January 10, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Sea Bright election results challenged

Residency of voters at issue in outcome of mayoral race
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

Ashadow was cast over the Sea Bright reorganization meeting Jan. 5 as a new mayor was sworn in and her validity as the Election Day winner was challenged. Maria D. Fernandes was sworn in as mayor of Sea Bright Jan. 1 after a Dec. More...

County looking to expand shared services agreements

In an effort to spur an expanded use of shared government services, theMonmouth County Board of Freeholders has awarded a contract to Government Strategy Group to bolster shared services among various government agencies in Monmouth County. More...

Oceanport to restructure government in new year

Public meeting on panel's report slated for Jan. 17
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

OCEANPORT - A streamlined and more efficient borough government may soon be a reality in Oceanport, according to the new mayor, Michael Mahon. Mahon announced a restructuring of the council that will empower smaller groups to make decisions. More...

Fire department awards $10K in scholarships

OCEANPORT - The borough fire department awarded $10,000 in scholarships to two Oceanport Fire Explorers during the Jan. 1 re-organization meeting. More...

Polar Bear Plunge

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staf f The brave participants quickly retreat from the cold Atlantic waters during the annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser held at Donovan's Reef in Sea Bright Jan 1. More...

Police track auto burglar

TINTON FALLS- The search for a car burglar spread across two towns Jan. 7, involving police in Tinton Falls and Red Bank. According to Tinton Falls Police Capt. More...

Gifts of the Magi

Parishioners portraying the Magi bearing gifts for the Christ child take part in the celebration of the Three Kings at a Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Red Bank on Jan. 6. More...

State fund helps pay for children's medical needs

On Dec. 13 Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced more than $3.3 million in financial grants awarded by the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission (CICRFC) to help families dealing with their children's extraordinary medical expenses. More...

Adopt a Pet

Adoption fees: Adult dogs - $100; puppies up to 4 months - $140; adult cats - $60, or two for $90; kittens up to 4 months - $120; purebred adult dogs and cats - $150; purebred puppies and kittens - $180 (All fees include: spay/neuter, ear cle More...

Opinion

A community can help state's newest drivers realize that they are not invincible

Guest Column
SHEIRY MARSAY

Never has the now-overused quote, "It takes a village" been more appropriate regarding the subject of new teen drivers. More...

Coda

No town meeting 'til you fill out the proper form
GREG BEAN

As the captain said to the convict road gang in "Cool Hand Luke," the movie that put me off hard-boiled eggs for more than a decade, "What we got here is ... failure to communicate." That's what happened in Gov. More...

Red State/Blue State

All tuckered out from the holiday 'debates'
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN

A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...

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Sports

RBR, RBC, Shore, RFH win track titles

BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer

Area teams made the most of the first indoor track and field Shore Conference Divisional championships. More...

Fish On

Anglers looking forward to a new year
RON NUZZOLO

With the 2007 season behind us, I look forward to an even better one ahead in 2008. Last year was a year with big fish in all categories. To start, bait fish like peanut bunkers are the true reason why we all enjoyed a great year. More...

CBA boys, RBC girls swim to top spots at county meet

BY DOUG McKENZIE Correspondent

There were no big surprises at the Monmouth County Boys and Girls Swimming Championships, held over the weekend at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River. More...

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Schools

A sign of his affection

Former Sickles School guard connected with school community
BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

FAIR HAVEN - The Viola L. Sickles School in Fair Haven is sporting a bright new sign, thanks to Dennis Ryan, a former security guard at the school. More...

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Business

Monmouth Mall seeks approval for expansion

Four retail, restaurant spaces to be added
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - The owner of Monmouth Mall is seeking approval from the borough Planning Board for a series of expansion projects at the Route 35 site. More...

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Photo

ERIC SUCAR staff A group of youths link arms and sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before diving into the icy Atlantic Ocean on New Year's Day at the annual Polar Bear Plunge held at Donovan's Reef and sponsored by the Sons of Ireland. More...

A vision for the future as the new year begins

New committees focus on growth, social justice
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

As the centennial year in Red Bank begins, Mayor Pasquale Menna celebrates his first anniversary in office and has begun laying the groundwork for the borough's future. At the borough's Jan. More...

