November 20, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Mayor continues talks with seniors

Seniors oppose relocating center to old Gregory School
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

In an attempt to put some rumors to rest, Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider met with senior citizens of the community last week to discuss future plans for the senior center. Schneider met with the senior center community on Nov. More...

Three Long Branch parishes to merge

Bishop names Father Daniel Peirano as administrator of merging communities

LONG BRANCH — Three city parish communities will be merging into one parish next summer, marking the first decision to come from the Monmouth Central Deanery Study. Bishop John M. More...

Dogs to be permitted on beaches

LONG BRANCH — A public hearing is scheduled to be held Tuesday on an ordinance that would permit dogs and other animals on city public beaches. The measure was introduced by council Nov. More...

Mon. U. launches center for entrepreneurship

WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University's School of Business has launched the Monmouth University Center for Entrepreneurship (MUCE). The center works with local entrepreneurs to help them turn their business ideas into thriving ventures. More...

Police arrest city man following car stop

LONG BRANCH — Police arrested a city resident on drug and weapons charges after a cab was pulled over for a motor vehicle stop. On Nov. 2, Police Officer Joshua Bard conducted a motor vehicle stop on a local cab at approximately 10:20 p.m. More...

Car crash leads to two arrests

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two area men are facing a multitude of charges after crashing the stolen vehicle they were driving last week. On Nov. More...

Meeting to discuss plans for BFS Dec. 4

LONG BRANCH — Residents living in the Beachfront South redevelopment zone are invited to attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Long Branch City Hall on Broadway. More...

2 city men charged with stealing from parked car

LONG BRANCH — Two city men are facing burglary and theft charges for allegedly breaking into a parked vehicle in the area of Sairs Avenue. On Nov. 9, Police Officer Julio Delacruz was on patrol at approximately 4:30 a.m. More...

A tribute to veterans

Clockwise from top left: Long Branch High School senior Chris Johnson plays taps during the Long Branch Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at Jerry Morgan Park. Jim Palumbo and Carl Figueroa bow their heads in respect. Jack Campion salutes. More...

Letters

Helping girls open the door of leadership

Throughout the rest of November, you may see your local Girl Scouts at various places around town selling nuts and candy. You will probably pause and say to yourself, "Since when do the Girl Scouts sell nuts and candy? They're the cookie people. More...

Red Cross extends thanks for volunteer contributions

As the CEO for the American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, I have the opportunity to witness the strength of the human spirit each day. More...

Community asked to help needy at Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are planning what we are going to eat for Thanksgiving Day dinner. However, there are also many Monmouth County residents who are not planning a big dinner on Thanksgiving Day. More...

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Columns

Veterans Day had special significance this year

Coda • GREG BEAN

On Nov. 11, my wife and I attended the annual Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. I've attended many of these observances over the years as a reporter and observer, but this year was different. More...

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Obituaries

Eva M. Irons-Smith

Mrs. Irons-Smith, 100, of Long Branch, died Nov. 7, 2008, at the Whiting Health Care Center, Whiting. More...

John Martin Marko Sr.

Mr. Marko, 85, of Little Silver, died Nov. 6, 2008. He was employed at Bell Laboratories, and AT&T, Holmdel, retiring in 1989 as MTS supervisor after 48 years. He was also employed as a draftsman at Western Electric, New York City. More...

Raymond F. Kinsey Jr.

Mr. Kinsey, 73, of Ocean Township, died Nov. 4, 2008, at home. He owned and operated Ollie Slocum and Son Inc., Elberon section of Long Branch, for 54 years. More...

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Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Matthew DeStefano, 8, sorts donated food items during Ocean Township Cub Scout Pack 71's annual Scouting for Food event Nov. 15. Story, page 3. More...

BOE seeks funds for pre-K classes

Eatontown school district to house additional 78 students
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Eatontown school officials are seeking funds to construct more classrooms in the borough school system, just months after a $29 million upgrade was completed at four of the district's school. More...

Scouts go door to door to help others

Ocean Township Cub Scouts hold annual food drive
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

With the holiday season fast approaching, a group of local Cub Scouts has reached out to members of the community in an effort to help provide food for those less fortunate. More...

Sewerage plant applies for odor control funds

City to accept up to 500,000 gallons of wastewater from Oceanport racetrack
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — After looking into recent claims of poor odor control at the Long Branch Sewerage Authority (LBSA), Councilman Brian Unger said the facility is taking steps to remedy the problem. More...

Holiday event to be held at Woolley House

OT Historical Museum plans exhibit for Dec. 6 & 7
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — With the holiday season just around the corner, the Ocean Township Historical Museum is extending an invitation to township and area residents to attend its Holiday Exhibit. More...

N.Y. man charged with shoplifting at local store

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A New York man is facing shoplifting charges for allegedly stealing $200 worth of merchandise from the Wegmans supermarket on Route 35 last week. On Nov. 11 at approximately 2:06 p.m. More...

NOTES

aAsbury United Methodist Church, 61 Atlantic Ave., North Long Branch, will hold its Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22. It will feature pictures with Santa, stocking stuffers, toys, crafts, new items, jewelry, baked goods and other items. More...

Local teacher receives national award

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — An area resident has been recognized by a national organization for her commitment to providing educational opportunities to children of less fortunate families. More...

Long Branch NAACP recognizes 8 locals

LONG BRANCH — The Greater Long Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its 65th annual Freedom Fund Banquet this month. More...

Bulletin Board

All Neighbors group seeks volunteers

LONG BRANCH — The All Neighbors Foundation (ANF) is looking to recruit volunteers from Monmouth County to help launch local programs for the youth of the community. More...

'Passion of Dracula' at M.U. Nov. 20-22

"The Passion of Dracula" will be performed at 8 p.m. Nov. 20-22 at Woods Theatre, Monmouth University, West Long Branch. The tongue-in-cheek drama will be presented by the university's Music and Theater Arts Department. More...

Hospital offers 'Art Is Good' program

LONG BRANCH — The David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch presented a unique and exciting art exhibition, "Art Is Good," at the hospital. More...

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Opinion

Eminent domain shattering couple's American dream

Your Turn
Guest Column • Denise Hoagland

For the past 13-plus years, my husband and I have raised our three daughters in our Long Branch, beachfront home. More...

A story to remember

In the News • MARK ROSMAN

One of the most difficult tasks this job presents is writing articles about children who are battling serious diseases, or about young people who lose their life in a tragedy. More...

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Red State / Blue State

A target-rich environment for columnists these days

Red State/ Blue State • DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

Dear Greg: I'm still chuckling amiably about the way you ended a post-election e-mail to me, which I think we should share with our readers. (I'm determined to remain amiable these days, takingwhat comes my way with Falstaffian good humor. More...

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Sports

Shore, RBC football teams fall in playoffs

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

While Ocean Township is spending the week preparing for one of the state's most successful high school football teams, both the Shore Regional and Red Bank Catholic football teams are left pondering what could have been. More...

RBC, RFH soccer teams advance in state tourney

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

Both the Red Bank Catholic and Rumson-Fair Haven girls soccer teams entered their respective state sectional tournaments feeling as though they were the teams to beat. Turns out, they were both right. More...

Using your head

JEFF GRANIT staff Red Bank Catholic's Dani Colaprico (24) goes up for a head ball during her team's 2-0 triumph over St. John Vianney in their NJSIAA Non-Public South A final at Holmdel High School on Nov. 13. More...

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