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      March 26, 2009  RSS feed

      Lancers back atop New Jersey hoops
      St. John Vianney captures Tournament of Champions crown at Izod Center
      Last year was about restoring the reputation of the St. John Vianney High School girls basketball team. A 12th state championship and a trip to the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions semifinals did that for the Lancers. This year, however, nothing short of a Tournament of Champions title would suffice. More...
      Expert calls report on future of Bell Labs site 'suspect.'
      BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

      A recent report that advised the demolition of the former Bell Labs building in Holmdel is drawing criticism from stakeholders and observers of the site's redevelopment. More...

      'Glocca Morra by the Bay'

      PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Clockwise from top: Tim Regan, former Keyport fire chief, served as grand marshal for the borough's St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 21. The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch marched along Front Street. Murphy Dollear, Keyport, showed his Celtic spirit. Nicole McWalters, Middletown, toots a horn as the parade passes by. More...


      Historical society to auction items, offer appraisals
      BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer

      HOLMDEL — Residents will have the opportunity to have their household treasures appraised and to donate antique items to the township Historical Society's upcoming "Antiques: Appraisals and Auction" event. To help raise funds to restore the old St. More...


       Bulletin Board
      • Volunteers needed for VIP cleanup March 28
      Bayonet Farm Committee and Holmdel Department of Parks and Recreation are seeking volunteers for the newly created Holmdel Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program. Holmdel has several municipal parks, farms with public access, greenway trails and a nature preserve. Volunteers are needed to help keep parks and trails clean, safe and inviting to the public. More...
      • Logos sought for 'Buy Middletown' campaign
      • Open house at BCC slated for March 29
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       Letters
      • Voters must reverse course of bloated state govt.
      For the second year in a row, Gov. Corzine has delivered a crushing blow to Middletown by proposing another enormous cut in municipal aid. It should be noted that the very term "municipal aid" is actually a misnomer. More...
      • 'Convenience charge' is not saving NJ money
      • Women deserve more than a month for achievements
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       Obituaries
      • Joanne M. Price Steunenberg
      Mrs. Steunenberg, 76, of Tinton Falls, died March 23, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was employed as an employment representative at Bell Labs, Holmdel, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of Bell Labs. She resided in Middletown, prior to relocating to Tinton Falls in 2008. More...
      • Katherine "Katie" E. Zimmerman
      • Mary E. Marotta Donofrio
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       Schools
      • Middletown school budget at 10-year low
      District spending plan proposes 2.6 percent increase
      MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Education is proposing a budget that will be the district's lowest proposed tax increase in the past decade. The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its 2009-2010 budget at the March 31 voting meeting. More...
      • article has image District seeks bids for busing private school students
      • Hazlet school officials stump for budget
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       Sports
      • article has image Magicians of basketball
      ERIC SUCAR staff The Harlem Globetrotters put on an exhibition before a large crowd at the Robert Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, March 17. Clockwise from top left: Bear Butler, Special K Daley (center), Tiny Lawrence (center), Special K Daley and Scooter Christensen More...
      • article has image Colts give their all, fall short against state's best team
      • Eagles are once again a force in Shore area
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       Business
      • Boro Council divided over no-biz ordinance
      Measure would bar council members from doing business with boro
      MATAWAN — The Borough Council is divided over a proposed ordinance that would prohibit a business relationship between the borough and council members, with some officials saying the measure benefits local politicians, while others claim it is aimed at certain council members. More...
      • Sports Shorts
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