December 31, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

Law tosses lifeline to underage drinkers

Friends of ill person will receive immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

The serious ramifications of the underage drinking problem that exists in New Jersey reach far and wide, ranging from inappropriate behavior that leads to trouble, and in some instances, to death. More...

County library commission honors supporters

The Monmouth County Library Board of Commissioners recently honored the memory of two longtime supporters of the county library system. T he commissioners noted with sorrow More...

Jewish Heritage Museum announces education fund

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County has received a generous gift from Freehold Township resident Dr. Melvin L. Druin and his family for the establishment of the Marilyn Druin Memorial Fund for Education. More...

Boro extends four-day workweek for employees

Menna: Cost savings $15K-$18K per year
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RED BANK — The Borough Council during its Dec. 22 meeting unanimously passed a resolution continuing a four-day workweek schedule for most borough employees over the next six months. More...

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Emmett Feldman, 6, of Rumson, enjoys a ride down the sledding hill at Holmdel Park on Dec. 24. More...

Trump National provides gifts for ‘little soldiers’

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School-use fee talks continue

Travel team would request refund if twp. gets free or reduced-fee facility use
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

Millstone Township recreation programs can continue using the schools while the Board of Education discusses facility-use fees with the governing body. More...

Woman's best friend and lifesaver

Golden retriever helped detect cancer and nurse owner back to health
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

If there is a heaven, Brandy is resting at God's feet. More than a friend, confidante and giver of unconditional love, the golden retriever was a lifesaver. More...

Arts groups press state to make good on grants

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Representatives of area arts organizations say the freezing of $14 million in state grants as a result of Nee Jersey's budget crisis has created a financial emergency for the arts that will trickle down to local economies. More...

Prostate cancer support group meets

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The CentraState prostate cancer support group provides education and support for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. More...

Assistance available for new moms in need

While many women feel a sense of elation throughout their pregnancy, for some women, the periods before, during and after pregnancy are anything but happy. More...

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Ever want to slap a landlord? Apparently we do.

Bloopers • ADELE YOUNG

At this time every year, we like to look back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into a few of Greater Media Newspapers' publications during the year. More...

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Sports

Local boys hoops teams are off and running

High school boys basketball teams win big during holiday season
BY DOUG MCKENZIE Staff Writer

With the holiday season upon us, there are several local high school boys basketball teams looking to get a head start on a championship season. More...

RFH, Shore, RBC chasing tourney titles

With the high school basketball season now in full swing, some local girls teams are looking strong early on in their respective holiday tournaments. More...

Allentown Redbirds make history

BY JANE MEGGTITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — The young men who made history received accolades from the township last week. The Allentown Redbirds Junior Midgets and their proud families filled the meeting room at the Dec. More...

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Schools

Monmouth Regional H.S. suits may add privacy claim

Female employees say they were taped by hidden camera
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

The attorney representing three female employees suing the Monmouth Regional High School District in Tinton Falls said last week that two of the complaints may be amended to add allegations of invasion of privacy. More...

Greg Mortenson to speak at Brookdale

Best-selling author and philanthropist Greg Mortenson will visit Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 for a meet-andgreet with the college community. More...

Rumson Country Day expansion under way

Project to be carried out in three phases
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

RUMSON — Rumson Country Day School (RCDS) is in the midst of a capital building campaign to support a 20,000-squarefoot expansion to the Bellevue Avenue campus. More...

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Bill Milius, of Toms River, takes a group on a classic horse-and-carriage ride through the downtown area of Red Bank, on Dec. 12. More...

R.B. council approves pay raises

Resident asks for taxpayer summit
BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Red Bank’s nonunion employees got an early Christmas present last week when the Borough Council unanimously approved an annualized 3 percent salary increase at the Dec. 22 meeting. More...

Marijuana and cash seized in Red Bank arrests

RED BANK — Five borough residents were arrested Dec. 15 and charged with narcotics related offenses as a result of a threemonth cooperative investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Red Bank Police Department. More...

