September 3, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Keeping alive the memory of the Forgotten War

Marine travels country to interview Korean War veterans
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

AMarine Corps combat veteran has begun a noble journey to document the story of the Korean War veterans who survived one of the most decorated battles in American history. According to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Capt. More...

In the Service

Army National Guard Sgt. Damon D. Bowles has returned to Sea Girt, N.J., after being deployed to an overseas forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More...

Holt: Protesters misinformed on health care bill

Despite outcry, 12th District legislator supports bill
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer

MIDDLETOWN - Rep. Rush Holt probably knew he was in for a rough night when Lutheran Bishop the Rev. Roy Riley was booed while introducing the congressman. More...

County plans 9/11 remembrance

On Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. the Monmouth County Park System will host a brief remembrance ceremony at the site of Monmouth County's 9/11 memorial. More...

Concert, crafts for kids at Red Bank Library

RED BANK — September programs for children in The Avice Noblett Children's Room of the Red Bank Public Library will include an interactive concert. Presley & Melody will be back Thursday, Sept. 24, 4:30-5:15 p.m. More...

NOTES

Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St., will hold a used book sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 as part of the Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale. Recent bestsellers, old favorites, classic literature, art books, children's books, DVDs, CDs and tapes. More...

Columns

Anonymous cretins, beware: George is coming after you

Coda • GREG BEAN

T he righteous jihad against the anonymous cockroaches who hide in the darkness — slavering and mumbling to themselves like Gollum in a Tolkien pageturner — to post libelous and defamatory comments about their fellow human beings on the More...

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Obituaries

John J. Pallone

Mr. Pallone, 83, of Long Branch, died Aug. 30, 2009, at the Health South Rehabilitation Center, Tinton Falls. He and his brother coowned F&J Motors, Long Branch. He was also a mutuel clerk at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport. More...

Anna M. Mandia

Mrs. Mandia, 93, of Rumson, died Aug. 16, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She co-founded and co-owned with her husband Majestic Cigarette Services and Coast Cigarette Sales, Red Bank and Asbury Park. More...

Timothy Forehand

Mr. Forehand, 49, of Tinton Falls, died Aug. 14, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was employed by McGloin Buick, Tinton Falls, for several years. He was predeceased by his father, Justus Forehand Sr. Mr. More...

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Pallone: Anger over health care bills due to misconceptions

Opponents vocal at town hall meeting in Red Bank
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) held his ground through three tumultuous town hall sessions on the administration's proposed health care overhaul last week, and in the end, he remained committed to the legislation he helped draft. More...

Borough taxpayers to get much needed relief

Cost cutting, surplus funds will cut tax rate in half
BY KIMBERLY STEINGBERG Staff Writer

Red Bank taxpayers will get an unexpected tax cut as a result of cost cutting measures and the shifting of surplus funds. Borough Chief Financial Officer Frank Mason announced at the Aug. More...

Contract awarded for incinerator demolition

Grants expected to cover costs of demolition, remediation
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — Demolition of the borough's long-idle incinerator will take place later this month, clearing the way for a new park on the west side. More...

F.H. council to bond for riverfront park

BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent

FAIR HAVEN — On the third try, the Borough Council succeeded in passing a controversial bond ordinance that provides $1.2 million for a riverfront park on DeNormandie Avenue. More...

District adds new programs for students and parents

Focus on social, emotional development as well as academics
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — Red Bank Superintendent of Schools Laura C. Morana is excited about new programs for students and parents that will be implemented in the Red Bank Public School District this school year. More...

Doctor finds calling on medical missions

Medical missionary volunteers at Parker Clinic
BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent

At an early age, Wayne Farmer knew that he wanted to be a medical doctor and work in the world's underdeveloped countries that need medical care. College, medical school, marriage, family and children put this ambition on the back burner. More...

Ocean Grove antique auction Sept. 4

The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is preparing for its 12th annual Antiques and CollectiblesAuction slated for Sept. 4 at the Ocean Grove Youth Temple facing Auditorium Square Park. More...

Drummer boys

PHOTOS bY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Julien Sanchez (l-r), Highlands, and Nikolas Doumas, Rumson, participate in a drum circle held on the beach in Sea Bright on Aug. 17. Right: Francesco Donohue, Monmouth Beach, keeps the beat. More...

Bulletin Board

Center announces blood drive for September

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drive for September: • Sept. 15 from 2-4 p.m. at Two River Bank, 4050 Asbury Ave., Tinton Falls. More...

Oceans of Rhythm Festival Sept. 12

Zeybrah in conjunction with the Long Branch Office of Community Development, and Long Branch Department of Recreation, will present the 16th annual Oceans of Rhythm Festival, "In 2009, Feeling Fine With the Rhythm Sublime," as part of Long Branch D More...

Darryl Strawberry at Brookdale on Sept. 14

Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will host Darryl Strawberry with John Strausbaugh 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14. More...

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Sports

Hawks are preseason NEC men's soccer pick

The Monmouth University men's soccer team is still the team to beat in the Northeast Conference. In the NEC coaches preseason poll, the Hawks were once again picked to win the conference championship. More...

Lady Hawks ready for another run at NEC title

BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer

The Monmouth University women's soccer team hoped to make a statement in its season-opening match-up with a good William and Mary team this past Friday night in Williamsburg, Va. More...

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Letters

Hook developer's wallet turned out to be empty

In Richard Wells' recent letter, he incorrectly stated that a local citizens group, Save Sandy Hook, wanted to tear down some unused buildings at Fort Hancock. The group never ever took this position. More...

Letter writer concerned with fishing, not health

In the Aug. 13 edition of The Hub, Paula Moore of PETA threatens that eating fish is hazardous because fish can contain harmful bacteria. Ms. More...

MOM line is a train wreck waiting to happen

Without a presentation to Red Bank residents or the mayor and council of Red Bank on the impact of the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex or "MOM" train rail line, state representatives have agreed on a train route to Manchester to Red Bank. More...

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