July 16, 2004 RSS feed / Front Page

Prosecutor charges contractor with failing to perform work

Alleged victims said
to have been bilked
of
BY SHERRYCONOHAN
Staff Writer

A contractor believed by authorities to have ripped off a number of neighbors and other customers to the tune of thousands of dollars has been charged with theft by deception. If convicted, the contractor could go to prison for as long as five years. More...

Area beaches escape fouling from garbage

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Doors open for charter school summer session

BY LAYLI WHYTE
Staff Writer

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New church takes its message to the streets

BY LAYLI WHYTE
Staff Writer

RED BANK More...

New council president, deputy president sworn in

BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE
Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS More...

Rumson looking at upgrades to boro hall

BY LAYLI WHYTE
Staff Writer

RUMSON More...

Family gives library mural of town circa ’34

Features include
islands in river
eyed for development
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

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Two sides of coin on parking meters

Merchants say parking
tickets will drive
customers out of town
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

RED BANK More...

Zest

A new home for contemporary arts and artists
BY GLORIASTRAVELLI
Staff Writer

It may be a modest studio, but to Danielle Acerra it offers community and the energy of a vibrant contemporary arts scene in her own back yard. More...

Opinion

Private interests put before public trust

The National Park Service has come up with a novel way to give developer Sandy Hook Partners LLC another six months to secure financing for its redevelopment plan for 36 historic buildings at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. More...

Your Turn

Amy Vecchione
Guest Column
Former resident makes case for vocational schools

As a graduate of High Technology High School, University of California at Berkeley, and a research expert within the field of education, I have been considering my response to the Dec. More...

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Sports

Ocean in mix for county Legion title … again

Lancers
BY DOUG McKENZIE
Staff Writer

While a lot of coaches view the American Legion season as a chance to prepare for the next spring More...

Hurl, Fuccello lead Boca U23s over N.J. Rangers

Duo combines four goals and one assist
in 5-1 Boca win

DENVILLE More...

John Blewett nabs second straight victory at Wall

WALL TOWNSHIP More...

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Surprise signing of 60-year fort lease irks Pallone

NPS lease with developer
just another extension,
critics charge
BY GLORIA STRAVELLI
Staff Writer

Critics are charging that the lease signed last week by the National Park Service (NPS) and Sandy Hook Partners, LLC amounts to yet another extension for the developer More...

Photo

CHRIS KELLY staff Nathaniel Roberts, Red Bank, performed with the Anointed Sons during the annual picnic held by Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank July 10. More...

Ready for a date with destiny

Alford hopes to win in 3rd bid at Apollo Theatre
BY CHRISTINEVARNO
Staff Writer

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Fans help blues band celebrate CD release

BY DREW BOLOGNINI
Correspondent

Blues ensemble Terraplane Blues celebrated the release of their second self-produced record, "Jubilee Stomp," in triumphant fashion last Sunday at their packed "hometown juke joint," The Walt St. Pub. More...

Discovery of marijuana plants leads to arrest

TINTON FALLS More...

Jones quits FH council early

Says she felt left out
BY LAYLI WHYTE
Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN More...

Governor signs new DWI legislation

BY BRYAN SABELLA
Staff Writer

TRENTON More...

Fire strikes motel, displaces 11 families

BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

EATONTOWN More...

Sea Bright designing pay-to-play response

BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

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Springsteen delivers on promise to artist

Musician plays
guitar, shares time
with Red Bank teen
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO
Staff Writer

He More...

Bulletin Board

‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Barn July 26, 27

The Monmouth County Park System will present "Sleeping Beauty" July 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. at the Barn at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The live show is a musical suitable for family audiences. More...

In the Arts

The Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library on Route 35 in Shrewsbury will host a free screening of "Peaceable Kingdom" July 21, 7-8 p.m. More...

Seminar on self-esteem July 19 at Brookdale

Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will present a seminar, "Fostering Self-esteem and Healthy Relationships with Others," July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dr. Warner Student Life Center. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Mary K. Brooks

Miss Brooks, 48, of Shrewsbury Township died July 8 at home. She was born in Red Bank. Miss Brooks was an employee of the Monmouth County Prosecutor More...

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Letters

Lifelong resident asks public to help keep house

I hope my fellow residents can help me. Mayor Adam Schneider and the municipal council of the city of Long Branch are going to take my house from me and give it to private developers. More...

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Business

Business Briefs

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Middletown, raised $68,000 at its spring golf tournament, held at Hollywood Golf Club, Deal. The fund-raiser drew 160 golfers. Proceeds will benefit CPC More...

Demise of the independent pharmacy lamented

After 25 years,
Kalada sells out
to CVS chain
BY SHERRY CONOHAN
Staff Writer

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