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October 9, 2008 / Front Page

Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

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Army accord with FMERA is official

One open door, 40 years of teaching

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Class of 2012

Plans for new arts hall at Monmouth University

Gardening in May: Is it plant or beast?

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‘Donald Voorhees, Maestro, and Michael Scherfen, Protégé’

Agency responds to criticism about COAH

Department of Community Affairs addresses new affordable housing regulations

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking to set the record straight on what it is calling "ludicrous" claims criticizing the new affordable housing regulations in New Jersey. More...

Voters pass $8M school referendum

Shore Regional to undergo $14M improvement project

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Voters from four area towns have approved an $8 million referendum to help fund major improvements to the heating and electrical systems at Shore Regional High School. More...

Monmouth U. helps to open thrift shop

WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University students have taken on the task to help a nonprofit organization open a thrift shop in Neptune. More...

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The Asbury United Methodist Church on Atlantic Avenue in Long Branch is holding a Roast Pork Dinner 6 p.m. Oct. 14. More...

A new 'voice' to speak for local waters

Debbie Mans is the new head at NY/NJ Baykeeper

BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

The quiet motion of the Raritan Bay mesmerized people sitting on the benches at the borough promenade as Debbie Mans looked out over the waters that she now has stewardship over. More...

Youths invest in their futures

LONG BRANCH — Elementary and middle school youths began investing in their futures at a financial management seminar held in Long Branch. More...

Man charged in purse snatching

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — An Asbury Park man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole a woman's purse at a local grocery store last week. On Sept. More...

L.B. school walk to be held Oct. 19

LONG BRANCH — The fourth annual Long Branch School District Wave of Hope benefit walk will be held Oct. 19 at Seven Presidents Park on Ocean Avenue. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Seven Presidents Park and the walk begins at 10 a.m. More...

Man pleads guilty to animal cruelty

On Sept. 29, Anthony Appolonia, 50, of Aberdeen Township, pleaded guilty to 19 counts of third-degree animal cruelty in connection with the torture and killing of 19 cats. More...

Police search for stabbing suspect

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed an attendant at a local gas station in a robbery attempt this week. On Oct. More...

Volunteers interact with senior citizens

Monmouth County programs foster social relationships

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Nothing brightens a day like a friendly call or visit, especially if someone lives alone or cannot leave their home. More...

Letters

Inner-city youth experience simple summer pleasures

This summer, 26 New York City children found out just how special summer is in the northern Monmouth County area. More...

Residents won't suffer from relocation of ice stand

Here they go again! No one has the talent to make a bad situation worse like the Allisons! More...

Help available to victims of domestic violence, abuse

Crimes of violence against women and children are too often hidden. More...

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Columns

'Tis the stressful season for us 'guerrilla shoppers'

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(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 Dec. 19, 2007). More...

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Arts / Zest

Books that are works of art

BY LINDA DENICOLA Correspondent

Artists' books are fun to open and amazingly complex to create. But to peep inside one of these handmade books is to anticipate opening up a mysterious little world. Ocean Township resident Richard Burton, who goes by his initials R.D. More...

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SEAN BRADY Participants in the "Spokes for Hope" bicycle ride begin their ride along the Long Branch oceanfront on Oct. 4 to raise funds for the Wellness Community and Lance Armstrong Foundation. More photos, page 18. More...

Elberon group seeks meeting on bridge

Park Avenue Bridge project to be completed by summer

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

As the finishing touches are being put on the Park Avenue Bridge, a group of residents from the Elberon section of Long Branch are seeking a meeting with council members to discuss concerns about the project. More...

SPCA thrift store to open this month

Renovation project on SPCA animal shelter on Wall Street to be completed in April

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

After almost a year of work, the first phase of a multi-million dollar renovation project at the Monmouth County SPCA is nearing completion. More...

Resident calls new ramp 'impossible'

LONG BRANCH — One city resident, who has been vocal in seeing that a handicapped accessible ramp be built along the oceanfront, is not entirely pleased with the outcome of the project. More...

Spokes for Hope

Clockwise from top: Posters signed by Lance Armstrong are raffled off to raise funds for the "Spokes for Hope" bicycle ride Saturday. Participants in the ride travel down Ocean Avenue in Deal. Walter Valentine, of Middletown, prepares for the ride. More...

Senior donates car, helps needy mom

WEST LONG BRANCH — When a resident of a senior retirement community decided it was time to give up driving, she had no idea that donating her car would make a difference in someone else's life. More...

Two face drug charges

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two area men are facing drug charges after they were found to be in possession of crack cocaine in two separate incidents last week. On Sept. 23 at approximately 3:07 a.m., Ocean Township police Sgt. More...

Two Mon. U students arrested

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two Monmouth University students are facing alcohol and drug charges after police broke up a party last week at the residence they rent on Maplewood Avenue. On Sept. 26 at approximately 2:02 a.m., Ocean Township police Sgt. More...

Vets clinic to remain after fort closes

Burry: New building likely to replace current clinic

BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent

Although Fort Monmouth is due to close in 2011, the VA clinic located on the fort grounds will continue to provide medical services to more than 10,000 veterans and military retirees. More...

JCC Center Drama wins Perry Award

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Monmouth County in Deal Park is celebrating the recent success of one of its Center Drama productions. More...

Riders sought for charity bike-a-thon

Timmy's Tour de Shore 2008, a bicycle ride to raise awareness and money for pediatric brain tumor research, is slated for Oct. 12 at Fort Hancock's Gateway National Park on Sandy Hook. More...

Children's nature play is focus of conference

Child Care Resources will hold its sixth Early Childhood Conference, "Leave No Child Indoors: Nature in the Lives of Young Children," in the Student Life Center of Brookdale Community College, Route 520, Lincroft, on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. More...

Bulletin Board

Fall home show slated at BCC Oct. 17-19

Brookdale Community College (BCC), Lincroft section of Middletown, will host the second annual fall Jersey Shore Home Show Oct. 17-19. More...

'Archaeological Journey at Point Breeze' Oct. 11

Monmouth University (MU), West Long Branch, has announced Dr. Richard Veit, associate professor of anthropology, will speak at the symposium "An Archaeological Journey at Point Breeze," 1:30 p.m. Oct. More...

Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 11

Fort Monmouth Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 11 at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, Tinton Avenue, Eatontown. The event will feature a buffet lunch and door prizes. More...

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Opinion

For the Record

It was incorrectly reported in the Sept. 25 edition of the Atlanticville that the Long Branch Wave of Hope walk will benefit community activist Bea Coleman. More...

Get to work on impeachment — for the children

Your Turn

Guest Column • Lynn M. Petrovich

(Letter to U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez): Thank you for your recent letter in response to my request asking for your support of impeachment proceedings against the current administration. More...

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