December 24, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Local teen wins day with Eli Manning

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

When Renee Koursaris went food shopping in October and saw that Oreo cookies were on sale, she decided to purchase the snack and thought she was getting a good deal. More...

Beach renourishment project starts in city

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The U.S. More...

Tak. building could be used at park site

BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — City officials are tossing around ideas for the future restoration of the historic Takanassee structures, which includes possibly relocating one of the buildings to a city park. At the Dec. More...

'Holiday Express' comes to town

Clockwise from above: Children gather around Santa Claus at the Holiday Express at LADACIN Network in Ocean Township on Dec. 16. A young child shows Elmo some affection. Children of all ages dance to music. More...

Letters

Agency provides safe haven during holidays

As the holidays get into full swing, two news stories highlight how domestic violence remains a serious community concern. More...

Public encouraged to Live United to help community

With the holiday season upon us, many of us may be more concerned with how the current economic crisis will impact our own families. More...

U.S. must redouble efforts for peacekeepers in Darfur

The crisis in Darfur, Sudan, has been devastating, and civilians — particularly women and girls — are suffering from the violence. More...

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Arts / Zest

Getting Fido to Sit! Stay! and say 'Fleas'

'PhoDOGraphy' offers tips on 'shooting' man's best friend
BY JULIE KIRSH Staff Writer

Frustrated dog lovers looking for that elusive "Kodak moment" of their pooch need search no further More...

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Obituaries

Richard L. Brennan

Mr. Brennan, 91, formerly of the Shadow Lake Village section of Middletown, died Nov. 30, 2008, at his daughter's home in Ocean Township. Prior to relocating to Ocean Township, he resided in the West Keansburg section of Hazlet. More...

Anita Vivian Walker Calabrese

Mrs. Calabrese, 84, died Nov. 30, 2008, at Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was a retired security guard at Shadow Lake Village, Middletown. More...

Shirley Keating Novak

Mrs. Novak, 80, of Columbia, S.C., and formerly the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died Nov. 30, 2008. She is survived by her husband, John Novak; a son and daughter-in-law, John Thomas and Sharon Novak of Columbia, S.C. More...

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Sports

Senior leadership will be key for RBR wrestling

"These guys are really motivated this year and are definitely working extremely hard." — Scott Ferris Red Bank Regional High School wrestling coach
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Red Bank Regional Bucs simply cannot wait to start this winter's wrestling regular season. More...

L.B. wrestling has sights set on another perfect season

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

The Long Branch High School wrestling team has the arduous task of following perfection. More...

Young Shore Reg. wrestling team ready for season

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

After putting together a strong 15-11 season a year ago, the Shore Regional High School wrestling team finds itself in a bit of a rebuilding mode this winter. "Yeah, we lost quite a bit from last year," head coach Zach Miers said. More...

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Police union drops protest against twp.

OTPD to enact new police schedule in new year
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The Ocean Township Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 57 has decided to drop two of four unfair labor practice (ULP) complaints it filed against the township in 2005. PBA Local 57 President Bruce Friend made the announcement at a Dec. More...

Photo

Scott Lewis (r) helps audience members sing a part of the song "Twelve Days of Christmas" during a visit from the Holiday Express at LADACIN Network in Ocean Township on Dec. 16. More...

Rible works with state to curb gang activity

Assemblyman Dave Rible met with state and local officials Dec. 9 to strategize against gang activity and related crimes in Monmouth County. More...

Husky Brook Park gets green light

BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — The Borough Council has decided to move ahead with the construction of a new park after the project was previously voted down due to the current economic climate. Council voted 3-3 at an emergency meeting Dec. More...

Kean sponsors legislation

Sen. Sean Kean has sponsored legislation that would increase penalties for medical waste and ocean pollution. More...

Cops: Man leads police on car chase in city

LONG BRANCH — A West Long Branch man is facing several charges after he allegedly led a police officer on a car chase, crashed the vehicle he was driving and then physically assaulted the officer, police said. More...

Woman faces charges of drunken driving

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Neptune woman is facing child endangerment charges after she allegedly caused a five-vehicle accident with her three children in the car and was believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol. On Dec. More...

Bulletin Board

NOTES

St. James Episcopal Church, 300 Broadway, Long Branch, will host a free Christmas dinner for members of the greater Long Branch community at 4 p.m. Dec. 25, with the final seating at 6 p.m. The dinner is open to all. More...

Alzheimer's caregiver support meetings slated

The Alzheimer's Association will hold a caregiver support group meeting 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. Other meetings will be 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at Bayshore Hospital, 727 North Beers St., Holmdel; and 6:30 p.m. More...

Students invited to enter local contest

You don't have to be smarter than a fifth-grader to win $1,000 or even $500. You just have to have an opinion about education and write a letter addressed to President Barack Obama, suggesting what he should do about education in our country. More...

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Opinion

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. More...

Your Turn

Pols urged to increase funding for services to seniors
Guest Column • Barbara J. McMorrow

Community transportation is facing a funding crisis. More...

In the News

The spirit of giving
MARK ROSMAN

Ah, the holidays. They bring out the best in people. The spirit of giving. Goodwill toward men. All that jazz. More...

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Schools

Local students learn about print industry

LONG BRANCH — CMYK and DPI are no longer just letters to seventh and eighth-graders in the new journalism class at the Seashore School in the city. More...

A Christmas carol

Above: The Eatontown Middle School choir performs during the annual concert. Below: Lauren Bennett performs with the Eatontown Memorial Middle School band during the school's annual winter concert Dec. 17. More...

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