November 5, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

District responds to discrimination suit

Three female employees claim age, gender, race basis for unequal treatment

The Monmouth Regional School District has denied allegations of discrimination based on race, gender and age made in lawsuits brought by three female employees. More...

Minister and congregation begin new chapter

UUCMC welcomes 'a woman of quiet strength'

Our ancestors understood the importance of stories. It was the way values and mores were passed to future generations before college courses, genealogy searches and the Internet. More...

Fair Haven soccer

Clockwise from top: Joe Stypa dribbles the ball, Robby Sypeck works the ball upfield and Matt Reulbach chases after a loose ball during a practice session for Fair Haven Recreation's youth soccer program on Oct. 31. More...

Tony's Place: A playground for children of all abilities

With the opening of Tony's Place at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, children of all abilities will have a place in Monmouth County to laugh, play, grow and learn together. More...

Nelson Riddle Show at McLoone's on Nov. 14

Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park will play host to the Nelson Riddle Show, a potpourri of Riddle's musical legacy. More...

County offers home repair assistance to residents

To assist homeowners with plumbing, electrical, structural, roofing, heating, ventilation and lead-based paint remediation, the Monmouth County Planning Board has a program that will provide up to $20,000 in assistance to 70 financially qualified M More...

Columns

Another race where we picked the lesser evil

In my home state of Wyoming at the dawn of the 20th century, there was a surfeit of what were politely referred to as "bachelor cowboys." It wasn't that these old boys didn't like women; in fact, they loved them, every chance they got. More...

Sports

MU soccer teams ready for runs at NEC title

The Monmouth men's soccer team is unquestionably the team to beat in this season's NEC tournament. The Hawks cemented their status as the top seed with a 2-0 win over Quinnipiac on the Great Lawn on Sunday, More...

Milestones just what the doctor ordered for Hawks

Just a week after a humbling loss to a top team in the Northeast Conference, the Monmouth University football team needed a pick-me-up. More...

Caseys show tenacity is defense of their SCT crown

Sometimes, being a champion is not all about how you good you can be. Sometimes, it's more about whether you can be good enough when you're not at your best. More...

Arts / Zest

Exhibit in R.B. showcases work of local artist

Paintings by local artist Bonnie McKee Tortora will be on exhibit at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank from Nov. 6 through Dec. 31. More...

Strokes of genius at the Jersey Shore

Satellite communications. Radio astronomy. The Big Bang theory. These world-changing breakthroughs and many others trace their origins to a quiet corner of Monmouth County where some of the most gifted scientific minds lived and worked for decades. More...

Ronnie Spector & Darlene Love together for holiday concert

RED BANK — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County will present a holiday benefit concert, "A Christmas Gift for You," on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m. at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. More...

With a blessing, Highlands Bridge reopens to traffic

Traffic shifts onto completed southern half of span

Asmall group of Sea Bright and Highlands officials gathered at the Route 36 Highlands Bridge for a blessing of the structure before its reopening on Oct. 29. The Rev. Michael Manning of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Rumson and the Rev. More...

Soccer scramble

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T.F. school district nurtures a 'caring community'

TINTON FALLS — Along with math, reading and history, students in the Tinton Falls School District are learning valuable life lessons about character, kindness and integrity. A group of teachers spoke at a Board of Education meeting Oct. More...

Driver in one-car fatal collision pleads guilty

ATinton Falls man pleaded guilty Oct. 26 to one count of second-degree vehicular homicide and one count of second degree aggravated assault. More...

'50 Ways to Volunteer'

Toni Seinfeld, Long Branch, talks with Judy Raybon, of Shrewsbury, of American Recreational Military Services during the "50 Ways to Volunteer" event at Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls, on Oct. 25. More...

Holy Cross hosts Turkey Trot

RUMSON — The Holy Cross School PTA will sponsor the second annual fivemile Turkey Trot fundraiser at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. More...

RFH Power Puff Football to aid cancer research

RUMSON — Rumson-Fair Haven High School's annual Powder Puff Football Game will take place Nov. 11 at Borden Stadium. Female students from all four classes will compete in the game, which will benefit breast cancer awareness. More...

NOTESAround Town

Fisk Chapel, Fair Haven, is seeking vendors for its annual holiday bazaar 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 12. Tables are $10 each. The event will feature baked goods, decorations, wreaths, jewelry and other items. More...

Bulletin Board

County library kids' book drive under way

The Monmouth County Library will launch its annual Books for Kids book donation drive Nov. 1. Books for preschoolers through age 14 will be accepted through Dec. 1 at any county library branch. More...

Audubon meeting Nov. 11 in Red Bank

Monmouth County Audubon Society will meet 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street. More...

Meridian 'Moonlight Serenade' gala Nov. 21

Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations will hold its 12th annual gala, "Moonlight Serenade Supper Club," Nov. 21 at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch. More...

Obituaries

Antoinette Elizabeth Reedy

Miss Reedy, 93, of Shrewsbury, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She resided in Pennsylvania prior to relocating to Shrewsbury. More...

Robert G. Pfister

Mr. Pfister, 78, of Little Silver, died Oct. 19, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was a delivery driver at Shrewsbury Auto Parts the past nine years. Prior to that, he was an electrician at Amtrak, Newark, retiring after 30 years. More...

Thomas David Farley

Mr. Farley, 51, of Fair Haven, died Oct. 20, 2009, following a battle with liver disease. He was employed at Builders General Supply Co., Shrewsbury, and New Corner Pizzeria and The Brothers Bar, both Red Bank. More...

Letters

Still time to be immunized against seasonal flu

In recent days, there have been several news accounts of the delay in the availability of the H1N1 flu vaccine. More...

Resident questions validity of Fort Hancock lease

The Oct. 19 National Park With the July 9, 2004, master Service news release announced the elimination of Sandy Hook Partners from the Fort Hancock/Sandy Hook procurement, a true victory for the United States public. More...