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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:07 +0000

Beck: Horsemen, state near accord on racetrack

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:09 +0000

BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer

Stakeholders may be inching toward a resolution that would allow the state to finally secure a lessee to take over operation of Monmouth Park. Sen.

Black history read-in bridges gap between eras

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:15 +0000

BY KRISTEN DALTON

Staff Writer

There was more to be said of the 23rd National African American Read-In Chain than just the spoken words of authors who have changed the way people think of the future through their recordings of the past.

S.B. names new councilman, awaits beachfront study

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:19 +0000

BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT — The third time’s a charm for Marc A. Leckstein, who was appointed to the Borough Council during the Feb. 7 meeting. He fills the seat left vacant by Dina Long when she became mayor earlier this year.

Celebrate winter wildlife with seal walk

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:19 +0000

Clean Ocean Action will host a guided seal walk at Sandy Hook on Sunday, Feb. 19, led by naturalist Joe Reynolds.

Char lights up downtown corner, fires up business

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:26 +0000

BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

REDBANK— The historic downtown is getting a new steakhouse to help restore its economic vitality.

The Borough Planning Board approved renovations to begin on Char restaurant at the corner of Mechanic and Broad streets, the former Ashes site, during its Feb. 6 meeting.

Holy Cross scales down original church renovations

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:33 +0000

BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer

RUMSON — The Church of the Holy Cross received approval from the Borough Zoning Board to finish what it started nearly eight years ago, but not without first discussing various options for adequate ADAaccessible parking.

Amnesty Int’l film on education in Iran, Feb. 18

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:33 +0000

SHREWSBURY — A free showing of the newly released Amnesty International documentary “Education Under Fire: The Denial of Education in Iran” will be held on Saturday, 2-4 p.m. at the Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury.

Cartoon

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:34 +0000

Art imitates life

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:34 +0000

Gilda Rogers

The movie “Sparkle,” which stars Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks, is due to be released in August. This is a remake of the movie by the same name that appeared in theaters in 1976 and was a big hit in theAfrican American community.

All honest work is respectable

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:34 +0000

This letter is in response to Sharon Fernandez-Gades’ letter (“Writer’s swipe at custodial work is misguided,” Feb. 9) regarding my letter condemning Newt Gingrich’s comment about hiring urban youths as janitor aides (“Resident sees racism in candidate’s remarks,” Feb. 2).

Memo to Pres. Obama

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:34 +0000

I n your studies to be a community organizer you may have missed the 13th Amendment. It did a couple of things: made slavery and involuntary servitude illegal.

Your recent “Obama Care” commandment says insurance companies will now provide free birth control stuff for all. Even you must recognize free birth control stuff costs money.

New law lets a little more sun shine on government

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:36 +0000

GREG BEAN

Over 30 years in the news business, and much of that in New Jersey, I learned firsthand how hard it is to find out how some branches of government are spending your tax dollars.

Snow, shared services topic of T.F. summit

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:36 +0000

TINTON FALLS — Mayor Michael Skudera will host the second annual Snow Summit at Borough Hall on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

All municipalities inMonmouth County have been invited.

11th annual KDM fun run to be March 10

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:36 +0000

The 11th annual KDM three-mile fun run and walk will be held March 10 rain or shine. The race, created to keep the spirit of Keith McHeffey and other victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 alive, will start at 11 a.m. in front of the Sea Bright Recreation Center. It will proceed south to the Monmouth Beach border and return to the recreation center. Registration opens at 9 a.m.

Emergency Response open house Feb. 25

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:36 +0000

ShoreArea Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Eatontown Firehouse on Broad Street, Eatontown. Residents from Eatontown, Little Silver, Oceanport, Red Bank, Shrewsbury, Tinton Falls and West Long Branch are welcome to attend.

‘Beauty & the Beast’

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:48 +0000

Little Silver FD slates annual St. Pat’s party

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:48 +0000

The Little Silver Volunteer Fire Company announced its fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held 3-10 p.m. March 17.

Hosted at the Little Silver Firehouse, this family-friendly community event will include traditional Irish fare, open wine and beer bar, soft drinks and live music. In addition, children’s games and activities will be organized until 7 p.m.

Charles J. Oliver

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:48 +0000

Mr. Oliver, 90, of Red Bank, died Feb. 10, 2012, at home. He had been a resident of Piscataway for many years and was employed during that time as a machine operator and safety inspector at Union Carbide Corp. in Bound Brook. Mr. Oliver served with the U.S. Army during World War II in France and Germany. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary. Mr.

Jacqueline Elliot

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:48 +0000

Mrs. Elliot, 96, of Tinton Falls, died Feb. 9, 2012, at Seabrook Village Renaissance Gardens, Tinton Falls. Born in Paris, France, she had lived in London and later in Montreal, where she owned a business that imported children’s knitwear. Mrs. Elliot and her husband, David D. Elliot, moved to Marlboro in 1964, where she lived until moving to Tinton Falls in 2005.

Lorraine A. Ryan

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:49 +0000

Mrs. Ryan, 89, a resident of King Manor Care Center in Neptune, died Feb. 10, 2012. Raised in Philadelphia, she had resided in Toms River and Chatham before moving to Neptune. Mrs. Ryan was predeceased by her husband, William E. Ryan, in 1974.

NOTES

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:22:51 +0000

John Grandits of Red Bank will read from his new children’s book, “Ten Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break if You Want to Survive the School Bus,” 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at The Chelsea at Tinton Falls, 1 Hartford Drive. Afree, signed copy of the book will be given to the first six people who RSVP. Books also available for purchase. Details: 732-933-4700.

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‘Middle School Expressions’ at Ranney

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:23:06 +0000

An exhibit of artwork by students at Ranney School in Tinton Falls is on display through March 5 in the gallery at Ranney’s Panther Hall.

RFH girls win Central Jersey II indoor t&f championship

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:23:08 +0000

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Making the most of its distance running talent, Rumson-Fair Haven High School’s girls won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II Indoor Track & Field Championship.

Rockets, Spartans, Colts are teams to watch in District 22

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:23:08 +0000

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

The Raritan High School wrestling team defeated Delsea (Franklinville) in the NJSIAA Group II final on Sunday, propelling the team into the District 22 championships this weekend with a state title already in the books.

South Plainfield edges Ocean for Group III state mat title

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:23:17 +0000

BYWARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent

The Ocean Township High School wrestling team had a strong weekend and finished second in the NJSIAA Group III competition after falling to South Plainfield 30-27 at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River.

Tough schedule has Bulldogs ready for Dowd Cup tourney

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:23:20 +0000

BY MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent

The Rumson-Fair Haven High School ice hockey team is on the brink of a top ranking in the Dowd Cup tournament, which includes teams from the Shore Conference’s C and D divisions. After wrapping up the regular season against Wall and St. John Vianney, the Bulldogs are prepared for the fierce competition of the postseason.