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      May 21, 2008  RSS feed

      SEAN BRADY Evan Devanny, 4, of Aberdeen, flies a kite during the Bay Eco-Festival held May 17 at Cliffwood Beach in Aberdeen and sponsored by Aberdeen Township and the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council. More...
      Pallone, Kyrillos propose legislation, call formoratorium

      Bayshore residents affected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) controversial new flood zone maps are getting bipartisan support from local legislators. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) is calling for a moratorium on FEMA's new flood zone maps, and Sen. Joseph M. Kyrillos Jr. More...

      Big picture windows offer a view of riders putting their mounts through the paces in the indoor arena. A brand-new classroom with a flat-screen TV gives riders the chance to learn through the use of technology. The picturesque picnic area lends a shady rest to visitors as they watch the riders' progress in the outdoor ring. More...


      HOLMDEL- The inquiry into whether the township's fire chief is fit to command or not will continue with yet another executive session of the Holmdel Township Investigation Committee. The committee has scheduled a closed session meeting to hear testimony on May 28 at 7 p.m. Two previous executive session meetings have been held,May 13 and 20. More...


      MATAWAN - While not exactly a financial windfall, the borough of Matawan will gladly take an additional $17,000 in state aid. "Although any increase in state aid is welcome, this will do little to offset the decrease that we were advised of originally in state aid," said Matawan Mayor Paul Buccellato. More...


      Keyport historian describes 19th-century life KEYPORT- Third-graders from Central School caught a glimpse of Keyport without electricity and other modern conveniences, spoke of the rough daily routine in post-Colonial Monmouth County on May 13. More...


      Parton: Installer didn't resume work on field as per board's request

      MIDDLETOWN- It has been almost a half a year sinceMondoUSAbeganwork on the football field at High School North and the Board of Education is telling the company not to come back. OnMay 12, the Board of Education sent the Pennsylvania-based company a notice of default and termination. More...


      The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has hired a company to work with some 60 department heads to develop a vision statement for county operations and detailed, measurable goals for the delivery of services. "This is the perfect follow-up to our 2008 budget that contained a zero tax increase," Freeholder Deputy Director Robert D. Clifton said. More...


      The eighth annual Kids Helping Kids Walk With Ronald will be held at 9 a.m. June 1 at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch and New Brunswick. Participants in the one-mile walk will receive free admission to the park for the remainder of the day. More...
      Once again, as Memorial Day approaches, we are still engaged in combat situations in Iraq and Afghanistan. For better or worse, it's a war on global terrorism, with no end in sight. Whether you're for or against the war, it matters not; our armed forces are serving in harm's way, which brings even more meaning to Memorial Day. More...
      Red State/Blue State
      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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. More...
      Mrs. Bunger, 83, of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, died May 17, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. She was a retired counter clerk at Eli's Bagels, Aberdeen, where she was employed 10 years. Prior to that, she owned and operated Pavilion Restaurant, Glenn Falls, N.Y., for three years. More...
      Christian Brothers Academy's Robby Napp (No. 15) is able to stave off a Red Bank Catholic defender during CBA's 11-4 victory in the Shore Conference Tournament Boys Lacrosse championship game at Toms River North High School on May 17. PHOTO BY CHRIS KELLY More...