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      November 6, 2008  RSS feed
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      ERIC SUCAR staff Daniella Bedoya, of Ocean Township, performs her routine during the floor portion of the 2008 Shore Conference Gymnastics Championships held Nov. 1 at Brick Memorial High School. More...
      GOP takes council seats in area towns
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      The Republican party continued its success in two area towns during the Nov. 4 elections, gaining a total of four council seats in West Long Branch and Eatontown. In the West Long Branch contest, Republican incumbents Christopher Neyhart and J. Thomas DeBruin edged out Democratic challenger More...

      Kean sponsors bill to revise COAH rules
      Bill calls for RCAs to be reinstated in New Jersey
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      State Sen. Sean T. Kean and some 15 other legislators are sponsoring a bill that they say will revise the state's affordable housing laws. Kean (D-11th District) explained in an Oct. 24 press release that the bill would give towns the authority to enact policies for affordable housing requirements. More...


      Judge tells city: No stay on jury trials
      Former MTOTSA homeowners seeking just compensation in court this week
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      Long Branch homeowners are continuing their legal battles in court this week seeking just compensation for their oceanfront homes, despite a failed attempt by the city to postpone the trials. Monmouth County Assignment Judge Lawrence M. More...


      Local arts program offers hope, support
      The Wellness Community hosts 'Paint and Play' program for those affected by cancer
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      For area residents living with cancer, in remission or caring for a loved one with the disease, there is a therapeutic arts program designed to offer hope and emotional support. Located fittingly on Hope Road, the North Jersey Shore Chapter of The Wellness Community offers Monmouth County residents several social programs, including "Paint and Play. More...


      City to remember vets at ceremony
      Bus trip planned to Trenton for WWII memorial dedication
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      LONG BRANCH — After community members gather together at various ceremonies Tuesday to honor veterans for their patriotism, a group of Long Branch residents will be heading to Trenton to witness a special dedication. As part of Long Branch's Veterans Day celebration on Nov. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Boro to hold Veterans Day observance Nov. 11
      The Eatontown American Legion Post 325 is sponsoring its annual Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11 at Wampum Memorial Park. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m., and Mayor Gerald Tarantolo and members of the Borough Council will be present. More...
      • 'Oliver!' at Deal JCC slated for Nov. 6-16
      • Talks by Kristallnacht survivors at Brookdale
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       Letters
      • Leaders must address issue of retirement
      The flaws of our retirement system are easy to spot these days. People who worked hard and saved diligently are postponing retirement. Some retirees are returning to work. Others are dipping into their savings early. Most people have not been able to save enough money to retire comfortably in the first place. More...
      • Safety a concern for hip replacement patient
      • Citizens group: Mayor makes up rules
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       Editorials
      • article has image Challenging times, but we look ahead
      You may have read recent reports about the struggles the newspaper business is facing these days. Going back to the time before the present recession hit the United States, newspapers were facing a changing climate — one in which advertisers and readers were migrating to other types of media in an effort to connect with news and information. More...
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image And now, we return to our regularly scheduled program
      I figure there'll be a lot of upsides to getting this never-ending election over with More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • article has image Ready for bleak days ahead
      Dear Greg: I'm writing this before Election Day, so I have no idea what the outcome will be, other than the delirious conga-line dance going on over at MSNBC, which has been under way for about a week now. (I knew how dedicated that network was to balanced political coverage when they hired "Air America's" Rachel Maddow to follow those two bastions of Edward R. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Dominic Reale
      Mr. Reale, 83, of Long Branch, died Oct. 29, 2008, at St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Long Branch. He was a jeweler and clockmaker for several years in Newark. He also owned Nick Reale Clock Repair Company from 1954-70 when he retired. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Reale, in 2006. More...
      • Patricia F. Thompson
      • Paul DiNero
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       Sports
      • Local soccer teams ready for state tourney play
      Fresh off their surprising win in the Shore Conference Soccer Tournament, the Red Bank Catholic girls are among a host of local soccer teams that will begin their quest for a state tournament title this week. The Caseys beat Rumson-Fair Haven, Southern and St. More...
      • article has image Just hanging around
      • Sports Shorts
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