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      May 28, 2009  RSS feed
      ERIC SUCAR staff Preschool students display United States flags during a parade that opened the "Colors of the World" celebration held at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls May 21. More photos, page 25. More...
      Businesses say 10 p.m. noise curfew is too early

      Over the objections of local business owners, the Sea Bright Borough Council adopted a controversial amendment to its noise ordinance that makes it illegal for local businesses to play loud music outside past 10 p.m. Adopted by the council during its May 19 meeting, the ordinance had the support of four of the council's six members. More...

      Open house at Thompson Park center set for July 12

      It has been more than three years since a fire destroyed the historic mansion at Thompson Park and the new visitor center is almost complete. More...


      PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Clockwise from left: Kids of all ages enjoy a ride on the Trapeze at the annual Strawberry Festival held in the Monmouth Park parking area in Oceanport on May 21. The Oceanport Lions Club sponsors the annual event, which includes rides and games, live entertainment and generous servings of strawberry shortcake. Allie Wassman, of Tinton Falls, enjoys a ride on the merry-go-round. An Oceanport tradition, the event draws large crowds during its six-day run. More...


      Mayor breaks 3-3 tie in favor of appointment

      OCEANPORT — The Borough Council promoted two employees to higher positions last week, expanding the duties of the current borough clerk to include those of borough administrator. Kim Jungfer, who has served as borough clerk since 2005, will now be the borough's clerk/administrator. More...


      RED BANK — The RiverCenter's popular annual island-themed fundraiser has a new name, a new location and a new focus this year. Sunset Luau on the Navesink, formerly known as the Tiki Party, will be hosted by The Atrium at Navesink Harbor, an upscale waterfront retirement community, as a benefit for RiverCenter programs. More...


      Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives for June: • June 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...
      Iguess nearly everyone has a side of their life that they tend to keep private because they think nobody would understand. I know I do, and for more than 30 years of writing columns, I've never written about it. I guess it's time. More...
      Mrs. Schultz, 88, of Freehold Township, died May 11, 2009, at home. She was raised in Tinton Falls and had lived in Little Silver, Middletown, Toms River and Silvermead, Freehold Township, before settling in Monmouth Crossings last year. She retired as a bookkeeper from Sarbo, Middletown. Mrs. More...
      RBR names girls basketball coach
      LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School has hired a new coach to put its girls basketball program on a par with other local schools. The RBR Board of Education has named RBR Academy of Finance teacher and Neptune resident James Young, a former athlete with Red Bank Catholic High School, as head coach for girls basketball. More...
      Do you have a passion for issues relating to the environment? Are you interested in local economic and social matters? If so, the Red Bank Environmental Commission (RBEC) is forming a green team to participate in the Sustainable Jersey municipal certification program. More...
      Although animation had its earliest beginnings in Europe in the 1800s, it took root in the U.S. at the dawn of the 20th century and is considered to be a true American art form. More...
      Rumson-Fair Haven Bank & Trust Co., Rumson, has opened two new offices. The Community Bank of Asbury Park opened in January, and a branch in Oceanport in February. Rumson-Fair Haven Bank and Trust branches provide deposit and lending services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses and professional practices. More...