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      February 14, 2008  RSS feed
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      ERIC SUCAR staff Red Bank Catholic's Kevin Boettger competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle during the Shore Conference Swimming Championships held at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River on Feb. 8. More...
      Vets: Back from the war but not home
      Vetwork helps homeless veterans access services
      BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

      Twenty years ago, Paul Kozak took a leave from his job to start a program to help fellow Vietnam veterans in Ocean County. Kozak took a one-year leave of absence and never went back. More...

      Boro takes closer look at sale of historic bldg.
      CYMCA puts $2.5M price tag on Children's Cultural Center
      BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

      Ahistoric Monmouth Street building purchased from the borough of Red Bank for $1 is on the market, but the sale may end in litigation for the seller and the borough. The Community YMCA Children's Cultural Center, located at 51 Monmouth St., is being marketed for $2. More...


      Bridge replacement project under way
      Historic drawbridge slated for demolition in summer of '09
      BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

      SEA BRIGHT- It's full speed ahead for construction to begin within the week on the Route 36 Highlands Bridge. New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Kris Kolluri announced Feb. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Red & White Affaire raises scholarship funds
      On Saturday, Feb. 16, Monmouth County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sororitywill host its 17th annual dinner dance, "A Red and White Affaire." The fundraiser is an evening of dancing and socializing with livemusic by the Dimensions band featuring the sultry voice of Valerie Adams. More...
      • Brookdale now selling 'Wicked' raffle tickets
      • Film 'The Cruel Sea' at Brookdale Feb. 19
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      Besides Rush, there wasn't a friendly face in the house
      You have to give Gov. Jon Corzine credit for walking into the lion's den. Either he just doesn't care that so many people are furious with him, or he feels safe because of the New Jersey State Police security detail that protects him wherever he goes. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Joseph A. Magistrado
      Mr. Magistrado, 50, of West Long Branch, died Feb. 3, 2008. He was predeceased by his parents, Pura and Eladio Magistrado Sr.; and a brother, Eladio Magistrado Jr. More...
      • James B. Delehanty
      • Beverly Ann Colbert
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       Sports
      • article has image Takin' a dive
      ERIC SUCAR staff Swimmers dive into the boys 100-yard freestyle during the Shore Conference Swimming Championships held at the Ocean County YMCA in Toms River Feb. 8. More...
      • article has image Long Branch battles Brick Twp. on the hardwood
      • article has image Fish On
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       Letters
      • Transponders will be hot commodity in future
      In the very near future, a new form of swap meet will be developing along our state's toll roads. Arranged by word of mouth, upraised printed signs or discrete ads on Craigslist, service areas parking lots accessible to both northbound and southbound traffic will become bustling centers of trade. More...
      • Paper or plastic?
      • World should be outraged by use of disabled for attack
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image IN THE ARTS
      " Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt on Stage Together" will come to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Two of the best singer/songwriters today join forces for an evening of solo acoustic song. Tickets are $62.50-$20 at the box office, 99 Monmouth St., (732) 842-9000 or www.countbasietheatre.org. More...
      • article has image Paul Casale, American Realist
      • article has image Awards in MCAC 29th Annual Juried Show
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       Schools
      • article has image Student showcase is harbinger of annual arts festival
      Avisual arts student from Red Bank Regional High School took first place Jan. 27 in the Student Art Competition portion of the Monmouth Festival of the Arts held at Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls. Abigail Burpee, Fair Haven, received top honors for her mixed media piece titled "Wisdom. More...
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