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July 3, 2008
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In the doghouse
Monmouth County SPCA volunteer Lauren Blann chains herself to one of the doghouses as part of the "Chain-Off 2008" protest against the cruel treatment of dogs held in Eatontown on June 28. More...
Public access restored at former beach club site
Mayor: Fence on Tak. property aimed to protect historic structures
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

Local fishermen have their beach access restored at the Takanassee oceanfront site in Long Branch after being denied entry at the fishing "hot spot" by a newly erected fence. More...

Construction of MAC celebrated by Mon U.
A small evergreen tree was placed on highest point of activity center
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

EATONTOWN - With construction moving forward according to schedule, Monmouth University's newest expansion project is expected to be completed in fall 2009. More...


BOE and employees agree on contract
School district employees will pay portion of health-care benefits
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - School district employees will not have to pay for dental and prescription coverage, but they will pay a portion of their healthcare benefits under the terms of a new contract. More...


Tumor Center debuts art classes for children

LONG BRANCH - The Monmouth Medical Center's David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center is offering "Art is Good: Classes About Art and You." The center at the Long Branch hospital is launching the new program to assist children experiencing the loss of a loved one from a brain tumor, or living with some... More...


'Chain-Off 2008'

PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff More...


Public opinion sought on county's direction

Development of a strategic plan for Monmouth County has begun, and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders will be relying heavily on input from residents to help develop a plan aimed at improving county services and identifying efficiencies that can be implemented. More...


 Bulletin Board
•MMC to offer Internet health, stop-smoking programs
Frederic Pachman, director of the Altschul Medical Library at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), Long Branch, will present "Health Information on the Internet: The Good, The Bad and The 'Don't Go There,'" 1-3 p.m. July 9 at SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. More...
•GOTCC presents area students with scholarships
•Foundation to hold Kids Activities Day July 26
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 Letters
•Agency gives tips to avoid underage drinking
Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during June and July than at any other time of the year? Keeping teens occupied and supervised helps to ensure they have a safe summer. By involving teens in a variety of alcohol-free activities - such as sports, summer camps, and... More...
•Facts about oil crisis are deceitful spin
•Homeowner sounds off against Schneider's radio talk
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 Editorials
•Coda
With Chinese food, it's often lost in translation
My grandmother on my father's side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. Her town was a true melting pot on account of the fact that it drew laborers from all over the world who worked on the Union Pacific ... More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•Red State/Blue State
Windfall profits tax won't ease your pain at the pump
A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. More...
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 Arts / Zest
•In the Arts
The New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, is presenting the world premiere of the musical "The Little Hours" by David Bucknam, based on several short stories by Dorothy Parker, July 10 through Aug. 17. Regular performances run Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 ... More...
•Summer Shakespeare on the lawn
•L.B. poetry series July 23, 30
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 Sports
•Trying to get a grip
Lakewood BlueClaws shortstop Freddy Galvis is charged with an error as he bobbles the ball trying to get the force at second base in a recent game against the Lake County Captains. Heading into this week's play, the BlueClaws' record sits at 43-38, which is good for third place in South Atlantic L... More...
•Girls area lax teams had strong showing in spring
•Summertime is the right time for ABCCL action
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