• Broadway Arts tries to steady finances

    Foreclosure action filed by lender against developer BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Broadway Arts Center (BAC) is reorganizing financing after a foreclosure action was filed against the Long Branch developer by a lender. Todd Katz, a principal in Broadway Arts, confirmed the reorganization and said the shuffle made necessary by the filing of the foreclosure…

  • Spartans show balance in fast start

    BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer Over the last two weeks, the Ocean Township High School Spartans showed us exactly why they have such high expectations for themselves this season. In beating a trio of quality opponents in Neptune, Brick Township and Manchester, the Spartans displayed explosiveness on offense and a strong defensive front, improving to…

  • When push comes to shove

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Monmouth Regional High School’s Matt Showanes tries to stave off a defender during a road game against Long Branch High School on Sept. 25. Right: Long Branch High School’s Decon Clark runs past a trio of Monmouth Regional High School defenders.

  • Alan J. Nuccio

    Mr. Nuccio, 60, of Eatontown, died Sept. 16, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. He was a social studies/history teacher for 29 years at Manalapan High School, and received the Teacher of the Year Award. Mr. Nuccio is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Michelle;…

  • NPS pushing its ‘worst idea’ at Fort Hancock

    As we celebrate our national parks with Ken Burns’ documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” the National Park Service single-mindedly pursues its own “worst idea” — commercial development at Sandy Hook. In a transparent attempt to give James Wassel and his inexperienced and underfunded company a 60- year lease for 36 Fort Hancock buildings…

  • Mended Hearts to meet Oct. 22 at center

    The Mended Hearts support organization of heart patients, their families, health professionals and other interested individuals will meet at noon Oct. 22 in room B104- 05 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. A light lunch will be served at the free meeting. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 800- 362-8677.

  • ‘Monmouth, Manhattan & More’

    “The Rider” by Robert Grunke An exhibit of fine art photography and photo collages by Robert Grunke and Vicky Culver is at the Terner House Gallery of the Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road. “Monmouth, Manhattan & More” will run through Oct. 23 at the gallery. The magic of Manhattan and the scenic beauty of…

  • Quick response limits damage at Takanassee

    Cause of fire at Boathouse building under investigation BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Firefighters from Long Branch and Deal were able to contain a fire that threatened one of the historic buildings at the Takanassee Beach Club site on Ocean Avenue on Friday. PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff A fire that broke out in the…

  • Special event at speedway Oct. 24

    Wall Stadium promoter Jim Morton has announced a change in format for the upcoming “Tommy Comerford Memorial” set for Oct. 24. Instead of the originally announced 150-lap distance, race organizers have decided to present two 66-lap main events offering each winner a $6,600 payday. A total purse of $40,000 is up for grabs at present…

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