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      May 22, 2008  RSS feed
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      A color guard precedes the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch along Broad Street during Red Bank's Centennial Parade on Saturday. More photos, page 3. More...
      Small towns could recoup state aid
      O'port, Fair Haven expect funding cuts to be restored
      BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

      Local municipalities with populations below 10,000 may see some of their state aid restored if a proposal made by Gov. Jon Corzine last week gains the support of the state Legislature. More...

      Community celebrates Red Bank centennial
      Parade, community picnic part of yearlong festivities
      BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer

      Ne wborn Nathanial Andrews arrived in Red Bank in time to witness the Centennial Parade that took place on May 17 even though he slept through most of it, according to parents Christian and Michelle. More...


      Advocates: more affordable housing needed in fort plan
      BY JENNA O'DONNELL Staff Writer

      TINTONFALLS- Advocates for affordable housing asked the Fort Monmouth reuse authority to incorporatemore affordable housing into the redevelopment plan during a special meeting onMay 19. The specialmeetingwas specifically dedicated to affordable housing and was held at the Tinton Falls Municipal Complex. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • TheWellness Community celebrates first anniversary
      The Wellness Community, Eatontown, celebrated its first anniversary May 15. The Community offers free programs of emotional support to people with cancer, family members, caregivers and friends. It has assisted approximately 600 people since its inception. More...
      • 'Autism and Faith' resource guide available
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       Editorials
      • article has image Coda
      My advice: Throw the eminent domain case out
      Even though I give the best advice of anyone I know (I always agree with it and take my own advice), the people who work with me don't always act on my advice. My kids didn't always take my advice, and sometimes they even acted in direct opposition to my suggested wisdom. My wife certainly doesn't always take my advice. More...
      • Red State/Blue State
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       Obituaries
      • Michelle Vermilyea Smith
      Mrs. Smith, 54, of the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, died May 9, 2008, at St. BarnabasHospice and Palliative Care Center atMonmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was employed at Provident Bank, Ocean Grove, for seven years. Mrs. Smith was predeceased by her mother, Barbara Lopus Vermilyea. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, George P. More...
      • Charles M. Truax
      • Kathryn McGiffney Kircher
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       Sports
      • article has image Running away from the competition
      Red Bank Catholic's Brendan Callaghan (No. 24) sprints away after defeating Christian Brothers Academy's Chris Cauda (No. 23) for the face-off during his team's 11-4 loss during the Shore Conference Tournament Boys Lacrosse championship game at Toms River North High School on May 17. More...
      • Shore Regional girls net another SCT lacrosse crown
      • Rutgers Roundup
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       Letters
      • Recognize, pay tribute to vets on Memorial Day
      As Memorial Day approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to remind my fellow New Jerseyans that it represents more than just the start of the summer season or an occasion to partake of sales offered by their local merchants. More...
      • Memorial Day a somber day for mourning
      • Stop bridge project, and conduct investigation
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       Arts / Zest
      • article has image Ethereal Reflections
      Intricate patterns created by reflected light are the focus of an exhibit at McKay Imaging Photography Studio & Gallery in Red Bank. "Ethereal Reflections," the first solo exhibit of photographs by Rande Johnson, opens Friday and will run through June 19 at the Monmouth Street gallery. More...
      • Gsell resigns Two River Theater Company position
      • article has image In the Arts
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       Schools
      • Bill would move school election, end budget vote
      New Jersey Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts (D-Camden) has introduced legislation that would eliminate the state's April school election and move the election for school board members to the date of the November general election. More...
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