Editor's Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed April 26, 2008). Istopped at the pharmacy the day before Easter, and among the customers at the register was a mom and three kids — a couple of boys maybe 8 and 9, and a girl, 2 or 3. More...
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image Monmouth Museum photo invitational
      The Monmouth Museum's "Juried Photography Invitational Exhibition" opens Sept. 26 and will run through Nov. 2 An opening reception will be held Friday 6-8 p.m. at the museum, located on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Alexander Caprio
      Mr. Caprio, 82, of Union Beach, died Aug. 30, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He resided in Long Branch, prior to relocating to Union Beach 54 years ago. He was a selfemployedmaster plumber for several years. More...
      • Victor A. Papa
      • Patsy Adolfo Tango
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       Sports
      • article has image Long Branch football gets washed away
      Green Wave gets shut out at home by RBC
      After waiting five years to host a football game, Long Branch High School squandered its opportunity to enjoy the moment, losing 28-0 to Red Bank Catholic and in the process, watching its record fall to 0-2. RBC (1-0) took the wind out of the Green Wave's sails, as the Caseys recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff. More...
      • Hey Chub Wins Lincroft Handicap
      • RBC harriers expect to be contenders
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