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December 31, 2009
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Richard Murray, 2, of Colts Neck, looks over one of the train sets that was on display during the annual holiday exhibition, including Christmas trees and model train sets, at the Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, on Dec. 26. More...
Board prez says district is scrutinizing all expenditures

The Matawan-Aberdeen Board of Education unanimously denied on Dec. 21 a motion to institute district-wide teacher collaboration pairs. The pairs would have comprised two teachers who would have been paid $20 an hour to meet during a common planning time to discuss academic initiatives in the lang... More...


Asst. administrator says decision could double future payment

The standoff between Middletown Township Committee members continued at the Dec. 21 meeting as the Democratic minority refused to pass an emergency appropriation to fund $550,000 in insurance claims. At its Dec. 21 meeting, the committee voted 3-2 in support of a $550,000 emergency appropriation,... More...


Friends of ill person will receive immunity if they call for help and remain at the scene

The serious ramifications of the underage drinking problem that exists in New Jersey reach far and wide, ranging from inappropriate behavior that leads to trouble, and in some instances, to death. A bill sponsored by state Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) that was signed into law by G... More...


MIDDLETOWN — As debate about health care reform rages across the nation, Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (D-13th District) said she is concerned about a critical medical issue facing New Jersey's residents. "New Jersey is facing its own homegrown health care crisis. Our state is losing doctors at... More...


Lunch Break, a local nonprofit that provides meals, clothing and other services for struggling individuals and families in Monmouth County, announced that Whole Foods Market, Middletown, will be donating a portion of its sales on Jan. 6 to the Red Bankbased nonprofit. More...
Most of us view the Jersey Shore as a place for a summer vacation or a day at the beach. But to Derickson W. Bennett, the coast was much more: a complex ecosystem, a habitat for wildlife and a way of life. Our coast lost what may have been its greatest advocate when Dery passed away on Dec. 15 at ... More...
Mr. Borys, 41, of Middletown, died Dec. 28, 2009, at Care One King James, Middletown. He was raised in Monmouth Beach. Mr. Borys was a county network administrator for the County of Monmouth, Freehold. He was an Eagle Scout in Tower Hill Boy Scout Troop No. 67, Red Bank. Surviving are his parents,... More...
Students, staff, faculty plan surprise for Seabee
MIDDLETOWN — Justin Mayer, a teacher at Bayshore Middle School, joined the Navy Reserve because he enjoys the sense of teamwork that comes from the military. Before he reports to active duty next month, the school community teamed up to give the Navy Seabee a proper send-off on Dec. 23. More...
On the heels of its outstanding finish last season that led to the Handchen Cup championship, the Middletown High School South ice hockey team is off to a 4-0-1 start this winter. With much of the same lineup back, the Eagles are coming off a 4-3 success against Red Bank Catholic on Sunday at the... More...