September 2, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

In words and drawings, soldiers leave their mark in time

Vietnam Graffiti Project tells story of soldiers en route to Vietnam
BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer

Vietnam veteran Dan O’Leary still remembers the day he departed from the western shores of the United States on a packed troopship to Vietnam, a 7,000-mile journey across the Pacific almost 45 years ago. More...

Gateway joins network of protected areas

BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

SANDY HOOK — Gateway National Recreation Area was recently added to the national system of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs,) offering it better access to resources and improving its ability to collaborate with other agencies and organizations, ac More...

Brookdale Big Band

Above: Members of the audience gather on the lawn at Franklin Lake Park in West Long Branch on Aug. 27 for a concert by the Brookdale Big Band. More...

Three charged in connection with homicide

LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is continuing an investigation into the murder of Manchester resident Stephen Moore, following the arrests of three individuals connected to the homicide. More...

Letters

Lifeguards’ quick actions help save local man

It was sure to turn out to be a perfect beach that July 30. The calm surf and kind sun welcomed beachgoers, but not at what was about to come. More...

Safer borders key part of solving gang violence

Regarding the bill Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) introduced to curtail gang violence in New Jersey (Atlanticville, Aug. 12): One of the reasons for the increase in gang violence is directly related to the increase in illegals in our nation. More...

Thanks to Island Nights supporters

On behalf of the children from Red Bank, Asbury Park and Long Branch who are served by Aslan Youth Ministries, I’d like to thank the community for supporting our Island Nights fundraiser so wholeheartedly. More...

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Columns

Trenton fashion: This fall they’re all wearing black

I guess you could say this whole sordid mess is just another black eye for the New Jersey Education Association, but that organization has gotten so many black eyes in the last year you can hardly tell the difference. More...

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Arts / Zest

Monmouth Museum hosts Anique Taylor exhibit

The Monmouth Museum is hosting “New Jersey Emerging Artists Series — Anique Taylor: Mixed Media.” The exhibition, which will run through Sept. More...

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The Brookdale Big Band performs in swing-band style under the stars at a concert in Franklin Lake Park in West Long Branch on Aug. 27. More photos page 21 and at gmnews.com. More...

Concerns continue over crime, safety in city

Neighbors ask for better lighting, police presence
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

For the second time this summer, a group of citizens has stepped forward with concerns about issues of safety and crime in Long Branch. Three residents stood up during the public portion of the Aug. More...

L.B. approves pier management team

Federal funds will pay for most of $200K contract
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — Taking another step toward the final design of the pier and ferry, the City Council approved a nearly $200,000 contract for a pier project management team. More...

Grant will fund regional coastal initiatives

Urban Coast Institute receives $250K from NOAA
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute (UCI) has received a $249,750 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to continue its coastal monitoring and policy initiative. More...

Bean inspires Senate bill for vets’ services

Lautenberg joins Holt in fight to better protect mental health of returning soldiers
BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer

New Jersey political leaders have intensified efforts to revamp treatment resources within the Veterans Administration. More...

There’s always Monday

Book depicts journey of a yo-yo dieter
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent

‘Monday, Monday/So good to me/Monday morning/It was all I hoped it would be.” When The Mamas & the Papas recorded that song, they weren’t singing about a week in the life of a dieter, but they could have been. More...

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Anera Gixxon, of Long Branch, enjoys cotton candy at the 17th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival held at Jerry Morgan Park and the Great Lawn in Long Branch on Aug. 28. More...

Bulletin Board

Volunteers needed for NJ Blood Services

NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. More...

Health Commission’s site a helpful resource

The Monmouth County Regional Health Commission No. 1’s website, www.mcrhc.org, has a complete listing of all area schedules for fall free rabies clinics and flu/pneumonia clinics. More...

Museums are free to military all summer

The Monmouth Museum announces the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and more than 700 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and thei More...

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Opinion

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A royal(ty) opportunity?

CORNER OFFICE  PETER SMYTH

As chairman and CEO of Greater Media Inc., the parent company of 23 radio stations located in markets around the country, including seven stations in New Jersey, I have a keen interest in keeping free and local radio a viable industry. More...

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Sports

Area football geared up for 2010 season openers

BY WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent

With the start of the football season less than two weeks away, optimism is high at several area high schools that are looking forward to strong campaigns. More...

MU Hawks kick off 2010 season at Colgate Saturday

Monmouth University kicks off the 2010 football season Saturday night at Colgate University. Kickoff in Hamilton, N.Y., is 6 p.m. This will be the only night game on the Hawks’ schedule this fall. More...

I’m Gorgeous equals track record in winning Cane Pace qualifier

$300,000 Cane Pace is set for Labor Day at Freehold Raceway

In a sparkling performance, I’m Gorgeous went wire to wire to capture the Cane Pace elimination on Aug. 28 at Freehold Raceway, Freehold, in a track record equaling time of 1:50:4 for the 1- mile race. More...

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