January 8, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Library seeks grant to boost job training

Virtual Career Center offers educational and job resources
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

It has been up and running for almost five months and now the Long Branch Public Library wants to take its Virtual Career Center one step further. More...

Woman celebrates 103rd birthday

Wayside Retirement Center hosts birthday party for resident
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

It was a day filled with singing and dancing as one resident of the Wayside Retirement Center celebrated her 103rd birthday. Maude Pier was joined by friends and family Dec. More...

Local ice-skaters bring home silver medal

Ice-Lantics to compete in championship this month

LONG BRANCH — The Ice-Lantics intermediate synchronized skating team returned from Connecticut last month sporting medals after placing at their first competition of the season. More...

Park Avenue Bridge opens to traffic Jan. 2

Bridge project planned to be complete by July
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — The Park Avenue Bridge in the Elberon section of the city opened last week after being closed for nearly a year and a half to allow for a complete reconstruction of the once deteriorating bridge. More...

Cops assaulted while breaking up brawl

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Two local residents are facing several charges after they allegedly assaulted several township police officers during a New Years Eve brawl last week. Orson Fleurant, 20, and David O. More...

NOTES

The Coastal Monmouth Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse will be holding its next meeting Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. in the meeting at the Long Branch Public Library on Broadway. More...

Man sentenced to 15 years

NEWARK — A Long Branch man was sentenced last week to 15 years behind bars for possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon. On Dec. 29, U.S. District Judge Joel A. More...

Man charged after driving car onto tracks

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Tinton Falls man is facing drunken-driving charges after he drove his car off an embankment and onto a passenger rail line last week. On Jan. More...

New program director position created at JCC

Joanne E. Glassoff of Toms River fills new post

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Monmouth County is welcoming a new member to its staff to act as a program director in a newly created position at the center. Joanne E. More...

Pianists sought for competitions

The Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey has announced the schedule for its 19th annual Concerto, Ensemble (for one and two pianos) and Chamber Music competitions. More...

Letters

Freeholder-elect promises to work for county

Iwould like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the voters of Monmouth County who put their confidence in my candidacy for freeholder. We saw a record number of voters turning out to make their voices heard. More...

Public urged to remember troops serving overseas

As we approach 2009, I encourage you to reflect on the past year and remember the men and women of our military who have sacrificed so much to keep us safe. The U.S. More...

Using property taxes to fund school systems is all wrong

If there is injustice anywhere in the property tax system, it is not in the pricing or valuation of our homes. The tax rate will only be changed to reflect the dollar amount needed to fund future budgets anyway. More...

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Obituaries

Eugene Conselyea

Mr. Conselyea, 64, of Sayreville, died Jan. 5, 2009, at home. He owned and operated Gene's Pastry, Sayreville, the past 35 years. More...

Sam Sokkun Hwang

Mr. Hwang, 38, of Vienna, Va., died Dec. 6, 2008, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va. Born in Seoul, Korea, resided in Eatontown, prior to relocating to Vienna one year ago. He was a program analyst for the U.S. More...

Ann E. Haley Kessler

Mrs. Kessler, 88, of West Long Branch, died Dec. 6, 2008, at University Medical Center at Princeton. She was an usher at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, for 13 years. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff Ocean Township's Jacob Rubenstein (r) tries to get off a shot before Neptune's Jamaal Hubbard can block it during the third quarter of the game at Ocean Township High School on Jan. 2. More...

New home proposed for Takanassee building

Group offers prospect of help in turning structure into surfing & maritime museum
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

An organization interested in the preservation of the historic Takanassee buildings has reached out to Long Branch in hopes of turning one of the structures into a local surf museum. Willard C. More...

Specialty hospital names new director

Pat Mezzina, of Red Bank, joins facility located in Monmouth Medical Center

LONG BRANCH — Specialty Hospital at Monmouth has named a new clinical director with an accomplished record in bedside nursing and nursing management to oversee the facility located within Monmouth Medical Center. More...

Musical to benefit historical church

Funds to support restoration of Church of the Presidents

LONG BRANCH — A performance this weekend of the musical comedy "Cupid and Psyche" will benefit the restoration of the Church of the Presidents, the last remaining building associated with the seven presidents who vacationed in the city. More...

Students prepare for Science Olympiad 2009

LONG BRANCH — A team of fourththrough sixth-graders at The Seashore School received a different kind of physics lesson last month. More...

Police break up party in twp.

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A group of area teens are facing alcohol-related charges after police broke up a large party at a township home last week. On Dec. 30 at approximately 2:10 a.m., Ocean Township Police Officer Michael Legg and Sgt. More...

Man charged with buying alcohol for minors

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police arrested one local man for attempting to purchase alcohol for minors and charged another three men for attempting to purchase alcohol while under the legal age. On Dec. 31 at approximately 6:45 p.m. More...

Benefit on Jan. 17 to raise funds for child with cancer

Friends of Ocean Township residents Chris and Dana Lee are holding a fundraiser Jan. 17 from 1-5 p.m. More...

Juvenile charged in burglary

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old male from Neptune is facing burglary and weapons charges after he allegedly broke into a local convenience store last week. On Dec. 28 at approximately 4 p.m. More...

Peace Corps volunteer shines America's light overseas

Michelle Miller's mission in Moldova was to empower women, youth
BY ADELE YOUNG Staff Writer

Who trades a Manhattan apartment and all the comforts of the USA for an outhouse, cold showers and no cell phone? Peace Corps volunteer Michelle Miller, of Freehold Township, did just that during her two-year assignment in Moldova. More...

Abigail Adams to visit mtg.

The Monmouth County Historical Association has invited former First Lady Abigail Adams to speak at its annual meeting to be held on Jan. 27 at the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. Mrs. More...

Lighting the menorah

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Rabbi Laibel Schapiro lights one of the candles for the Chabad of the Shore's Menorah Lighting Ceremony for Hanukkah held at Pier Village Dec. 28. More...

Bulletin Board

Park system offers Wood Days, more

The Monmouth County Park System is offering free activities during January, beginning with Wood Days from noon-2 p.m. Jan. 10. And on Jan. 11, a blacksmith demonstration will be offered 1-3 p.m. More...

Genealogy Society to meet Jan. 11

The Monmouth County Genealogy Society will hold its next meeting Jan. 11 at Eatontown Community/Senior Center, 72 Broad St. More...

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Opinion

Legislature, not court, should craft affordable housing policy

Your Turn
Guest Column • Mary Pat Angelini

For years, New Jersey's municipalities have dealt with strained budgets, rising costs, higher property taxes and reduced state aid. More...

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Columns

Discovering family history, one creased letter at a time

Coda • GREG BEAN

It seems like when the kids move out, they're never really gone because they leave so much junk behind. But at our house, it isn't the kids who are responsible for all the accumulated archeological detritus. My wife and I save things as well. More...

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Sports

Going up strong

ERIC SUCAR staff Ocean Township's Ed Mejias (second from left) and Neptune's Jamaal Hubbard (third from left) battle over a rebound during the first quarter of a game at Ocean Township on Jan. 2. Neptune won 58-44. More...

Local hoops teams prep for big games

State powers to invade Shore area in near future
BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

While there are no absolutes in the world of scholastic sports, there are certain things that border on the edge certainty. More...

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