July 9, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

N.J. eliminates S.B. school district

District, which has no school, merged with Oceanport
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

State Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy announced on July 1 that the state has eliminated 13 school districts, including Sea Bright's, that were operating without any schools and with relatively few students. More...

Beachfront plan still a work in progress

Sea Bright council refines vision for beach complex
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG

SEA BRIGHT — Council members discussed the evolving plans for the borough's beachfront revitalization at the latest Smart Growth workshop meeting on June 25. More...

O'port residents may need flood insurance due to map changes

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — Modifications made to federal flood zone maps may require some property owners who are currently not in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) to obtain flood insurance. More...

Annual house tour in Ocean Grove on July 17

The Historical Society of Ocean Grove will hold its 41st annual House Tour on Friday, July 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The tour is a self-guided walking tour within this seaside Victorian community. More...

Legislators want housing switch to be examined

COLTS NECK — On July 1 the 12th District legislative team of state Sen. More...

Sun, surf and smiles as Life Rolls On

Day of surfing for people with spinal cord injuries
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

Beachgoers flocked to the Jersey Shore this weekend, but none enjoyed themselves as much as a group who gathered on the beachfront to catch a wave, some for the first time. More...

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The Seniors of Little Silver will not have regular meetings in July or August; rather, they will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Zoe's, a restaurant by the Markham Place parking lot. No reservations are needed. More...

Columns

Legislation would help some returning veterans

Coda • GREG BEAN

This Fourth of July was certainly a bittersweet holiday in our home. Those who know me know that our son Coleman, an Army sergeant who served two tours in Iraq, took his own life last September. More...

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Obituaries

John Clemens Arlinghaus

Mr. Arlinghaus, 58, of Maple Glen, Pa., died June 20, 2009, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pa. He resided in Rumson prior to relocating to Maple Glen. More...

Elizabeth "Betty" Statler McCall

Mrs. McCall, 88, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died June 21, 2009. She resided in Colts Neck, Tinton Falls, and the Shadow Lake section of Middletown prior to relocating to Lincroft. More...

Theresa Juliano

Mrs. Juliano, 86, died June 27, 2009, at Brandywine Assisted Living, Shrewsbury. She is survived by a brother Rocco "Rocky" Juliano of Ocean Township; and a sister-in-law. A memorial Mass will be celebrated July 13 at 10 a.m. More...

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Letters

2NDFLOOR is a place to reach out for help

A preteen girl feels like her friends do not want her around anymore When a teenager discovers that her friend is being abused by her mother, she wants to know how she can help. More...

Parents should use caution during summer months

For parents and children, one of the great joys of summer is the fun of floating, splashing and playing in the cooling water of a swimming pool. More...

To our readers

If you have something to say, The Hub wants to hear from you. Whether it be in response to something you read in The Hub or an issue that concerns you, send us a letter for publication. More...

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ERIC SUCAR staff Red Bank's 23rd annual KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink display illuminates the night sky and is reflected in the waters of the river on July 3. More photos, page 3. More...

Skudera team takes office in Tinton Falls

Law director, engineer appointments challenged
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

An overflow crowd filled the Tinton Falls Borough Council chambers July 1 to witness the swearing in of a new mayor and two council members who won election in an upset victory over the previous administration. More...

KaBoom!

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Spectators fill the boatyard at the Monmouth Boat Club in Red Bank to watch the 23rd annual KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink display, a Red Bank tradition held this year on July 3. More...

Federal stimulus money will fund county projects

Monmouth County stands to receive nearly $11.7 million in federal stimulus money for a variety of road and bridge projects throughout the county. More...

County's 'crown jewel' reopens to public

Open house, dedication of Visitor Center set for July 12
BY JAMIE ROMM Staff Writer

The Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners and park system staff will host a public celebration to mark the grand reopening of the Visitor Center with an open house on Sunday, July 12, at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road/Route 520, Lin More...

'Nine' at Art Alliance

Nine mid-career and emerging artists are showing new work at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County in Red Bank. More...

Class of 2009

PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top left: Shore Regional High School seniors walk to their seats prior to graduation exercises at the West Long Branch school on June 24. More...

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Lisa Zwerdling, Red Bank, was named 2009 Clinician of the Year by the Visiting Nurse Association of America, the national professional association for VNAs. More...

Bulletin Board

Register for Kortney's Challenge by Aug. 21

The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) will host the fourth annual Kortney's Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Aug. 30 at Monmouth Park, Oceanport. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the race will start at 10 a.m. Individuals may preregister by Aug. More...

Holiday Express golf classic July 20

The 2009 Holiday Express Golf Classic will be July 20, with registration at 7 a.m. and shotgun start 8 a.m. The fundraiser will be at the Manasquan River Golf Club, Brielle. More...

Skin cancer screenings at beaches July 25

The Monmouth Cancer Coalition will hold "Choose Your Cover" skin cancer screenings to adults age 18 and older 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25 at local beaches (rain date July 26). More...

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Sports

Presious Passion, Custom For Carlos big winners at Monmouth

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

Presious Passion was a dominant force in coming from way back to win the Monmouth Stakes at Monmouth Park on June 13. That, however, was just the warm-up for the fireworks the 6-year-old horse had planned for the July 4 weekend. More...

Taking the shot

CHRIS KELLY staff Red Bank's Eric Jones tries to score against Lincroft's Bryan Boyle in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament during Long Branch's Oceanfest celebration on July 4. More...

Sports Shorts

Danielle Caruso of Ocean Township has been named to the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) All- Academic Team for 2009. More...

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Arts / Zest

'Jersey Shore' reads like the cat's meow

The 1920s roar to life in local author's new book
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Flappers, diving horses and, yes, ladies and gentlemen, even Al Capone can be found in the 100-plus-page coffee-table book spanning the Roaring '20s as chronicled by local author and historian Karen L. Schnitzspahn. More...

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