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Milltown post office: a light at end of the tunnel

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Army accord with FMERA is official

One open door, 40 years of teaching

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Class of 2012

Plans for new arts hall at Monmouth University

Gardening in May: Is it plant or beast?

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‘Donald Voorhees, Maestro, and Michael Scherfen, Protégé’

Advocates laud halt of LNG proposal

ASIG suspends project due to Gulf oil spill fallout

BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

Ocean advocates are welcoming a decision by Atlantic Sea Island Group to withdraw its proposal to construct Safe Harbor Energy, a 116-acre liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on a manmade island 19.5 miles off the coast of Sea Bright. More...

L.B. UEZ looks to state to release funding

UEZ leaders meet to discuss state of the program

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Amonth into the fiscal year and the state’s Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) have not received funding, and Long Branch’s UEZ director is questioning when the funds will come. More...

City Council opts not to adopt code of conduct

Citizens group advocates for open govt., televised meetings

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — With four new members and only one meeting under their belts, the Long Branch City Council has decided against introducing an ordinance to rein in conduct during the public comment portion of council meetings. More...

August programs at the L.B. Free Public Library

As the summer winds down, the Long Branch Public Library Main Library and the Elberon Branch have enough programs to fill up everyone’s calendar. Programs at the Elberon Branch,168 LincolnAve., this month are: More...

Experts confirm oil spill unlikely to reach Jersey Shore

BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — Oil from the Gulf oil spill is unlikely to reach the Jersey Shore, experts on the New Jersey Gulf Spill Task Force told an environmental summit on July 26. More...

35th annual Clearwater Festival Aug. 21

The 2010 Clearwater Festival, a free celebration of the environment with live music, dance, food, fun and useful information, will take place Saturday, Aug. 21, in Sunset Park in Asbury Park. More...

Monmouth Conservation Foundation founder dies

MIDDLETOWN — Conservationist and philanthropist Judith Hurley Stanley Coleman was known to “think globally and act locally” in the fight to preserve Monmouth County’s rapidly dwindling open spaces. More...

Letters

Conservation foundation mourns founder, prez

The Monmouth Conservation Foundation mourns the passing of Judith Stanley Coleman, civic leader, environmentalist and philanthropist. More...

Family field day to wrap up ’60s toy exhibit

On behalf of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s staff, board and volunteers, I would like to sincerely thank Greater Media Newspapers and writers Patricia Yoczis and Adele Young for supporting us by publishing the arti More...

Rain can’t penetrate half of NJ’s surface area

Many of us breathed a sigh of relief as the drought and mandatory bans on unnecessary water use were lifted. But be warned: We’re polluting our drinking water in New Jersey. More...

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Columns

The real inside scoop on the big celebrity wedding

CODA GREG BEAN

I’ve decided to start my own celebrity gossip blog, but while there was plenty of flesh bared around here during the recent heat wave, I don’t have any photos of A-list stars in compromising positions for my maiden effort. More...

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Obituaries

Ronald Philip Riddle

Mr. Riddle, 74, of Little Silver, died July 28, 2010. He worked on Wall Street for 27 years in institutional sales, spending the last 12 years as national head of sales trading at Merrill Lynch and then Prudential Securities. Mr. More...

Robert A. Page

Mr. Page, 67, of Old Bridge, died July 19, 2020, in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. More...

Judith Hurley Stanley Coleman

Mrs. Stanley Coleman, 75, of Middletown and a lifelong resident of Monmouth County, died Aug. 1, 2010, at her home. She was a wellknown community activist and philanthropist. Mrs. More...

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Sports

Lookin At Lucky romps at Izod Haskell Invitational

Wins by four lengths

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Lookin At Lucky didn’t need luck at Sunday’s $1 million Izod Haskell Invitational. More...

RBR hosting talent-rich basketball tournament

Shore area’s top girls team in action this week

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

For the Red Bank Regional (RBR) High School girls basketball team, this summer has been the start of the winter season. More...

H.S. hockey standouts set for summer classic

BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent

Jim Dowd, a Brick Township native who retired in April 2009 after 14 seasons in the NHL, watched the 2010 Stanley Cup finals in June with keen interest. More...

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Vintage cycles

James McKenzie, of Lawrence, Kan., dressed in 19th-century garb to take part in a parade of vintage bicycles July 31, one of the events held during the annual meet of the National Wheelmen, a group de More...

Activists: Jobs, programs needed for city’s youth

Residents tell council: Recreation programs are not enough

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Ajobs initiative and other programs for city youths are lacking in Long Branch, a group of concerned citizens told the City Council last week. More...

Lifeguard relays

Monmouth County lifeguards compete in the run-swim-run race during the 11th Annual Monmouth County Park System Invitational Surf Relays held at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch on July 30. More...

All-Women Tourney

Lifeguards compete in the ocean-kayak challenge event during the National Park Service 2010 All-Women Lifeguard Tournament held at the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway National Recreation Area on July 28. More...

10th Italian Festival Aug. 11-15

Volun teers OCE A N TO WNSHI P — The Oce an Township Italian American Association (IAATO) will hold its 34th annual Italian Festival from Aug. 11-15 at Joe Palaia Park, located at Deal and Whalepond roads in Ocean Township. More...

Participants will learn how to observe govt.

The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County will sponsor a free workshop about how to observe local government on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. More...

SBOANJ looks to revitalize horse racing

The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) held a meeting that was attended by about 150 trainers, drivers, breeders, owners and caretakers on July 29 at the Meadowlands racetrack, East Rutherford, and called on the horse More...