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Rockit! for Kids will hold auditions for the 2010 winter rock program from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. More...

Few left on Human Rts. Commission in Mid’town

Embattled advocate of disabled regains seat after lawsuit settled
BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer

The township’s Civil Rights Commission, the oldest in New Jersey, will see its membership continue to dwindle beginning next year because the Township Committee has not appointed any new members in at least two years. More...

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Bill Milius, Toms River, takes a group on a classic horse and carriage ride through the downtown area of Red Bank on Dec. 12. More...

Fair Haven’s doughboy memorial featured in video

FAIR HAVEN — The borough’s World War I statue, “The Spirit of the American Doughboy,” is featured in the latest installment of the county’s online history project, “These Historic Places.” More...

Students play Santa to children at shelter

Shop classes make wooden toys for disadvantaged children
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

Allentown High School's wood shop looked more like Santa Claus' workshop last week. Students in three of Charles Kirkpatrick's shop classes were busy Dec. More...

Catch the geocaching wave

High-tech hide-and-seek game happening locally and around the world
BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer

The treasure hunt is on, and seekers are being led to a spot along the Roosevelt Woodland Trail. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt being played throughout the world by outdoor explorers. More...

Three plans put forward for soccer field restrooms

One plan involves concession stand for soccer, lacrosse teams
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer

UPPER FREEHOLD — Some changes may have to be made to a proposed project at the Mark Harbourt Soccer Complex, as the architect's estimates for the work have come in higher than anticipated. More...

Trauma survivor finds 'Heaven Exists'

BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer

Life has changed dramatically for Little Silver, Monmouth County, resident Noelle McNeil, whose recovery from a near-fatal accident is chronicled in her inspirational new book. "When the lights went out on Aug. 2, 2005, I had it all. More...

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Allentown Art Guild hosts exhibit at winery

The Allentown Art Guild will host Visions of Hope, an art exhibit that will run through Jan. 7 at the Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt. More...

Singers can audition for cabaret event

Adults are welcome to audition for a cabaret fundraising event 1-5 p.m. Jan. 10 at Cornerstone Music Studios, 358 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone. For further information, email GandPWhalen@ verizon.net. More...

Embroiderers' Guild will meet Jan. 4

The Embroiderers' Guild of America - Monmouth Chapter's evening group will meet from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Members will work on projects in preparation for "A Celebration of Stitches" exhibit. More...

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Obituaries

Michael J. McCrink

Mr. McCrink, 84, of Red Bank, died Dec. 8, 2009, at home. He was employed in the advertising and sales fields in various industries, including the advent of personal computing. Mr. McCrink was predeceased by a sister, Mary Naedele. More...

Mildred F. Hopkins

Mrs. Hopkins, 88, of Red Bank, died Dec. 19, 2009, in Whippany. Born in Tinton Falls, she was raised in Red Bank and the Port Monmouth section of Middletown. Mrs. More...

Dery Bennett

Mr. Bennett, of Fair Haven, died Dec. 15, 2009. He served in the U.S. Navy as a “frogman,” the forerunner to the Navy Seals, until 1956, and was the executive director of the American Littoral Society from 1968-2003. More...

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Letters

Rescue groups should offer lifetime support

As hard as this is to write, sadly it is long overdue. The total years in the rescue community of the individuals contributing to this email is well over 100, so please listen with an open mind. More...

Coastal conservation trailblazer: Dery Bennett

Most of us view the Jersey Shore as a place for a summer vacation or a day at the beach. But to Derickson W. Bennett, the coast was much more: a complex ecosystem, a habitat for wildlife and a way of life. More...

The Upper Freehold Regional School District is not Shangri-La

Is the Upper Freehold Regional School District (UFRSD) Shangri-La? Your recent article about the district seemed to state this as a fact. More...

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