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Primary school site offers access to the natural world

Swimming River Discoveries Project jump-started by donations
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

The Red Bank Primary School's wetlands property along the Navesink River is being transformed into a nature preserve and learning center to provide educational and recreational opportunities for students and the community. More...

Police seek information on burglary suspect

SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual who is wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary that took place on July 21 at approximately 12:30 p.m. More...

R.B. marks Nat'l Night Out Against Crime

RED BANK — In celebration of National Night Out Against Crime Aug. 4, the 12th Legislative District Office and the Borough of Red Bank will host a walk from the pocket park at the corner of Drs. James Parker Blvd. More...

Art class offered at R.B. Library

RED BANK — Artist Rocco Scibetta will teach a four-part class titled "Introduction to Color and Design" from 7 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday evenings Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the Red Bank Library. More...

Volunteers begin cleanup of community center space

Boys & Girls Club set to open in September
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — Restoration of the new Boys & Girls Club space on Drs. James Parker Boulevard was jump-started by a group of volunteers last week. More...

Dear President Obama …

O'port students urge president not to close Fort Monmouth
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer

OCEANPORT — "Dear President Barack Obama, please don't close Fort Monmouth." That was the consensus in 85 letters that were sent to the president by seventh-graders at Maple Place Middle School. More...

Stranding center: Whale struck by boat

Carcass washed up on Monmouth Beach
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

MONMOUTH BEACH — The fully intact remains of a 27-foot endangered humpback whale were found along a small stretch of shoreline in Monmouth Beach early last week. The female whale was first spotted by beachgoers at approximately 8:30 a.m. More...

Monmouth Park receives accreditation

OCEANPORT — The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Monmouth Park in Oceanport has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility More...

Columns

Warning: Your computer may be smarter than you

Coda • GREG BEAN

There is a huge debate among some national scientists about whether we should set limits on how smart we allow computers to get so they don't eventually kill us all and take over the world. More...

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Sports

Rachel Alexandra delivers the goods at Haskell

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

After receiving the true rock-star treatment all weekend at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Rachel Alexandra certainly appeased her legion of fans at Sunday's $1.25 million Haskell Invitational. More...

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Letters

Don't ignore concerns of De Normandie Ave. homeowners

(To the mayor and members of the Borough Council of Fair Haven): The Fair Haven Borough Council's intention of buying a De Normandie Avenue Navesink riverfront house raises concerns in the four areas of fiscal responsibility, riverfront propert More...

Discharge plan would make sense for patient, family

Our health care system is clearly in need of reform and I am heartened that our policy makers are delving into the issues to bring this to fruition this year. More...

Health care reform must include generic biologic drugs

As Congress continues to discuss health care reform, I hope its members are including generic biologic drugs in that discussion. More...

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Photo

SCOTT FRIEDMAN Jockey Calvin Borel motions to the crowd after riding Rachel Alexandra to a convincing win at the Haskell Invitational race at Monmouth Park on Sunday. For story and more photos, see Sports. More...

Cleanup of contaminated sites at fort raises concerns

Army defends plan, which locals say is 'backwards'
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

The remediation of contaminated sites at Fort Monmouth is under fire by local officials, who fear they will be left to pick up the tab when the U.S. Army vacates the installation. More...

Students take Shakespeare offstage

Theater building serves as stage for student ensemble
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Two River Theater Company's (TRTC) Summer Ensemble high school program performed its original adaptation of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" last Saturday at the theater, located at 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. More...

Two years later, Wawa project inches forward

Chain planned for Shafto Road & W Park Avenue
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

TINTON FALLS — While plans for a Wawa in Tinton Falls have been on hold for several years, the chain made a move forward last month. More...

August events at Red Bank Library include exhibit, book groups

RED BANK — A display about the life and writings of local journalist, author and activist T. Thomas Fortune entitled "Hidden Black History in Red Bank: Introducing the Legacy of T. More...

Tour de Fair Haven takes place Sept. 20

FAIR HAVEN — The Tour de Fair Haven, a Jersey Shore bicycle race sanctioned by USA Cycling Federation (USCF), will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, with a 7 a.m. start. More...

Photo

ERIC SUCAR Staff Ryan McCaffery, of Shrewsbury, enjoys the view while perched atop the shoulders of his father, Michael McCaffery, during a Jazz in the Park performance at Riverside Gardens Park in downtown Red Bank on July 30. More...

Holiday Express awards college scholarships

Holiday Express announced the winners of its scholarship program for the 2009 school year. More...

In the Service

Army Pfc. Michael J. Maratas has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. A 2002 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, he is the son of Ruth Maratas of Red Bank. Army 2nd Lt. Alexander M. More...

By Special Request

ERIC SUCAR Staff Frank Banafato (l-r), Darnell Taylor and Ariel Schembry, of Special Request, perform at Jazz in the Park held at Riverside Gardens Park in downtown Red Bank July 30. More...

Bulletin Board

Basie golf outing slated for Sept. 24

The Count Basie Theatre will hold its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at Beacon Hill Country Club, Atlantic Highlands. Registration and luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed at 1 p.m. by the Callaway tournament. More...

Registration under way for CPC 5K run

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Eatontown, will hold the CPC Pier House 5K at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 7, beginning on the great lawn in Long Branch. Preregistration for adults is $22 by Aug. 31, $25 from Sept. 1-6, and $28 on race day; and $10 for children. More...

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Obituaries

Katherine Latimer Faust

Mrs. Faust, 83, of Eatontown, died July 27, 2009, at Chapin Hill of Red Bank, following a brief illness. Born in Thomaston, Conn., she resided in Long Branch, prior to relocating to Long Branch. She was a graduate of St. More...

Joseph A. Jakstonis

Mr. Jakstonis, 84, of Hazlet, died Aug. 1, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was employed at New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1984. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Louise A. Jakstonis, in 2000. More...

Thomas Michael Pitcher

Mr. Pitcher, 62, of Tinton Falls, died July 22, 2009, at home. He was a retired vice president of corporate materials management at the Sisters of Charity Medical Center, Staten Island, N.Y. He was predeceased by a sister, Janet Wood. More...

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Arts / Zest

From monumental to medallions, exhibit showcases De Lue's work

Leonardo sculptor known for powerful human figures
BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

Walk into the Hartshorne Gallery at the Monmouth County Historical Association's museum on Court Street and you will encounter one of the county's most beloved icons, boldly inviting visitors to view the exhibit of various sculptures and sketches f More...

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