Guadagno sets agenda as Monmouth County sheriff

BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

Look out. There's a new county sheriff in town. Kim Guadagno is ready to serve the people of Monmouth County as its first female sheriff. More...

Teens text-message to raise money

Youths expected to raise $100K in 10 minutes at Feb. 28 fundraiser
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Parents should not get mad next month when their teens say they will "ttyl" or "talk to you later" in order to take part in a text-messaging frenzy. When scores of teens and tweens in the area text on Feb. More...

Fair Haven Council reorganizes for '08

FAIRHAVEN- The borough held a reorganization meeting Jan 1, at which the Borough Council approved a temporary budget of $1,629,410.82. More...

Stabbing suspect arrested

Violent crimes continue on boro's west side
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - While others were toasting to health and happiness with family and friends on New Year's, an altercation between acquaintances led to the stabbing of a 26-year-old male in the borough just after midnight, according to the Red Bank Polic More...

Developer would convert Colony House to condos

Application seeks approval for interior, exterior renovations
BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - The Riverside Avenue apartment complex may be getting an update. A proposal to convert the complex into $500,000 condominium units came before the Red Bank Zoning Board ofAdjustment Jan. 3. More...

Woman charged with theft of $500K, identity

RUMSON - A borough resident was indicted for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 and her 87-year-old mother's identity, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. More...

Men's Expo scheduled for Jan. 26

The Men's Expo 2008 and Texas Hold 'em Tournament, a free WRAT-FM 95.9 event focusing on New Jersey men, will help men and women keep those New Year's resolutions- and make a few new ones - as they visit exhibits featuring the latest in health, au More...

Grants fund land use & preservation initiatives

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation announces $4,160,000 in awards to 60 environmental organizations under its latest round of grant making. More...

Middletown man is killed by train

BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

RED BANK - About a half hour before champagne corks popped and the Times Square ball dropped, a 20-year-old Middletown man was struck and killed by a train near the Red Bank station, according to a NJ Transit spokesman. More...

Bulletin Board

'Partnering With Your Doctor' program Jan. 26

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present "Partnering With Your Doctor," a free educational program offering advice on how to make the most out of a doctor's visit, 9-11 a.m. Jan. More...

Talk about cervical cancer slated for Jan. 23

The Wellness Community will present "What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer" Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at 613 Hope Road, Eatontown. Dr. More...

Asperger's syndrome group to meet Jan. 16

Asperger's Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN) will meet Jan. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Road, Manalapan. More...

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Obituaries

Dorothy Ashman Wolverton

Mrs. Wolverton, 93, died Dec. 25, 2007, at home. Born in Newark, she moved to Matawan 71 years ago. She was Matawan's first art teacher and continued to teach there until retiring in 1977. Mrs. More...

Nancy Mason deBoer

Mrs. deBoer, 73, formerly of Red Bank and Brick, died Jan. 1, 2008, at Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shrewsbury. She was born in Dundee, Mich. Before her retirement, Mrs. More...

Philip C. Payne

Mr. Payne, 60, of West Long Branch, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Long Branch, he was a lifelong resident. More...

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Letters

Make an eco-friendly New Year's resolution

Most New Year's resolutions involve selfimprovement and usually do not make it to spring. However, this year why not challenge that statement and do something that will benefit not only you but the entire community, country and world? More...

Thanks extended to donors of Rwanda Project

On behalf of Brookdale faculty member Professor Terry Konn and the Brookdale Community College International Education Center, I would like to thank all those that made donations to the Rwanda Project campaign and to the Kigali Health Institute. More...

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Arts / Zest

Jim Murphy thanks God he's a country boy

Brick man looks back on lifetime love of country music
BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer

BRICK TOWNSHIP - So how does an Irish kid born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey end up inAmerica's Old Time CountryMusic Hall of Fame? It all beganwhen JimMurphywas a boy back in the late 1930s. More...

IN THE ARTS

Danke schoen, Wayne

Wayne Newton will bring his spectacular show to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Thursday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. More...

SICA's high school sculpture competition

The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is calling for entries for "High Relief," its second annual competition to highlight the work of young sculptors in New Jersey. SICA, 20 Third Ave. More...

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