January 13, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Student and therapy dog pioneer research at Monmouth Medical

A local student and her beagle have conducted a trial program at Monmouth Medical Center demonstrating that pet therapy dogs help calm patients awaiting testing. More...

New Americans board issues recommendations

The New Jersey Commission on New Americans (CONA) has issued its first “Report to the People” setting forth seven recommendations for positive change to assist the immigrant community to better integrate into the fabric of the state. More...

Army Corps scans Fort Hancock for munitions

Study looks for unexploded ordnance on Sandy Hook
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study to determine if a significant number of unexploded munitions remains around Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook. More...

Keith McHeffey Run set for March 12

SEABRIGHT— The KDMFoundation will sponsor the 10th annual Keith McHeffey 3-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 12. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the run will start at 11 a.m. More...

Local indie rock band in national spotlight

Founded by OTHS grads, Verity in Stereo wins competition
BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer

Ocean Township-based band Verity in Stereo recently received national attention for their unique brand of high-energy piano rock. More...

Letters

Residents urged to weigh in on NPS’s plans

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on revising its general management plan for Gateway National Recreation Area (Gateway) to guide the park for the next 20 years. In New Jersey, Gateway includes the Sandy Hook unit. More...

Blizzard not an ‘extraordinary accomplishment’

‘W e did not have any significant loss of life,” Gov. ChrisChristie reassured the living, calling the botched snow cleanup after New Jersey’s December blizzard an “extraordinary accomplishment.” More...

Parents grateful to town officials for their help & concern

A s the Dec. 26 blizzard wreaked havoc on the Jersey Shore, many Monmouth County residents were left feeling frustrated and helpless. More...

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Schools

New superintendent takes reins of boro schools

Seeks to balance education with fiscal responsibility
BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN — Scott McCue spent his first week as Eatontown’s superintendent of schools welcoming back teachers and students from their week-long winter break and preparing a district for what could be another austere budget. More...

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Sports

Kates drives Lancers to comeback victory

Defeating Rumson in overtime
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

St. John Vianney High School had 5.2 seconds and the length of the court to go if they were going to avoid a defeat against rival Rumson- Fair Haven. More...

RFH swimmers chasing division crown, state tourney

BYMATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

When the season first began, Meghan Jones, head coach of the Rumson-Fair Haven High School girls swim team, was focused on a division title (Shore Conference A Central). More...

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Cannon Sport & Social Club’s co-ed dodgeball is back and will be played 8-10 p.m. Tuesday nights beginning Jan. 4 at the Red BankMiddle School. The league will be capped at eight teams on a first-come, first-served basis. More...

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Photo

Eatontown student Kara Pizzolo and student cast members rehearse a scene on Jan. More...

Long Branch gets state approval for 39 layoffs

Cuts will trim $3M from budget
BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

With state approval in hand, Long Branch will shed 39 jobs in an effort to close a nearly $3 million projected budget shortfall. The layoffs will go into effect on Feb. 4, and BusinessAdministrator Howard Woolley Jr. More...

Economic Development office to remain at site

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — For a brief period it seemed that the city may move the Office of Community and Economic Development west on Broadway. More...

Pet communicator to appear at cat show

LONG BRANCH — Some 350 pedigreed and household cats will be part of an annual show that benefits felines on Jan. 15 and 16 at the Ocean Place Hotel & Spa ballroom. The show will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. More...

Clearwater sponsors Whale Pond Watershed cleanup

EATONTOWN — N.J. Friends of Clearwater sponsored a cleanup of a portion of the Whale Pond Brook Watershed, which serves as the border between Eatontown and Ocean Township, on Saturday, Dec. 11. More...

L.B. woman charged with robbery at Seaview Mall

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — A Long Branch woman is facing robbery charges following an incident that occurred at the Seaview Mall on Route 35 last week. Township police said they were called to the parking lot of the Sears store on Jan. More...

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NOTES

“Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr.” will be presented by kids for kids through Jan. 30 by the Passion Players Community Theatre, 195 West End Ave., Long Branch (second floor in the IAMA Building). More...

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Arts / Zest

Art spurs good works

Artist Molly Gaston Johnson, the featured artist at Joel McFadden’s jewelry design studio in Red Bank this month, is taking her art exhibit to a new level of community involvement. More...

‘Visions of Wilson Hall’

Monmouth University’s Wilson Hall is one of the landmark structures of the Jersey Shore. More...

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