July 29, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

‘In My Life’ showcases artwork by John Lennon

Exhibit in Long Branch commemorates Beatle’s 70th year
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

An exhibit showcasing John Lennon’s lesserknown talent for visual art, titled “In My Life,” will be displayed at Pier Village in Long Branch the weekend of July 30-Aug. 1. More...

Oyster program may find new home

Shrewsbury River among sites being considered by Baykeeper
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

KEYPORT — The NY/NJ Baykeeper is investigating alternative locations for an oyster restoration project after complying with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) order to remove a research related shellfish reef f More...

Local properties receive Preservation Awards

County recognizes restoration of homes, Fort Hancock barracks
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently recognized the preservation efforts of several local property owners with its annual Preservation Awards. More...

Sixth Annual Ray Licata Memorial Swim Aug. 15

LONG BRANCH — It has been six years since Ray Licata, community activist and member of the Long Branch swim community, died unexpectedly late one summer afternoon following his routine ocean swim. More...

Pier revue

B. Jay Willis, of the Jody Joseph Band, electrifies the Pier Village pavilion with a guitar solo at a July 22 concert in Long Branch. More...

Fifth annual Kortney’s Challenge to be held Aug. 29

OCEANPORT — The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) will host the fifth annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. More...

Letters

Citizens group lists principles for good gov.

Long Branch Citizens for Good Government (LBCGG) was founded in 2008 to promote the principles of transparency and accountability in governance. More...

More information needed on qualifications for NPS liaison

After reading the recent press release issued by Congressmen Frank Pallone and Rush Holt where they requested that a liaison individual be appointed by the National Park Service director, Jon Jarvis, as the “go to” person for entities int More...

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Sports

Rachel Alexandra thrills Monmouth Park fans

Wins stakes race; Izod Haskell Invitational is Sunday

Rachel Alexandra and Monmouth Park go well together. The 2009 Horse of the Year was back in Oceanport on Saturday and did not disappoint the nearly 13,000 fans who came to see her race. More...

Red clay tennis courts Red Bank’s best secret

BY ANDREW CONSTANT Correspondent

If you’re driving down Broad Street in Red Bank and see red clay tennis courts, don’t do a double take and think you’re suddenly in Roland Garros in France for the French Open. More...

Nine Brookdale Community College student-athletes are academic All-Americans

Brookdale Community College (BCC) student-athletes distinguished themselves in the classroom as well as in the athletic arena in 2009-10. More...

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Photo

Eric Zito, (c) tennis instructor, demonstrates the proper technique to Julianne Valvano, 10, of Tinton Falls (l) and Angelica Patel, of Ocean, when playing the net during Ocean Township Recreation Dep More...

Officials react to gaming industry report

Report recommends four options for future of Monmouth Park
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Opinion was divided last week among Oceanport officials about the impact of a state commission report on the future of Monmouth Park racetrack. More...

Coastal Monmouth Plan outlines blueprint for region’s future

Plan topics: Transit, housing, economy and environment
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The Monmouth County Planning Board’s Coastal Monmouth Plan looks to create a year-round focus for the coastal region. More...

Monmouth U. hosts antique bicycle meet

WEST LONG BRANCH — The National Wheelmen is holding its annual meet at Monmouth University through July 31. More...

Concordance invites families to join community garden program

LONG BRANCH — The Long Branch Concordance Family Success Center invites families to participate in the Long Branch Community Garden Program. More...

Jim Van Brunt Memorial takes place Aug. 4

LONG BRANCH — The JVB Memorial benefit softball game will be held Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Valenzano Park in West Long Branch. More...

TRWRA direct-debit bill paying marks eight years

MONMOUTH BEACH — The Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority became the first sewerage authority in the state of New Jersey to offer customers automatic direct debit for paying sewer bills eight years ago, according to a press release from the More...

Young women listen to words of encouragement

Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks at leadership institute in Freehold
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer

She has locked up criminals, been Monmouth County’s first female sheriff and is New Jersey’s first lieutenant governor. More...

Foundation launched to benefit animal rescue groups

SHREWSBURY — On June 18, 150 guests celebrated the 40th anniversary of Purr’n Pooch, a pet resort owned and operated by the Palazzo family with locations in Tinton Falls and Wall. More...

Photo

Jody Joseph rocks Long Branch’s Pier Village with classics by Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin on July 22. More...

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NOTES

Two information sessions about a free mammogram program at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 and 25. An information table in the main lobby will offer details on the Susan G. More...

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Columns

Don’t be discouraged by small steps taken forward

CODA  GREG BEAN

Last week, as a record heat wave scalded New Jersey and most of the nation, I sat on the back deck drinking sun tea in tall glasses with lots of ice and reading Harper Lee’s classic American novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” More...

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