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      June 18, 2009  RSS feed
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      CHRIS KELLY staff Coast Guard Rescue swimmers and other volunteers keep Danny Zarro, New York, on the board during the Best Day Foundation's "Best Day at the Beach" event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. More photos on page 3. More...
      Village vs. twp. in school funding fracas
      Loch Arbour sues to block Ocean Twp. school budget
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      Ocean Township taxpayers may find themselves shouldering a larger tax burden should a county judge approve a request for a preliminary injunction against the Board of Education's (BOE) 2009-10 spending plan. More...

      Trailer court residents ask boro to intervene
      Eviction notices sent, but no word on pending sale
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      Eatownton residents of the borough's soon-to-be-closed Circle Trailer Court are seeking the help of the Borough Council to learn what the fate of their homes will be. More...


      Their 'Best Day at the Beach'

      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Erick Dodd, North Plainfield, rides a wave with help from Lake Downham, Sea Bright, during the Best Day Foundation's "Best Day at the Beach" event of surfing and body boarding at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on June 14. Interlaken's Thomas Hoagland rides a wave through a spray. Coast Guard Rescue swimmer Brian Tricarico helps Ari Tepper, Manalapan, try his hand at body boarding. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Benefit slated for Jersey Shore musician
      Jersey Shore Musicians Who Care is hosting "A Benefit for Lance & Nicole" 3- 9 p.m. June 28 at Paul's Tavern, 1705 Main St., Lake Como. Doors open 2:30 p.m. The benefit for musician Lance Ong is sponsored by the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. More...
      • Center announces blood drives for June
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       Letters
      • City budget result of tax and spend mindset
      Iwant to thank Michael Winnick (June 11 letter) for correcting me on my description of his job profile; my error was not intentional. I will certainly be more careful in the future — especially since criticism of the Long Branch '09 budget is not going away anytime soon. More...
      • Rible pleased with mobile office turnout
      • N.J. candidates for governor must define lieutenant governor role
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       Editorials
      • article has image June: Why do we garden? Because we must!
      "What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. More...
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image Hide the children; he's got a new power saw
      Now that the weather is nicer, I've been doing some home improvement and maintenance projects. And those who have been reading this column for a long time know that's about as dangerous for me as driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded. More...
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image 'Texture Mania'
      'Texture Mania," an exhibit of art by Middletown artists Mary Ann Russo and Cecilia Swatton, is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center through June 27. Russo's highly textured work is upbeat and colorful. Abstract paintings, digital photo collage and fiber art wall hangings demonstrate her diversity in working in a variety of mediums. More...
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       Obituaries
      • John "Giovanni" Piccinich
      Mr. Piccinich, 82, of Long Branch, died June 8, 2009. He was predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Josephine, in 1986; and a son-in-law, T.J. Cosgriff. More...
      • Rupert Abbott
      • Mildred K. Barnett
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       Sports
      • article has image Sarafian battled his way to NCAA meet
      Adam Sarafian has learned that success isn't measured by how high you vault or titles you've won. It's how you handle adversity. No one seemed to have a brighter future in front of them entering college than the former Ocean Township High School great. More...
      • Presious Passion full of surprises in Monmouth Stakes
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