Pedestrian, 75, dies after vehicle hits him in Aberdeen    Posted on 2009-05-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
ABERDEEN — A 75-year-old township man died Friday night after he was hit by a vehicle as he tried to cross Lloyd Road, police said. Philip J. Shiffman of Van Brakle Road was pronounced dead at Bayshore Community Hospital...... Full story...

Bid to save historic buildings under way    Posted on 2009-05-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
LONG BRANCH — Negotiations to preserve two of three historic buildings slated to be moved from the former Takanassee Beach Club are continuing, but Monmouth County has already committed to taking one of the old U.S. Lifesaving...... Full story...

Long Branch mayor eyes environmental panel    Posted on 2009-05-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
LONG BRANCH — Mayor Adam Schneider said he is likely going to create a city Environmental Commission, which would be staffed by volunteer residents who would expand upon work that has been undertaken by the mayor'...... Full story...

Student to be charged in fight    Posted on 2009-05-05
Source: Ashbury Park Press
KEANSBURG — A 16-year-old student knocked another boy down in the school hallway and stomped on his head this morning, police said. The victim, who is also 16-years-old, briefly lost consciousness and was taken to Jersey...... Full story...

Ceremony at site of shooting reset    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
RED BANK: The dedication of Unity Way at the site of a November 2007 shooting has been rescheduled to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Mayor Pasquale Menna said. The ceremony was postponed because of poor weather. Dedication of the sign marking...... Full story...

Marine summer programs offered    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
SANDY HOOK: The Marine Academy of Science and Technology at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, will offer its summertime Ocean Science programs to students who have completed sixth, seventh or eighth grade by June. The four five-day...... Full story...

Emergency drill in Manalapan helps residents prepare for deadly virus    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
MANALAPAN — Township Health Officer David Richardson says he can never be too prepared for a catastrophe. That likely explains why some 60 members of the township Office of Emergency Management and the Manalapan Medical...... Full story...

Seniors at Shrewsbury nursing home hold food drive    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
SHREWSBURY — Martha Ricciardelli may not be the healthiest she has ever been now that she is living her golden years, but she believes she is fortunate because she is cared for and not starving. "I enjoy helping people...... Full story...

In bid to reduce costs, addiction-treatment agencies merge    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
MARLBORO — The New Hope Foundation in Marlboro and Epiphany House in Long Branch and Asbury Park have merged the administration of their addiction-treatment facilities to improve operations and operate more economically...... Full story...

Bus driver is indicted in sex abuse of passenger    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
FREEHOLD — An East Brunswick man was indicted by a Monmouth County grand jury Friday on charges he sexually abused a 26-year-old woman who has Down syndrome while she waited on a bus to go home. Chinuphai Patel, 49, is...... Full story...

N.J. monument honors mothers whose children died in wars    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
NORTH HANOVER — Sadly missed. Always loved. Never forgotten. That is a phrase etched on a monument unveiled Sunday at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in honor of Gold Star Mothers - those who have...... Full story...

Police break up teen drinking parties    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Police said they broke up two underage drinking parties late last month after receiving calls from neighbors about loud parties. Around 12:25 a.m. April 25, police went to a Jerome Avenue home in the...... Full story...

Monmouth residents may shred documents Saturday in Aberdeen    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
ABERDEEN: Anyone wishing to discard documents can attend the Monmouth County paper shredding event Saturday in Aberdeen. Paper shredding will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aberdeen's town hall just off Atlantic Avenue...... Full story...

Trenton man arrested after leading police on a 90-mile chase    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
Police arrested a Trenton man who they say led officers on a roughly 90-mile chase through three counties in a stolen vehicle, taking swigs from a bottle of rum as he drove down the Garden State Parkway. Police in Monmouth...... Full story...

Organic community vegetable garden is growing in Keyport    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
KEYPORT — Got vegetables? The borough's Garden Club certainly has, with its new community vegetable garden set to officially launch its first official season at 10 a.m. June 6.Keyport's garden will produce organic...... Full story...

Cops: Freehold man tried to fill fake prescription    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
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Tax hike, spending cuts expected in Howell budget    Posted on 2009-05-04
Source: Ashbury Park Press
HOWELL — The Township Council is expected to introduce a $41.04 million budget Tuesday, May 5, a 6 percent decrease from the current year's $43.7 million spending plan. But the budget comes with $19.4 million needed...... Full story...

12 spar for Asbury council seats    Posted on 2009-05-03
Source: Ashbury Park Press
ASBURY PARK - The upcoming May 12 City Council election will test voter resolve for five incumbents who believe their stable and honest leadership freed the city of past graft and corruption, allowing investors, residents,...... Full story...

SPRING BLOSSOMS    Posted on 2009-05-03
Source: Ashbury Park Press
It was a night to remember for scores of young women who made their debut at the 59th annual Monmouth County Cotillion ball Saturday night. Dressed in their finest, the debutantes, representing 14 different high schools, along...... Full story...

Freehold Regional votes some more equal than others    Posted on 2009-05-03
Source: Ashbury Park Press
ENGLISHTOWN — When the Freehold Regional High School District school board appoints a new member to fill its latest vacancy, six new members will have occupied five seats this year. Political calculations will naturally...... Full story...

Another year passes for unresolved murder case of girl    Posted on 2009-05-03
Source: Ashbury Park Press
ASBURY PARK — The date May 2 holds a somber meaning for Penny and James Dees. Exactly 17 years ago to the day, the Dees' 12-year-old daughter Quiana was found murdered in a vacant lot on Washington Avenue and Fischer...... Full story...

Woman seriously injured in Colts Neck crash    Posted on 2009-05-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
COLTS NECK — Police are looking for witnesses to a one-car accident on Route 18 Friday afternoon. Meryl Griffin, 59, of Marlboro, was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment of injuries...... Full story...

High school students get \"Rude Awakening\    Posted on 2009-05-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
SANDY HOOK — The devastating memory of that brisk autumn night remains clear in the minds of both Lindsay Capatasto and Nicole Spinelli. With more people in the vehicle than a provisional license allows, Capatasto, 17...... Full story...

AROUND TOWN    Posted on 2009-05-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
Hospital to hold public meetingRED BANK: Riverview Medical Center will hold its annual public meeting at 6 p.m. May 14. The meeting is open to the general public and will be held in Blaisdell Auditorium. Free valet parking...... Full story...

Lakewood man sentenced for driving under influence of cocaine    Posted on 2009-05-02
Source: Ashbury Park Press
FREEHOLD — A Lakewood man was sent to prison for seven years Friday for driving while under the influence of cocaine and causing an accident - with his 6-year old daughter in the front seat - which seriously hurt a 78...... Full story...