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Bayfront monument dedicated to Union Beach soldier killed in Iraq
Cpl. Brian M. Connelly had plans. He was supposed to come home early. He was supposed to start college.
School's IB program keeps students motivated
The International Baccalaureate Diploma program is a foreign name to most Americans, but to students at Biotechnology High School, it's an omnipresent program that influences their education on a daily basis.
Two DWI checkpoints in Monmouth County this weekend
The Monmouth County DWI Task Force, in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, will conduct two DWI checkpoints this weekend to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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Budget crunch, turbine are key issues in Union Beach
A tighter municipal budget, ever shrinking state aid, and a proposed energy-producing wind turbine are the top challenges that face this Bayshore town, according to the three candidates running for Borough Council in this year's election.
Three arrested, drugs seized in Keyport investigations
Police said they arrested three people on drug charges and seized marijuana during two separate investigations.
State: Wind turbine plan must satisfy DEP rules
A plan for an energy-producing wind turbine proposed by the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority must satisfy several state Department of Environmental Protection regulations before actual construction can start, state officials said.
Help build home for veteran in Union Beach
UNION BEACH: Help Wanted: carpenters and laborers for one day of hard work. Job offers no pay, but tons of gratitude and self-satisfaction. Those interested should apply at 413 Beachview Ave., Union Beach either this Saturday or Sunday to help out with ongoing construction of a new home for Army Staff Sgt.
Glassboro volunteer lends building skills to troops
Mike Walsh was looking for a volunteer opportunity that would allow him to get involved locally and work with his hands.
$4.1M possible for beaches in Monmouth County
Several Monmouth County towns could benefit from a bill passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday that would allocate roughly $4.1 million for area beach replenishment and flood control projects next year, officials said.
Christie losing support among women, poll says
Gov. Jon S. Corzine has gained ground on Republican challenger Christopher J. Christie, whose lead has eroded to 43 percent to 40 percent margin among likely voters, according to a new Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Poll.
Police: Car set on fire in Union Beach in insurance scam try
A Union Beach man and his friend are charged with setting his vehicle on fire in his driveway, in what police say was an attempt to collect insurance money.
Judge shoots down county lawsuit over maps that could force Bayshore...
A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a Monmouth County lawsuit to stop the implementation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's newly expanded flood zone maps in the Bayshore area, citing the case is beyond the court's jurisdiction.
Seniors to pay for use of other towns' centers
Some Bayshore seniors are finding out there's some truth to the age-old adage 'there's no free lunch.' The question basically comes down to this: should senior citizens who live outside a borough be charged $50 a year to use another town's nearby senior center? Come Jan.
Bicyclist robbed on Henry Hudson Trail in Union Beach
A robber pointed a gun at a bicyclist on the Henry Hudson Trail and stole his money and cell phone, police said.
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UNION BEACH: The Union Beach Fire Department has scheduled a Sept. 11 service for 7 p.m. at Fireman's Park at 713 Front St.
Arguments tilt toward windmill
The Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority wants to build a 380-foot wind turbine - the second such turbine in the state - to generate power and save taxpayers money.
Carpenters needed in Union Beach for 'Homes for Our Troops' program
That's the distress call being put out by family members of Army Staff Sgt. Michael Minard, a wounded veteran of Iraq, who are looking for a handful of skilled men and women to help complete the woodwork portion of the home being built for the Minards through the "Homes for Our Troops" program.
Two fishermen were stranded along Raritan Bay as storms associated with Tropical Storm Danny dumped heavy rain on the Jersey Shore early Saturday.
Carton out as Monmouth counsel; Bazer hired
After 25 years in the highly influential position, Malcolm V. Carton was replaced by Andrea I. Bazer as the lead attorney for Monmouth County in a unanimous vote Thursday night by the Board of Freeholders.
DWI checkpoint being held in Union Beach this weekend
The Monmouth County DWI Task Force, in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, will conduct a DWI checkpoint to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.