November 16, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

No recount in Red Bank

Republicans concede Dems too far ahead with 25-vote margin
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - Republican Party officials indicated Monday they would not ask for a recount in the Borough Council race since the difference in votes between Democratic candidate Michael DuPont and GOP candidate Mary Grace Cangemi was 25 votes. More...

Cops mull Neighborhood Crime Watch revival

West side residents voice concerns about gangs, robberies
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - The borough's Neighborhood Crime Watch program may be revived as a result of west side residents' concerns about safety in their community. More...

On Campus

Forrestdale School, Rumson, and The Ranney School, Tinton Falls, took awards at the Eighth Grade Mathematics Contest held at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft section of Middletown, in late October. More...

Home 4 the Holidays promotes pet adoption

The Iams Home 4 the Holidays program is hoping families will welcome furry friends into their homes during this year's annual adoption drive. More...

Halfacre ready to take on mayoral duties

FAIR HAVEN - A positive campaign has left Mayor-elect Michael Halfacre feeling proud of his community. More...

Landlord: Tenants to blame for overcrowding

BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer

RED BANK - On the receiving end of thousands of dollars in fines, one landlord told the Borough Council this week that he is not to blame for overcrowded rental units. More...

Opinion

Coda

With the campaigns over, we can get back to nice ads
Greg Bean

I was so happy to turn the television on last night and see that the ubiquitous ads for erectile dysfunction medications were back in prime-time rotation and the tiresome attack ads from Robert Menendez and Tom Kean Jr. were finally gone. More...

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Stella M. Dziedzic Mrs. Dziedzic, 80, of Brick, died Oct. 29, 2006, at Brick Hospital. Born in West Rutland, Vt., she resided in Oceanport prior to moving to Brick more than 16 years ago. More...

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Letters

Voters must continue to militate for change

The congressional election of 2006 was an enormous landslide of historic proportions. The party that had a monopoly of power suffered a resounding defeat, losing control of both houses of Congress. More...

Support needed for commuter ferry service

I' ve read the recent reports of SeaStreak's parent company filing for Chapter 11 protection. I've also read that the ferry management is telling its riders not to worry. Everything will be all right, they say. I don't believe it. More...

What now?

Now that the Red Bank election is over and we await the certification of the results, it appears clear that the voters have not given Councilman Pasquale Menna a mandate. More...

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Arts / Zest

A 'homecoming' in Monmouth County

International pop star Melanie started out in Sea Bright/Long Branch
BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent

In the early 1970s, a young woman who went solely by the name of Melanie emerged seemingly from out of nowhere with a series of stylistically diverse hit singles that ranged from the soulful "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)," inspired by her experienc More...

In the Arts

The second musical presentation of "Uncanning Worms" will be held at the Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts (SICA) in Long Branch Saturday at 8 p.m. More...

Fiber art rich in color and texture

An exhibit of fiber art by Eleanor Elkin is at The Gallery on Grant at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal. More...

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Bridge advocates seek to save Highlands span

Coalition forms to save bridge from demolition, replacement
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

A group of residents, seeking to save the Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge from the wrecking ball, More...

Photo

Monmouth Regional High School's Edrick Alleyne knocks the ball away from Ocean Township's Alex Levy during the Golden Falcons' win in Ocean on Saturday - the first state playoff win in the school's history. For story, see sports. More...

Scholarships for communications students available

The Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association announces its 2006 James R. McCormick Memorial Scholarship Awards program, open to students residing in Ocean County or Monmouth County studying communications. More...

Sea Bright council makeup stays the same

Two open seats to be split between Dems' Long and GOP's Keeler
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - All of the players on this year's governing body will be coming back for another year in 2007. More...

RBC proposes expansion

Zoners to hear application for student center Nov. 30

RED BANK - Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC) is planning a major expansion on property located at the rear of the high school building. More...

Lantern Tour will shine light on area history Dec. 1

SHREWSBURY -- The annual Shrewsbury Historic Four Corners Lantern Tour, which takes place Dec. 1, will dramatize tales of the rich heritage connected to the historic structures located there. More...

Beach-access advocates laud proposed DEP rules

State calls for marked points of entry, parking, public facilities
BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer

SEA BRIGHT - The tide has turned for the beach-going public and advocates for unrestricted shore access are glad for the sea change in Trenton. More...

Lunch Break needs helping hand to feed the hungry

Donations of money, food and time sought to help those in need

RED BANK - Hundreds of people living in poverty will sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner this year because of the outreach of Lunch Break, a volunteer-driven nonprofit soup kitchen that has provided hot meals and other critical assistance to low-income More...

Bulletin Board

Notes

Forty apple pie bakers submitted pies to be judged at Sickles Market's sixth annual Pie Baking Contest held at the Little Silver market Oct. 22. More...

Audubon walk, meeting slated during December

The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk at Sandy Hook Dec. 2 beginning at 9 a.m. at the parking lot at the visitor center. More...

Applications being taken for JSPRAA scholarships

The Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association (JSPRAA) has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2006 James R. McCormick Memorial Scholarship awards, with deadline for application Dec. 8. More...

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Sports

Rutgers' win opening up a whole new debate

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

I thought national championship hopes were only allowed at other schools.Meant for someone else but not the Scarlet Knights. More...

Monmouth win sets up a defensive showdown

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Whatever the Monmouth Regional football team does from here on out cannot be considered a shock. More...

Casey harriers advance to Saturday's Meet of Champions

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

The Girls Non-Public A meet turned out to be the team race of the day at the NJSIAA State Group Cross Country Championships. More...

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Schools

Photo

PHOTOS BY MIGUEL JUAREZ staff

(Above) Kindergartners at Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School sing a patriotic song during a "Salute to Veterans" program honoring relatives and others who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. More...

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