March 19, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

State aid secures Red Bank pre-K classes

District one of few to receive increase in state preschool funding

Increased state aid has ensured that the Red Bank Public School District will be able to provide a pre-K program for 3- year-olds in the coming school year. The district will receive $2,518,251, a 5 percent increase in state aid over last year. More...

Pallone: Use stimulus funds to restore Fort Hancock

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) has asked the National Park Service to use funds allocated to the agency under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to restore Fort Hancock's historic buildings. More...

MOVING UP - SHOULD YOUR CHILD TAKE SPORTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? - Advertorial

Sports offer fitness, fun, camaraderie and education in a whole host of life skills. When determining whether to get more serious, however, there are many factors that will ensure you make the right decision, and a smooth transition. More...

Auditions for StreetLife in R.B.

RED BANK — For the ninth year, the summer music and performing arts series StreetLife will return to the streets of Red Bank. More...

Students hear about a soldier's life in Iraq

Captain tells students Army tries to improve life of Iraqis

Students at Maple Place Middle School in Oceanport had a surprise visit from U.S. Army Capt. Justin Troy on March 6. "It's good to talk to the kids," said Troy after one of the four classes he spoke to. More...

Police seek suspects in armed robbery

RED BANK — Borough police responded to reports of an armed robbery at the Little Diamond jewelry store on Shrewsbury Avenue March 9 at 2:15 p.m. According to a press release from the police department, when Ptl. More...

'Wash Dry Fold' exhibit on display

"Wash Dry Fold, Laundromat Images," an exhibit of photographs by Colleen Leslie, is on exhibit at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library in Shrewsbury through March 30. The library is located at 1001 Route 35. More...

NOTES

Ranney School's National Honor Society hosted its third annual 'senior' prom for more than 70 residents of Applewood Estates retirement community in Freehold March 7. More...

Columns

Reader says bring back the Ford Ranchero — say what?

Once again, my readers have come through. When I ask them to respond to a column, they respond. Man, do they respond. More...

Opinion

On ethics panel, McMorrow does the right thing

In the end, Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow did the right thing. She rose to the occasion. She climbed the mountain. She hit the heights for herself, for the Board of Freeholders and for the Monmouth County residents she serves. More...

Sports

Bulldogs regain their spot atop Group II

It's a rite of passage at this point — if you're going to win the NJSIA Group II title, you're going to have beat Rumson-Fair Haven to do it. On Sunday, Chatham couldn't get it done. More...

St. Paddy's 10-Mile Run is Sunday in Freehold Twp.

For those who didn't get enough of St. Patrick's Day, there is Sunday's Nestle Beverage Co. St. Paddy's 10-Mile Race. The event, run by the Freehold Area Running Club, will celebrate it's 20th year on Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m. More...

Photo

FRANK GALIPO Brick Memorial High School base-runner Andrew Nelson is safe at first, despite Red Bank Catholic first baseman Kyle Tighe's heads-up play. The teams squared off at Count Basie Park in Red Bank for a pre-season scrimmage game March 14. More...

Arts / Zest

Spraypaint surrealiZm

'Eyes See Stars," a new spraypaint surrealiZm exhibition by Doug Z, is at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. Monmouth County artist Doug Z offers a batch of eye-catching new paintings. More...

In the Arts

Monmouth University in West Long Branch will host the Metropolitan Opera's groundbreaking series "The Met: Live in HD" on March 21 and May 9. More...

American icon's eloquence is poetic and profound

Maya Angelou speaks to sellout crowd at Brookdale College

Alone on a stage, she captured the minds and hearts of about 2,500 people with her words, her song, her wisdom. In her 80 years, she has shared the lessons of her life's journey with an eagerly receptive crowd. More...

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CHRIS KELLY staff Steve Foley (503), Oceanport, participates in the Keith McHeffey Foundation's eighth annual St. More...

T.F. library could have funds slashed

The Tinton Falls Public Library is one of many municipal libraries statewide that may lose as much as half of their municipal funding if a proposed bill becomes law. Assembly bill A-3753 was introduced on Feb. More...

Judge tells youth: 'You are our future'

RBR's Boy's 2 Men program mentors young males

State Superior Court Judge Lawrence Lawson is calling on area students to seek out educational excellence and avoid being caught up in the criminal justice system. More...

Red Bank wields carrot and stick

Boro outs offending landlords, offers deal to avoid prosecution

RED BANK — The Borough Council took steps to deal with landlords who have a history of violations at rental properties, by announcing the names of the worst offenders and giving them the opportunity to avoid prosecution. More...

Trailer will boost CERT team's response time

State OEM awards new trailer to assist in emergencies

TINTON FALLS — The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) of Tinton Falls has been awarded a new trailer by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (OEM). More...

RFH to present 'Into the Woods'

The Tower Players of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School will present the Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" March 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm and March 22 at 1 p.m. More...

Council OKs bonds for Marine Park

RED BANK — The Borough Council unanimously approved on March 9 a bond ordinance to fund improvements to Marine Park that will total $4 million. More...

2009 Teen Arts Festival March 19, 20

MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Arts Council will hold the 2009 Teen Arts Festival from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. More...

Furniture dealer enters guilty plea

The owner of an area furniture business has admitted to stealing more than $330,000 from customers, according to a press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. On March 9, William C. More...

In their spirit

CHRIS KELLY staff Above left: Thomas Rue, Tinton Falls, participates in the Keith McHeffey Foundation's eighth annual St. Patrick's Day Fun Run on March 15. More...

Bulletin Board

Register for Leading Green by March 21

The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, Mendham Township, is accepting applications for Leading Green, a new leadership training for individuals who want to create positive environmental change in their community. More...

Michael's Feat spring gala March 20

The nonprofit Michael's Feat, Aberdeen, will host its spring gala 7-11 p.m. March 20 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund Inc. More...

YMCA's 135th birthday party March 20

The Community YMCA, 166 Maple, Ave., will celebrate its 135 birthday with a party 4 p.m. March 20. The public is welcome to attend. Openings are still available for "Spring 1" classes at the Red Bank family health and fitness center. More...

Obituaries

Maryann Chizmar

Mrs. Chizmar, 67, of Red Bank, died March 15, 2009, at home. She resided in Colts Neck, prior to relocating to Red Bank. She was a former fashion consultant at Bamberger's Department Store, and a retired travel agent at Odyssey Travel. More...

Eleanor M. Connor

Ms. Connor, 94, of Rumson, died March 7, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was employed at Monmouth College Library, West Long Branch, for 18 years, retiring in 1983. More...

Janice Lyle Tatum

Mrs. Tatum, 80, of Tinton Falls, died March 12, 2009. She co-owned Lincroft Fireside Fabrics, Lincroft section of Middletown, for several years. Prior to that during the 1940s, she was a display artist at Newark Public Library. More...

Letters

Lack of support from politicians angers NOPE

Arecipe for disaster is brewing at the 11,000- acre main side base of Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle — which spans Colts Neck, Tinton Falls and Wall Townships — and the indifference of Sens. More...

Soldiers Project filling gap in counseling for veterans

Incidents of violence and suicide involving returning veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are of great concern to everyone. Local papers across the country have reported on the numerous stories of assault, suicide, rape and homicide. More...