CHRIS KELLY staff Ocean Township's Carly Lyster spins away from the St. John Vianney defense during the Spartans' 6-5 win over the Lancers on Saturday in Holmdel. Ocean improved to 3-0 with the win. More ... Chen will issue second eminent domain report Follow-up report will challenge blight designation BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer       Almost a year after the release of a study on the use of eminent domain for redevelopment projects in New Jersey communities like Long Branch, state Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen will follow up with a more in-depth report on the issue. More ... Kochel looks back on record of fiscal stability Ocean Township manager will retire June 1 after 20 years BY LORI ANN OLIWA Staff Writer       OCEAN TOWNSHIP - While property taxes have been rising steadily in most New Jersey municipalities, Township Manager David R. Kochel has bragging rights to a dozen continuous years of tax stability in the township. More ... Woolley House 5K set for May12       OCEAN TOWNSHIP - - The Ocean Township Historical Museum, in partnership with the Ocean Township PTAs, will sponsor the second annual Woolley House 5K Walk/Run Saturday, May 12. The race will take place at Joe Palaia Park beginning at 9 a.m. The pre-entry fee for the race is $15 and i... More ... Breen reappointed to NJN Foundation       Jeffrey R. Breen has been reappointed as a trustee of the NJN Foundation Board, the fundraising arm of NJN Public Television and Radio. He has been a trustee since October 1996. NJN is New Jersey's sole statewide television broadcast network. More ... Gotti Kelley       Green Scene April 2007: Bold foliage with an attitude Spring is the time for renewal, a chance to make your garden the best yet. An abundance of new cultivars are available on the market and one of the hottest trends is foliage. More ... Boro: Fieldstone Court tract too small for park Council will proceed with plans to sell 2-acre parcel BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer       EATONTOWN - - A 2-acre parcel at the end of the Fieldstone Court cul-de-sac owned by the borough is not suitable for use as a public park, according to the Parks and Recreation Committee. More ... Give your beach a clean sweep! COA seeks volunteers for Spring Beach Sweeps       SANDY HOOK - Clean Ocean Action (COA) invites organizations and citizens to participate in the 22nd annual Spring Beach Sweeps April 28, at sites along the New Jersey coast from Old Bridge to Cape May. The sweeps begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. More ... Runners brave cold for 10th Sgt. Pat's run       LONG BRANCH - - The 10th annual Sgt. Pat's 5K run and two-mile fitness walk to honor slain Long Branch Police Sgt. Patrick King took place April 7 on the Long Branch Promenade and boardwalk. Maureen King said she was thrilled about the turnout at the event, which is held each year in m... More ... NFIB escalates opposition to eminent domain Local businesses are encouraged to fight for tougher laws BY LORI ANNE OLIWA Correspondent       A group of local business owners gathered in Brielle March 20 to participate in an interactive and educational forum on the controversial issue of eminent domain. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted the event, due mostly to increasing concerns from their m... More ... Bada bing! Tony's a 'hit' in Long Branch       LONG BRANCH - This city by the sea can add one more accolade to a list that stretches back to its golden age as a resort town for the rich and powerful - the final episode of "The Sopranos. More ... Acting the part Renegade Readers Theater is a radical staged reading series BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer       A group of seven students from five area schools got a crash course in live theater when they spent an intense two weeks rehearsing for a staged reading at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. More ...