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August 21, 2008
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CHRIS KELLY staff Marseille Gilbert, of Long Branch, gets a little bug-eyed as she looks at a black widow spider. More...
Ocean Twp. to file suit against former mayor
Town seeking damages from convicted officials
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer

Ocean Township Council is taking steps to file a civil suit against former Mayor Terrance Weldon and other individuals implicated in an extortion scheme that rocked the township in 2002. The council voted unanimously 3-0 at its Aug. 11 meeting in favor of a resolution hiring the Livingston-based ... More...


Jewish Heritage Museum to open in Freehold Twp.
BY AMY ROSEN Staff Writer

The corner of West Main Street (Route 537) and Wemrock Road in Freehold Township has changed a great deal since the 1800s when the Levi Solomon farmhouse and barn sat close to the road. More...


City residents rejoice in wake of court ruling
Long Branch officials discussing how to proceed with eminent domain case
BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer

LONG BRANCH — Beachfront property owners crowded City Council chambers last week in the wake of a court ruling that the homeowners say is a step in the right direction. More...


 Bulletin Board
•Entries now accepted for next Rock'n Music Idol
Entries are now being accepted for Rock'n Music Idol 2008-09 for students ages 7-17. The competition is a music talent search in the categories of guitar, bass, drum, keys/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. It consists of an audition process where contestants are judged based on style, techniqu... More...
•Let the Kids Cook! Series to begin in September
•Blood drive slated for Aug. 23 in Long Branch
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 Letters
•Vision check can open doors for children
I'm writing to commend Gov. Jon Corzine for recently declaring August Children's Vision and Learning Month in New Jersey. The goal of this observance is to help educate parents and teachers about the critical link between vision and learning. More...
•Public encouraged to join Race for the Cure
•Children of New Jersey need advocates to prevent child abuse
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 Editorials
•Even in real life, good guys sometimes win the battle
I got the most wonderful note this week from Lori Ann Vendetti, one of the homeowners in Long Branch who has been fighting the good fight to keep her home from being taken by eminent domain to make way for high-priced condominiums. More...
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 Red State / Blue State
•There's really no excuse for them gettin' frisky
State conservative Dave Simpson — a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist — and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now I'm confused all over again, Old Pal. More...
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 Arts / Zest
•'Art Two Ways' at boro hall
Artists Mary Ann Russo of Middletown and Cecilia Swatton of Red Bank will each exhibit a collection of work in a two-person show running through September at Little Silver Borough Hall, 480 Prospect Ave. More...
•IN THE ARTS
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 Obituaries
•Kathleen Hawxhurst Glendinning
Mrs. Glendinning, 48, of the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, died July 25, 2008, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, she resided in Eatontown, prior to relocating to Port Monmouth 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Kerry Glendinning; two sons and one daughter-i... More...
•Joseph M. Marotta Sr.
•Florence L. Stapleton
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 Sports
•Making a connection
Shore Regional's Todd Juliano makes contact with a pitch during the Monmouth vs. Ocean American Legion Baseball All-Star Game held at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on Aug. 9. ERIC SUCAR staff More...
•Monmouth Univ. soccer squads picked to win NEC
•Honest Man beats Grasshopper in Iselin Stakes at Monmouth
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