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      November 26, 2008  RSS feed
      Students step up to make a difference
      Winners of 2008 Holiday Hunger Challenge to be announced Dec. 1
      Students throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties are doing their part this holiday season to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, based in Neptune, has challenged all public and private elementary, intermediate and high school students in the two counties to partake in a special food drive. More...
      Eatontown council and BOE to share services
      Borough committee tasked with reducing municipal spending
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      The Eatontown Borough Council and Board of Education (BOE) have laid the groundwork for a new joint shared services committee that officials hope will help reduce municipal spending. Formed tentatively during a combined meeting Nov. More...

      Teens have 'drive' to promote car safety
      Monmouth University hosts 'Keep the Drive' event Nov. 18
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      Over 100 teens from throughoutM onmouth County gathered at Monmouth University last week to participate in a driver education summit aimed at encouraging safe driving habits. The "Keep the Drive New Jersey" driver safety summit held at the university's Anacon Hall in West Long Branch on Nov. More...


      Activist group seeks to have sand tested
      Surfrider Foundation files suit to stall beach replenishment project in Long Branch
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      LONG BRANCH — An environmental group was expected to appear in court last week to block a beach project in Long Branch due to concerns that the sand may be contaminated. The Surfrider Foundation, Jersey Shore Chapter, was scheduled to be in federal court Nov. More...


      DOT grants to fund street repair projects
      Corzine: projects will create jobs, relieve property taxes

      Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced last week the award of $78.75 million in New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) municipal aid grants to fund street improvement, rehabilitation and safety projects in 372 New Jersey towns, including Long Branch, Eatontown, Ocean Township and West Long Branch. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Document shredding event Dec. 6
      OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Monmouth County Freeholders are sponsoring a paper-shredding event in the township Dec. 6 at the West Park Recreational Center Community Pool parking lot. Those interested in disposing of old documents and confidential files safely can attend the mobile shredding event. All papers will be shredded on location in a mobile truck. More...
      • Navesink Challenge Nov. 30 in Middletown
      • Patients sought for PAD research study
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       Letters
      • Association thanks veterans
      It is fitting that Veterans Day is recognized in November, during the time when Americans focus their hearts and minds on giving thanks. More...
      • Commander extends blessings during holiday season
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       Editorials
      • To our readers
      If you have something to say, The Atlanticville wants to hear from you. Whether it be in response to something you read in The Atlanticville or an issue that concerns you, send us a letter for publication. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. More...
      • Marijuana decriminalization poses a clear & present danger
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image When Chris Christie leaves, there'll be big shoes to fill
      For a while there, you couldn't walk out into the parking lot of nearly any diner or bar in Monmouth County without tripping over the bagmen with sacks of bribe money for local politicians. More...
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       Red State / Blue State
      • article has image Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser
      Dear Greg: As you know, I'm working hard to be a good loser, telling anyone who will listen that Barack Obama will soon be our president, and we must support him. I'm trying to be a lot nicer than your side was to George W. Bush. More...
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       Obituaries
      • David McAulay
      Mr. McAulay, 78, of Highlands, and formerly Rumson, died Oct. 31, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Merchant Marine from 1951-88, and member of the Master Mates & Pilots Union. Following retirement, he was employed at Interport Pilots, Port Monmouth section of Middletown. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Amelia in 2004; and a brother, Bruce. More...
      • Mary Notabartolo
      • Matthew F. Ferrigno
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       Sports
      • article has image Caseys go down to defeat in state final
      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Red Bank Catholic's Jessica Sciscione tries to control a loose ball during the second half of the NJSIAA Non-Public A final game against Immaculate Heart Academy at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, on Nov. 20. Right: Christina Stern (l) and Elle Mahon walk off the field after the Caseys suffered a 4-0 loss. The team finished the season with a 22-2 record. More...
      • Monmouth hoops team off to a rough start
      • Born to Run brings runners to Freehold
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