WLB resident to head fort reuse agency Full-time executive director to earn $115K plus benefits BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      A U.S. Army veteran who once served at Fort Monmouth has been hired to manage the public-private entity that will oversee future uses of that military base upon its closing. More ...      Long Branch residents Amaryas and Raechel Lebrom, both 16, plant fall flowers along Brighton Avenue on Sept. 23. More ... District appeals NCLB test scores State Dept. of Ed. response to appeal expected by Sept. 30 BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      The Long Branch School District has appealed the status of two district schools that the state said have not met standards set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). More ... 'Yo Soy Latina!' delivers message of unity, acceptance Hispanic Heritage Month performance addresses stereotypes, struggles BY DIANA PICHARDO Correspondent      Six stories of struggle, triumph and courage were delivered at the campus of Monmouth University Sept. 19, each told through the eyes of different fictional female characters defining what it truly means to be Latina in modern society. More ... L.B.: 5 vie for lone council seat      LONG BRANCH - The order in which candidates' names will appear on the ballot in the city's Nov. 7 municipal election for the open council seat was drawn last Wednesday. More ... Two arrested for prostitution at spa      OCEAN TOWNSHIP - An ongoing investigation conducted on the Ocean Day Spa massage parlor located at 3316 Sunset Ave. resulted in the arrest of two individuals for engaging in prostitution and other charges. More ... Candidates want new face on City Council Redevelopment, eminent domain, taxes: issues in L.B. municipal election BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer      LONG BRANCH - Former City Council candidate Ralph DeFillipo is seeking the open seat on council in the November municipal election and says the seat already rightfully belongs to him. More ...      Long Branch's Karen Kucin enjoys a quiet moment at the Brighton Avenue Beach. More ... 2 city residents face drug charges      LONG BRANCH - An ongoing investigation by the city police department came to an end earlier this month with the arrest of two city residents who now face several counts of drug charges. More ... Boro honors police for busting burglars Ten local law enforcers recognized for thwarting burglaries BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      WEST LONG BRANCH - Thanks to the intrepid endeavors by some of the borough's finest, would-be burglars have failed to completely pull off several break-ins to local homes and vehicles. More ... Eatontown has new police sergeant, officer Both will first serve in new posts on one-year, probationary basis BY SUE MORGAN Staff Writer      EATONTOWN -- A 21-year veteran of law enforcement known for his diligent detective work has been promoted to police sergeant. More ...      Dorby Manasso, 18, of Long Branch, plants flowers along Brighton Avenue on Sept. 23. More ... Zoning Board approves affordable home in city Project to be part of low-income program for first-time homebuyers BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       LONG BRANCH - An Asbury Park social services agency will be making one family's dream of owning a home come true in a city neighborhood. More ... Police probing 18 car burglaries      EATONTOWN - Borough police are investigating a rash of burglaries to as many as 18 vehicles parked in two separate locations on Saturday, Aug. 19. More ... Group of underage drinkers arrested      OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Township police have arrested a number of Monmouth University students for drinking. More ... Investigation continues in Cindy Lane fire      OCEAN TOWNSHIP -- Police are investigating a large fire that consumed brush and stored construction materials in a township owned storage yard. More ...