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      November 26, 2008  RSS feed
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      CHRIS KELLY staff Peter Maclearie, Tinton Falls mayor, adds another tire to the pile during a cleanup of the falls area of the Pine Brook by the Navesink Swimming River Group on Nov. 16. More...
      Boys & Girls Club may run R.B. center
      Recommendation needs approval of council, lease
      BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

      The Red Bank Borough Council's Community Center Committee is recommending that the Boys & Girls Club of Asbury Park manage the planned center after its request for proposal showed it would be at no cost to the borough. The proposed center would be located at 136 Drs. James Parker Blvd. on the corner of Bridge Avenue. More...

      Plan to relocate boro hall stirs controversy
      Council mulls purchase of Church Street building
      BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer

      Angry Church Street residents voiced their opposition last week to Sea Bright's plan to purchase a commercial building on their street for use as the new borough hall. Dozens of Sea Bright residents, some of whom don't live on Church Street, voiced concerns during the Nov. More...


      Students step up to make a difference
      Winners of the 2008 Holiday Hunger Challenge to be announced Dec. 1
      BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

      Students throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties are doing their part this holiday season to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, based in Neptune, challenged all public and private elementary, intermediate and high school students in the two counties to take part in a special food drive. More...


      Teens have 'drive' to promote car safety
      Monmouth University hosts 'Keep the Drive' event Nov. 18
      BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

      WEST LONG BRANCH — Over 100 teens from throughout Monmouth County gathered at Monmouth University last week to participate in a driver education summit aimed at encouraging safe driving habits. The "Keep the Drive New Jersey" driver safety summit held at the university's Anacon Hall in West Long Branch on Nov. More...


      Red Kettle Classic Dec. 5, 6

      Red Bank — The fourth annual Red Kettle Classic Basketball Tournament will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, and all day Saturday, Dec. 6. The event takes place each year at The Salvation Army Jane H. Booker Community Center at 180 Newman Springs Road in Red Bank. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Free training offered for food service help
      The New Jersey Restaurant Association (NJRA) is offering free state-mandated training classes for the hospitality industry for current and new restaurant members until April 2009. The ServSafe training fulfills state requirements of mandatory food safety training for each establishment. More...
      • Vehicles needed for Family Lift program
      • 'WRAT Nutcracker' to feature Shinedown
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       Greg Bean's Column
      • article has image When Chris Christie leaves, there'll be big shoes to fill
      For a while there, you couldn't walk out into the parking lot of nearly any diner or bar in Monmouth County without tripping over the bagmen with sacks of bribe money for local politicians. More...
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       Editorials
      • Speak with teens about slowing down behind the wheel
      Your Turn
      Amid rising concerns about dangerous teen driving behaviors sits a common threat rarely considered outside of popular depictions in such movies as "Rebel Without a Cause," "Grease," and "The Fast and the Furious": street racing. More...
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       Obituaries
      • Michael James Harmon
      Mr. Harmon, 74, of Monmouth Beach, died Nov. 15, 2008, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. He was the national sales manager at Tetley Tea of Connecticut, retiring in 1997. He was predeceased by a son, Michael J. Harmon. More...
      • William Edward Chadwick
      • Alice Marie Smith Griffin
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       Sports
      • article has image Caseys go down to defeat in state final
      ERIC SUCAR staff Left: Red Bank Catholic's Jessica Sciscione tries to control a loose ball during the second half of the NJSIAA Non-Public A final game against Immaculate Heart Academy at The College of New Jersey, Ewing, on Nov. 20. Right: Christina Stern (l) and Elle Mahon walk off the field after the Caseys suffered a 4-0 loss. The team finished the season with a 22-2 record. More...
      • Monmouth hoops team off to a rough start
      • Born to Run brings runners to Freehold
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       Letters
      • Commander extends blessings during holidays
      Thanksgiving — a time to give thanks for all God's bounty bestowed on us. Many of us have a great number of things to be thankful for — family, friends, food on our tables, clothing, gainful employment and an occasional vacation. Though we give thanks throughout the year, Thanksgiving Day is truly a time for reflection of the blessings we receive. More...
      • Community asked for information on relative
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       Red State / Blue State
      • article has image Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser
      Dear Greg: As you know, I'm working hard to be a good loser, telling anyone who will listen that Barack Obama will soon be our president, and we must support him. I'm trying to be a lot nicer than your side was to George W. Bush. More...
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       Arts / Zest
      • IN THE ARTS
      Asher Neiman Gallery in Red Bank is hosting an exhibit of new works by contemporary Hudson Valley master painters Christie Scheele and Jenny Nelson. "Autumn Elegance" will run through Dec. 5 at the gallery, located at 16 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. For information, call 732- 530-4003 or visit asherneimangallery.com. More...
      • article has image Ring in a new century for Red Bank
      • Arts grants available for projects and programs
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       Business
      • article has image Introducing kids to an old-fashioned pastime
      Web-based business offers fishing supplies, lessons for kids
      What began as a hunt to replace a broken fishing pole has transformed into a part-time niche business for Matawan resident John Hye. Hye, a set and prop builder for Broadway productions, runs The Kids Fishing Shop, an online fishing and tackle shop that sells equipment geared toward youngsters and offers fishing instruction for children. More...
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