December 24, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Arts groups hard hit by withholding of state $$

Many will cut programs; some won't survive

Arts organizations say the freezing of $14 million in state grants due to the state budget crisis has created a financial emergency for the arts that will trickle down to local economies. More...

Fair Haven council approves funding for park property

Riverfront location designated for passive recreation

FAIR HAVEN — The Borough Council at its meeting last week approved an ordinance that provided $220,000 for the purchase of property on DeNormandie Avenue for use as a riverfront park. More...

Advocates expect vets clinic to remain at fort

Legislators say VA is also looking at other sites

EATONTOWN — Local officials are committed to seeing that the Patterson Army Health Clinic (PAHC) continues operating at Fort Monmouth after the fort closes its doors in 2011. More...

Red Bank Library lists January programs

RED BANK — Artists seeking inspiration, motivation, and a special time to devote to their work can now attend an informal gathering once a month at the Red Bank Public Library Eisner Memorial Library. More...

First snow

Top: Michael and Anthony DeVitto, Little Silver, have fun sledding down Wolf Hill in Oceanport on Dec. 20. Above: Patrice Habermann, West Long Branch, walks up the hill to enjoy sledding on the snow deposited by a weekend storm. More...

Columns

New zero-tolerance policy may change sports world

I see this on television from time to time, and I think it's a good idea. So here it is: Warning! Part of this column deals with adult subject matter— and that subject matter is sex. More...

Sports

Spartans look sharp in taking second at Neptune Classic

Ayoung Ocean Township High School wrestling team entered the Neptune Classic ready to surprise everyone and capture a team title. And they very nearly pulled it off. More...

BCC men improving daily on hardwood

Near misses don't carry a lot of weight with coaches. However, Paul Cisek could find a lot to be pleased about when his freshman-dominated Brookdale Community College men's basketball team took the No. More...

Monmouth women working through some growing pains

When Stephanie Gaitley took over the Monmouth University women's basketball program prior to last season, she talked about "building a championship-level program." Then the Hawks went out and put together a strong 18-13 mark after being selected f More...

Arts / Zest

Recycling the news to create art

Middletown sculptor creates art from newsprint

Italy's loss is the American contemporary art world's gain. More...

Photo

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Friends group advocates for Oceanic Bridge

Group wants historic character of span preserved

The Friends of the Oceanic Bridge Association is urging residents to reach out to county, state and federal officials regarding the future of the 70-year-old historic bridge connecting Rumson and the Locust section of Middletown. More...

Bands rock for good cause at Stone Pony

Greater Media Newspapers benefit aids Samaritan Center

For several weeks faithful readers of Greater Media Newspapers probably couldn't help noticing the articles and advertisements informing them about a special event Greater Media Newspapers was hosting at the historic Stone Pony in Asbury Park Dec. More...

Hotel perks enhance patients' hospital stay

Riverview offers concierge service for patients

RED BANK — Riverview Medical Center officially launched a new personal concierge service that provides patients with hotel perks during hospital stays. In an interview on Dec. 16, Riverview President Timothy J. More...

NOTESAround Town

U.S. Marines accepted a donation for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program from students in Ranney School's music honor society. The students delivered more than 80 toys to the U.S. Marine Corps program office in Lincroft. More...

Bulletin Board

Brain Injury Association offers free session

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey will offer its free educational session, "Brain Injury Basics for Families," 6-8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Dorbrook Park Activity Center, 209 Route 537, Colts Neck. More...

Free activities at county parks in Jan.

The Monmouth County Park System will host Woods Days noon-2 p.m. Jan. 2 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel. Attendees may help staff cut wood for the winter. Happy New Year! will be 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Jan. More...

YMCAs to host MLK Memorial Breakfast

WEST LONG BRANCH — On the morning of Jan. 18, local residents and friends of the YMCA will join together in celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More...

Obituaries

Helen V. Scheffling

Mrs. Scheffling, of Little Silver, died Dec. 15, 2009. She had worked for the Department of the Navy during the war. She also worked in the media center at Red Bank Regional High School from the mid-1970s to the early '80s. More...

Joyce Lochwood

Mrs. Lochwood, 87, of Middletown, died Dec. 8, 2009, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Manchester, England, she resided in Whiting prior to relocating to Middletown. Mrs. More...

William A. Magee

Mr. Magee, 92, of Red Bank, died Dec. 20, 2009, at home. He was a former owner and partner at Clayton and Magee, Red Bank. Mr. More...

Letters

Catch a ride if you catch a buzz during holidays

The holiday season is supposed to be a time for family, friends, and festive celebrations, but it is unfortunately also a time when there is a tragic jump in the number of alcohol-related highway fatalities each year between Thanksgiving and New Ye More...

Stonewalling continues over Fort Hancock

Once again, National Park Service leaders have proven that they do not believe that they are accountable to the U.S. public, the rightful owners of our national parks. More...

Schools

Gifts for the troops

Clockwise from left: Rumson-Fair Haven High School student Jordyn Blaney boxes up items on Dec. 14 to be sent to U.S. troops serving in Iraq. More...

RBR program preps ELL students for college

LITTLE SILVER — Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) has a large contingent of English Language Learner (ELL) students enrolled in college from its 2009 graduating class, thanks to a special program. More...