March 18, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Quest for truth continues 147 years after Slocum murder

Historical presentation revisits murder and trial
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

On the night of July 14, 1863, in the town of Mechanicsville (now West Long Branch) Abigail C. Slocum, 29 years old and the mother of four young children, was murdered in her bed by a shotgun blast. More...

Two River Tour de Yoga March 17-20

Five local yoga studios will open their doors to the community to share their love of yoga for the first Two River Tour de Yoga on March 17-20. More...

L.B. man charged with child porn

ALong Branch man was arrested by detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office March 8 and charged with two counts of seconddegree endangering the welfare of a child and one count of fourth-degree endangering the welfare of a child. More...

‘Curtains’

From top: Will Kervick, Laura Foley, Victoria Schroeter and Ben Shutman run through a scene during a dress rehearsal for the West Park Players’ production of “Curtains” on March 13. More...

Pedestrians struck by auto

West Long Branch police responded to a report of pedestrians struck by an auto on Oceanport Avenue between Rivington Avenue and Route 36 at approximately 9:10 p.m. Friday, March 5. More...

Letters

N.J. must preserve fair and just housing policy

Supreme Court decisions over the past 35 years have affirmed and reaffirmed the legal requirement of every community in New Jersey to provide housing that is affordable. More...

Residents urged to attend meeting on fort reuse plans

Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-12th District) has agreed to hold a public meeting regarding Senate bill S-917, which deals with the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth. More...

Editor’s column is going after the wrong individuals

This letter is in response to the column “School Districts Face a Moment of Truth” by Greater Media Newspapers Managing Editor Mark Rosman. More...

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Arts / Zest

A ‘Deviled Egg’ ‘Tickled Pink’ in a ‘Loud Outfit’

BY MARIE MABER Correspondent

‘Keep An Eye Out” for a “Brainstorm” as 16 area high school art students showcase their “True Colors.” Check out “Figures of Speech” on view through March 26 in the CVA Gallery as part of the Monmouth C More...

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Obituaries

Lula V. Davis

Mrs. Davis, 86, of Hazlet and formerly of Monmouth Beach, died March 9, 2010, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a homemaker and a member of St. More...

Joseph Johnson

Mr. Johnson, 49, of Howell, died March 5, 2010. He grew up in Little Silver and was a former merchant mariner. Mr. Johnson worked as a boat captain for the Circle Line’s Statue of Liberty Ferry for more than 25 years. More...

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Brookdale job fair draws hundreds

Jobs are available, but not all are full time
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Anastasia Davis has been out of work for eight months but is hopeful that her employment status will change sometime soon. More...

Schneider team in place for May 11

Celli is only returning council candidate
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Incumbent Mayor Adam Schneider kicked off his re-election campaign last week at campaign headquarters. More...

Despite controversy, council approves commissioner

Attorney’s report finds conflict of interest
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — After sitting through questioning by members of the public, the City Council approved a controversial resolution reappointing a commissioner to the Long Branch Sewerage Authority last week. More...

State commission aims to cut red tape

Municipal officials appear before Red Tape Review Commission
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

Civil service regulations and interlocal agreements were some of the concerns voiced during the second of three public hearings about simplifying state government at Brookdale Community College in the Lincroft section of Middletown on March 9. More...

Fare hikes, service cuts in store for area commuters

NJ Transit proposes 25 percent rise in fares
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

Commuters across Eastern Monmouth County may be in for higher fares and decreased service on local rail and bus lines that could take effect as soon as May 1. More...

Bulletin Board

Casino Night will help homeless veterans

A Casino Night sponsored by the Italian American Association will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2179, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth, Middletown, 7-11 p.m. April 24. More...

N.J. offering rebates on new appliances

The state of New Jersey has $8.3 million dollars available in rebate funds for homeowners interested in replacing old, inefficient appliances with qualifying new, energy-efficient Energy Star-rated appliances. This program, which was launched Feb. More...

County park system celebrates 50 years

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Monmouth County Park System is installing an exhibit highlighting pinnacle moments from the past five decades. The exhibit will be held in the Holmdel Park shelter building, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. More...

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Opinion

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NJ SHARE grants would save in the long term

Guest Column • Brian J. Valentino

On the day of his inauguration, Gov. Christopher Christie inherited a gaping $2 billion hole in the state’s budget and swiftly set about the people’s business in meeting our constitutional mandate guaranteeing a balanced budget. More...

Expectations, expectations

Green Scene

Winter has taken a long time to leave, the wet, sloppy snow has melted, and we are feeling the strength of the sun’s rays. More...

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Sports

Lancers win state title

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

It’s March, which in high school girls basketball means it’s St. John Vianney time. No program in the state has mastered state championship basketball like the Lancers. More...

Running Club’s St. Paddy’s race March 21

If you missed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, the Freehold Area Running Club has an answer for you. That is, if you are a runner. On March 21 the club will present the 21st annual Nestle Beverage Co. St. More...

Aerials gymnasts soar to state championship

It was a wonderful Valentine’s Day for Aerials Gymnastics. Scoring an all-time high team score of 91.225, Aerials captured the Jersey Optional Gymnastics Association State Championship. More...

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