September 27, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

Red Cross updating shelter locations

Agency seeks to expand facilities in Monmouth & Ocean
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Officials at the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross in Tinton Falls are evaluating all of the emergency shelters in Monmouth and Ocean counties and looking expand that number. More...

Rolling with the Riptide

Cyclist talks about joys of riding and women's involvement in sport
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD - Fast, fit and over 50. That's one way to describe township resident Audrey Wendolowski, a member of Riptide Cycling, a women's bicycleracing team sponsored by Brielle's Riptide Cycling and other Monmouth County-based companies. More...

When animals look in a mirror what do they see?

TINTON FALLS - - Monmouth Regional High School will host the 2007 Norman J. Field Lecture in Science Oct. 18. "Reflections of Animal Minds: Mirror Self-recognition in Dolphins and Elephants" will be presented by Dr. More...

Victim killed by train ID'd as Red Bank man

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - NJ Transit (NJT) officials identified the adult male who was struck by a North Jersey Coastline (NJCL) train the morning of Sept. 10. More...

Repaving to close parts of Oceanport Ave., Ocean Blvd.

OCEANPORT - Oceanport Avenue will be closed to traffic on Oct. 4 and 6 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., from Main Street to Port-au-Peck Avenue, for repaving, according to the Monmouth County Division of Highways. More...

Boro looks to acquire 6-acre Somers tract

Property would be part of extensive system of trails
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - The borough moving forward on long-term plans for the acquisition of open space and the expansion of a trail system that would ultimately link sectors of the borough. At the Sept. More...

Obituaries

Obituaries

James Francis Clarity III Mr. Clarity, 75, of Long Branch, died Sept. 20 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of James Francis Clarity Jr. More...

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Sports

Budding Beckhams

PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff Above: Youngsters participate in the Red Bank Recreation Kindergaraten Soccer Clinic held at Count Basie Park in Red Bank Sept. 22. Below: Youngsters watch as a practice drill is explained. More...

Time to celebrate

Top, Shore Regional celebrates after a goal on a penalty stroke during a recent 2-0 victory over Keyport. At right, Shore Regional's Marquerite Chavez chips the ball up in the air during the first half of the game at Keyport last week. More...

Heads up

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top, Monmouth defender Bryan Davis uses his head to direct the ball to a teammate during a 2-1 loss to the Iona Gaels, snapping a 13 game home win streak. More...

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Business

Sauce maker turns up the heat on taste buds

Blair's Sauces & Snacks holds world record for hottest flavor
BY JOHN SUTTON Correspondent

HIGHLANDS - - It was closing time, 2 a.m. in a bar on the Jersey Shore in 1989, and Blair Lazar was ready to pack up and go home for the night after a night of slinging drinks. More...

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Photo

ANDREW MILLER staff Neophyte soccer players engage in a team cheer at the end of a soccer clinic for kindergarten-age youngsters held at Count Basie Park in Red Bank Sept. 22. More...

Bridge advocates sue to save span

Group seeks public hearings, study of impact
BY AMANDA BELING Staff Writer

Advocates for the Highlands drawbridge filed suit in federal court last week, seeking to block the state Department of Transportation's plan to replace the historic bridge. Citizens for Rational Coastal Development (CRCD) filed suit Sept. More...

Tinton Falls school may be cell tower site

Bd. of Education looking at bids from three carriers
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS - Amid correspondence from concerned residents, the Board of Education received bids last week from multiple wireless carriers interested in locating a cell tower on the Mahala F. Atchison Elementary School property. More...

Group finds development a 'bitter pill' to swallow

Residents want vote on townhome project delayed
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

LITTLE SILVER - - Residents opposing the proposed Eastview Avenue townhome development fought back Monday with a press release and a letter to the mayor and council demanding they delay a Planning Board vote at the Oct. 2 board meeting. More...

Green Buildings Open House set for Oct. 6

The harmful effects of global climate change and the need to help reduce carbon emissions have become widely accepted. More...

O'port supports state preservation bond act

Mayor says boro has sights on 100-acre tract
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - The Borough Council endorsed a measure last week urging borough voters to support a New Jersey land preservation initiative on the November ballot. More...

St. Anthony's event will aid outreach

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - The Social Concerns Committee at St. Anthony's Church is hosting its first fundraiser to support outreach to women and children in need. St. More...

Turkey Bowl benefit will be held Nov. 24

The Turkey Bowl and Jason's Dreams for Kids announced registration is under way for the 2007 annual Thanksgiving Weekend football fundraiser. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. More...

Bulletin Board

Bon Jovi concert to benefit Health Center

The Parker Family Health Center in Red Bank will host its first benefit concert Friday, Oct. 26, with "The Bon Jovi Concert." The concert will be the grand opening of Newark's Prudential Center Arena. More...

Sheriff's Office promotes new chief sheriff's officer

Capt. John Cerrato has been promoted to chief sheriff's officer by Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley. More...

NOTES

The Fair Haven PTA will host a Harvest Fest Oct. 7 from 12:30-4:40 p.m. in the Knollwood School parking lot off Hance Road. More...

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Letters

Cookie-cutter bridge design is the real problem I

Iam so sick and tired of hearing NJ Department of Transportation Commissioner Kris Kolluri's complaints about how it would be too cost prohibitive to implement a redesign of the proposed new Route 36 Twin Lights Drawbridge. More...

Bridge advocates face off against state 'Goliath'

This is an open letter to praise mayor, Jo- Ann Kalaka-Adams of Sea Bright along with the Sea Bright Borough Council for exhibiting strong leadership, courage and forward thinking in the fight against the N.J. More...

Supporters of kids' educational program thanked

On behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, thank you to everyone who helped make the start of school bright for more than 100 children this year. More...

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Arts / Zest

International Foreign Film Series at BCC

The International Center of Brookdale Community College is presenting a special selection of films with global themes. The scheduled films include: "Pan's Labyrinth," Wednesday, Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. More...

Classics and new musical highlight chorus season

The Monmouth Civic Chorus has announced its 2007-2008 season of choral music under the baton of Mark Shapiro. The season begins with "LisztFest," Saturday, Nov. 17, celebrating the life and music of the genius Franz Liszt. More...

Music of Invention returns

The Black Box of Asbury Park's Music of Invention series returns to Asbury Park for its fourth season beginning with a performance by Philadelphia-based cellist/vocalist/songwriter Monica McIntyre, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. More...

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