January 2, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

County career academies causing consternation

Local superintendents worry about financial, brain drain from districts
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

An emotional Leonard G. Schnappauf, superintendent/principal of Shore Regional High School, lambasted the Monmouth County Vocational School District for draining off badly needed money from Shore Regional to the detriment of its students. More...

People Who Make a Difference

Delivering what
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

The young boy raised his hand as Greta Butler launched into a presentation on the Long Branch food pantry she runs for Family & Children More...

Boro calling on DOT to alter intersection

Crossroads has been site of more than 100
accidents over six years
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

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Talking ATMs help Fleet reach out

Bank initiatives
to empower disabled
to use its services
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

ATMs and online banking services make it easier for most of us to conduct banking transactions, but for individuals with disabilities these services aren More...

Opinion

Pursuing a bad idea in a harmful way

Apparently, the National Park Service is not content to simply pursue the bad idea of leasing buildings in Fort Hancock to private commercial entities; the agency now seems committed to doing it in a particularly problematic way. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen V. Hill

Miss Hill, 94, of Red Bank died Dec. 6 at Bayside Manor Assisted Living, Keansburg. Born in Jersey City, she resided there for 77 years prior to moving to Shadow Lake Village, Red Bank, in 1986. More...

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Letters

School board needs to acquire mathematician

I would like to recommend to the members of the Shore Regional High School Board of Education that they acquire a member who majored in mathematics More...

Residents have one last chance on B&L plan

I would like to thank everyone who supported our neighborhood More...

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Business

Business Briefs

Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, has received approval from the State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to establish an emergency percutaneous coronary angioplasty (PTCA) program, which will enable the medical center to perfor More...

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Possible tax hike prompting call for cost cutting

Suggestions include privatizing borough garbage, recycling
BY SANDI CARPELLO
Staff Writer

In 2004, Red Bank residents can most likely expect to pay more in municipal taxes. Just how much more remains open for discussion. More...

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Bike giveaway keeps 9/11 victim’s memory alive

BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE
Staff Writer

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Mayor’s 40 years of service come to an end today

For the last 21 years

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Dodge grants aimed at preserving ecosystem

Clean Ocean Action NY/NJ Baykeeper each receive $75,000

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has awarded $5.5 million to 71 organizations in New Jersey and the Northeast to fund environmental initiatives. More...

Assemblyman tapped for GOP leadership post

In his first full term, Sean Kean has been
chosen for the key role
BY CHRISTINE VARNO
Staff Writer

Assemblyman Sean Kean, 40, of Wall Township, was elected to serve as assistant Republican whip on Dec. 15, creating a voice for Monmouth County. More...

Zest

Bayshore man unearths buried treasure
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER
Staff Writer

When Stuart Harris arrived in California to pack up his late cousin Frank Worth More...

Bulletin Board

Volunteers needed at American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, is seeking volunteers to help coordinate patient service programs, perform office duties, and help plan "Relay for Life," the Cancer Society More...

Local towns to receive Green Acres funds

Assembly measure A-3926, sponsored by Assembly members Bonnie Watson Coleman, Reed Gusciora, Linda Greenstein and Gary L. Guear, recently passed the Legislature and will authorize more than $14 million for land for recreation or preservation. More...

Stavola family to be honored at charity event

The American Red Cross has announced it will honor the Stavola family at its 2004 Charity Ball March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. More...

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Sports

Ocean needs to learn from mistakes

Local teams play to mixed results
in holiday tourneys
BY PAUL SALUS
Staff Writer

In athletics, there are times when positive things can come from negative results. More...

Monmouth wins a solid team title

BY PAUL SALUS
Staff Writer

Usually, when you enter a wrestling tournament having to forfeit at three weight classes, your chances for a team championship go out the window. More...

Sports Shorts

The U12 Monmouth Maniacs girls fastpitch softball team is looking for several players to complete its 2004 roster. Contact Jim at (732) 446-6919 or e-mail jcmccook@msn.com. More...

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