Oceanport News

OCEANPORT - New Jersey gambling industry representatives are meeting Wednesday to discuss the challenges posed by neighboring states.

OCEANPORT, N.J. - The one word not mentioned during a meeting of the commission charged with saving New Jersey's horse racing industry - "racino" - is the very one that helped trigger the group's creation.

Police have charged three teens with stealing alcohol and money from boats docked at a local yard.

For 10-year-old Ashley DeSantis, it was a proud moment when she took part in this year's public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Even though rocker Milan Lazistan of North Plainfield co-wrote and performed the theme song for the new MavTV show 'Body Shots,'' which features bikini-clad hosts discussing alcohol, he didn't receive a free beer nor a date with a host.

State Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy today announced the elimination of 13 school districts, including Sea Bright and Mantoloking, that were operating without any schools and with a relatively low number of students.

One of the most anticipated summer rock festivals is coming back home to the Shore on July 19.

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OCEANPORT, N.J. Jockey Eddie Castro tied a Monmouth Park record by riding six winners on Sunday, including At the Disco in the $60,000 Bernie Dowd Handicap.

OCEANPORT, N.J. Our Edge outdueled Gone Astray in the stretch to win the $70,000 Coronado's Quest Stakes by a head at Monmouth Park on Saturday.

On a MySpace page devoted to singer/songwriters Dan and Michael Flannery, you can find a list of their musical influences: The Beatles, the Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, They Might Be Giants, The Flaming Lips, Johnny Cash.

At first, her retro-flavored soul stylings may bring thoughts of Amy Winehouse, Duffy or Adele to mind, but New Jersey's own Jillian Rhys is quick to point out that her music is cut from a different cloth than that of her peers from across the pond.

Dolphins have returned to the Shrewsbury River, according to a report on RedBankGreen.com . The report said a pod of about six was spotted Sunday afternoon.

In as borough as small as this one, only five votes are needed to receive a write-in nomination, as Kimberly Wood condominium resident Lester T. Cox undoubtedly is learning.

Monmouth County Schools Superintendent Carole K. Morris acknowledged last night that she sees more similarities than differences in the school districts of West Long Branch, Oceanport, Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach and Shore Regional and could envision presenting the question of their consolidation to voters.

Captain quips: "We're the slowest boat on the river" By Michael L. Diamond * BUSINESS WRITER * June 3, 2009 For a dozen years, Ed Pomianoski has guided the Great Ga-Zee Boat up and down the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers, past giant yachts and million-dollar mansions, past pristine coastline and even dolphins.

Groups of talkative freshmen line the hallways during first period on this particular morning.

WEST LONG BRANCH: Monmouth County Schools Superintendent Carole Morris will update residents on the status of discussions for the consolidation of school districts, particularly Shore Regional and Oceanport, but also other possible educational combinations at a meeting Wednesday.

When voters go to the polls Tuesday for the Democratic and Republican primary elections, they may find vacancies on the ballot for municipal races.

The day begins instantly with a whirlwind of responsibilities for Maureen Butler, the enthusiastic, professional principal at Jackson Liberty High School.