July 1, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Playthings of the past at N.J. Vietnam Era Museum

Toys from 1960s-70s on display through Aug. 21 at Holmdel educational center

If you remember the thrill of eating your first Easy-Bake cake or the pungent odor of a freshly fired cap gun, you’ll enjoy the current traveling exhibit at the New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center in Holmdel. More...

T.F. considering installing solar panels at boro hall

Mayor: Further study warranted to investigate costs vs. savings

TINTON FALLS — Despite an upfront cost of over $5 million, some Tinton Falls officials believe that installing solar panels at Borough Hall will save money. More...

Food drive to be held as part of fair

While it’s usually fun and games at the Monmouth County Fair, this year residents are invited to join the MonmouthCounty Park System and the Monmouth County 4-H Association in helping local families in need by contributing to a Food and Fund Dr More...

CBA begins construction on new library, science labs

Phase two of Project 50th expected to be completed by September 2011

MIDDLETOWN — After celebrating its 50th anniversary, administrators at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) are looking toward the next 50 by beginning construction on a new library and science laboratories. More...

Community can experience living history at WWII center

Brookdale Community College’s Center for World War II Studies and Conflict Resolution will present a 65th anniversary commemoration, “Last Battles in the Pacific – 1945” and “The Start of a New War – 1950.” More...

in the service •••

Coast Guard Seaman Meghan C. Rooney, daughter of Maryjane Gallo of Little Silver and Charles H. Rooney of Sea Bright, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May. More...

‘Letters About Literature’ essay winners honored

Six Monmouth County students were among the finalists in the “Letters About Literature” essay contest at a special reception last week sponsored by the New Jersey Center for the Book. More...

Columns

For some men, the other woman is just a voice

CODA  GREG BEAN

It turns out I’m relatively normal after all — at least in this contentious regard. More...

Sports

Fort Hancock not accessible, but Alamo is

Arecent front-page article in the local press described the nearly $1 million renovation of a building at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook. Much to my dismay, however, this building was renovated with no accessible entrance or pathway. R ep. Frank J. More...

Ocean Sports Academy splits ABCCL doubleheader

The Toms River Hurricanes and Ocean Sports Academy Marlins split their Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League doubleheader on Sunday afternoon in Toms River. More...

Summer action heating up at Monmouth Park 49

With the anticipation building for the Aug. 1 Grade 1 IZOD Haskell Invitational, Monmouth Park’s marqee event of the 2010 meet, the projected level of competition got a major upgrade on Sunday. More...

Photo

Graduates line up to receive their diplomas at Red Bank Regional High School’s 2010 graduation ceremony held on campus Monday, June 21. More...

Food pantry: Have wheels, will travel this summer

Mobile food bank unit to target senior citizens

Minnie Daniels, 82, walks 1.2 miles to Foodtown to get her groceries. With so many seniors, like Daniels, struggling to find transportation and funds to buy food, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties unveiled its mobile pantry last week. More...

L.B., O’port officials get pollution update

OCEANPORT — Officials from both Long Branch and Oceanport were given an exclusive tour last week of the $20 million project designed to eliminate runoff from Monmouth Park that is the cause of pollution in Branchport Creek. More...

Bayshore Jointure finds a new home in Monmouth County

TINTON FALLS — It’s the end of an era for the Bayshore Jointure Commission — and the beginning of a new one. More...

Open space grant applications sought

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is soliciting applications from municipalities wishing to compete for a share of $2 million from the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Program to create, expand and improve local par More...

Camp close to home this summer

Enjoy the fun of camping under the stars at the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. More...

Locals draw line in the sand over drilling

BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — A lifelong county resident was joined last weekend at the beach by many other concerned citizens protesting offshore drilling in New Jersey. More...

stork club •••

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, announces the birth of a daughter May 6 to Rocio J. Ramirez-Flores and Severiano Vazquez of Little Silver. More...

‘Rock to Prevent’ concert takes place Aug. 11

OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Prevention First will host its second annual benefit concert, “Rock to Prevent,” on Wednesday, Aug. 11, in Festival Plaza at Pier Village in Long Branch. More...

Bulletin Board

Freedom Fest Fair to host blood drive

The Freedom Fest State Fair will host the Central Jersey Blood Center blood drive from 5 to 9 p.m. July 6 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524, Allentown-Clarksburg Road, Allentown. More...

NOTES

NJ Transit will operate nine additional North Jersey Coast Line trains on July 3 and will offer a special convenient ticket option to accommodate spectators attending the Ka- Boom fireworks display. More...

July packed with free events at park system

In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, the Monmouth County Park System invites area residents to the following free activities planned for July: More...

Obituaries

Lois V. Cordasco

Mrs. Cordasco, of Manchester, died June 21, 2010, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. She was a member of Ocean Christian Community Church in Toms River. Mrs. Cordasco was predeceased by her husband, Richard A Cordasco Sr., in 2005. More...

Katherine Elizabeth Price

Mrs. Price, 87, of Highlands, died June 21, 2010, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She held a number of jobs in the area, including as a secretary at Patterson Army Hospital, a home health aide, a dialysis technician, and an assistant to Dr. More...

Edward Tackman

Mr. Tackman, 37, of Laurence Harbor, died June 21, 2010, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark. He was a maintenance tech for an office equipment company. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Old Bridge. Mr. More...

Letters

Speak up now to save high school athletic assoc.

It is sad that an elected politician has made his major political priority an attack of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. More...

Schools

Reaching high

Left: Valedictorian Eugene Vaios gives a speech at Red Bank Regional High School’s 2010 graduation ceremony on Monday June 21. Above: Julianne Malley receives her diploma with enthusiasm. More...