December 26, 2003 RSS feed / Front Page

County police academy graduates new officers

Twenty-three new police officers were recently sworn in as part of the 66th graduation exercises of the Basic Course for Law Enforcement Officers at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. More...

Students seek donations to help homeless animals

Rumson-Fair Haven club raises funds for Jersey Shore Animal Shelter
BY SANDI CARPELLO
Staff Writer

On the top of each kitten More...

Spirit of giving is contagious

RED BANK More...

Council mulling options for adding office space

Converting gym in
municipal building among possibilities
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT More...

Search for funding latest step for fort developer

Sandy Hook Partners says it will seek $20M
to launch project
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

A private developer held a public meeting recently to counter criticism and win public support for a controversial plan to rehabilitate historic buildings at Sandy Hook and lease them out for profit. More...

Assistant superintendent taking reins at Sandy Hook

Current superintendent moving to fill spot at park in California
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

The National Park Service announced changes at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area where the agency is meeting resistance to a proposed development on Fort Hancock. More...

Former teacher moves from rabble-rouser to poet

BY ALISON GRANITO
Staff Writer

RED BANK More...

Opinion

District, students can use lesson on Constitution

The most frightening thing about Oceanport School District officials More...

Your Turn

Peter P. O More...

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Sports

Wrestling season kicks off with tournaments

BY DOUG McKENZIE
Staff Writer

The high school wrestling season kicked off last weekend with a number of tournaments throughout the Shore Conference. More...

Freshmen have RBC girls thinking bigger

BY DOUG McKENZIE
Staff Writer

In what is generally being referred to as "the year of the freshmen" in the Shore Conference swimming scene, no team stands to gain more from the influx of talent than the Red Bank Catholic girls. More...

Makin’ waves

CHRIS KELLY staff Ocean More...

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Fitting farewell for a favorite son

More than 1,500 turn out for funeral of Rumson
BY SANDI CARPELLO
Staff Writer

John Mulheren More...

Students learn of man’s struggle with AIDS

World AIDS Day
recognized at local
high school
BY SANDI CARPELLO
Staff Writer

RED BANK More...

District charged with violating student’s rights

Student punished
for Web site critical of school
and its administrators
BY CHRISTINE VARNO
Staff Writer

Oceanport More...

Council finds temporary trash solution

Recycling, garbage
hauling pact with Highlands to expire

SEA BRIGHT More...

Town center lawsuits being heard separately

BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE
Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN More...

Source’s Rites of Passage program continues to grow

Program now serving
3 times as many families as when it launched
BY SANDI CARPELLO
Staff Writer

RED BANK More...

$11.9M Valentin estate goes up for auction

BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE
Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN More...

Zest

Bengali art finds a home in Monmouth County
Cultural center working to preserve the traditions of Southern Asia
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

They are minstrels and mystics and keepers of an ancient Bengali art form that they have carried into the 21st century. More...

Bulletin Board

Annual New Year’s Day beach walk Jan. 1

The American Littoral Society, Sandy Hook, will host its 29th annual New Year More...

In the Arts

The Dunbar Repertory Company, an African-American theater troupe, will continue a holiday tradition by presenting "Black Nativity," a gospel song-play by Langston Hughes. More...

Art gallery’s all-member show ends Dec. 30

The Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury, will hold an all-member show on Dec. 6 through Dec. 30. The show More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Katherine Friede

Mrs. Friede of Tinton Falls died Dec. 17 at Renaissance Gardens and Rehabilitation Center, Tinton Falls. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she lived in Rumson before moving to Tinton Falls three years ago. More...

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Letters

Adult’s thoughtless re­mark doesn’t reflect the spirit of the season

Last week, my 10-year-old son, John, was in an after-school program with other children ages 5 to 11. More...

For the Record

Full Story

CAP members contribute to a strong America

The Civil Air Patrol is celebrating 62 years of volunteer service to America. Since Dec. 1, 1941, when the organization was formed, CAP has protected the home skies. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

The Small Business Council of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the first seminar in its new series, "Effective Techniques for One-on-One Marketing," Jan. 14, 7:45-10 a.m., at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank. More...

‘One-on-One Marketing’ slated for Jan. 14

The small business council of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Red Bank, will begin its new series "Effective Techniques for One-on-One Marketing" Jan. 14 from 7:45-10 p.m. at the Molly Pitcher Inn, Riverside Avenue, Red Bank. More...

Pickup service takes pressure off dog owners

BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

Just like a lot of other commuters, Rufus is caught up in the daily grind. More...

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