News 2008-08-04 Andanh.com

Stewart happy with runner-up finish Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:32:25 -0500
LONG POND, Pa. - Tony Stewart's second-place finish in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway was a big step in a winless 2008 season.

Plaxico Burress does light running for first time Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:22:15 -0500
ALBANY, N.Y. - Receiver Plaxico Burress did some light running on Sunday night for the first time since the New York Giants opened training camp at the University at Albany more than a week ago.

Man presumed dead in 1976 Colo. flood found alive Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:48:04 -0500
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - A man believed to have died in a Colorado flood in 1976 has been found living in Oklahoma.

Every picture tells a story Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:21:28 EDT
I like flea markets. I don’t actually buy anything but I love staring at remnants of personal history. I like to flip through old high school yearbooks and make up stories for each student or stare at an old Matchbox car and imagine some kid 20 years ago who carried ...

You MUST check out this place Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:25:39 EDT
Masons Mill Park in Upper Moreland is a beautiful place. And on Sunday - a fantastic summer day — it was packed. There are ballfields, picnic areas, archery practice grounds, volleyball nets, picnic pavillions and a kids play area like none I’ve seen in many years. Our newsrooms played a ...

Neptune Web site down for repairs Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:36:00 EST
The township's Web site is down for repairs.

Light in the sky thought to be meteor Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:21:00 EST
What witnesses described as a "blue sparking orb" prompted several calls to police in Wall and Howell townships before apparently breaking apart and disappearing late Sunday night, police said. Whatever it was, it was visible for at least 35 miles and prompted a police notification to McGuire Air Force Base. Bob Hampton of Ocean Township said he was driving on the New Jersey Turnpike near Kearny when he saw the blue-white object streak across the sky traveling from east to west. He spotted it about the same time some Howell residents thought it settled in the woods near Fort Plains Road. "It was the brightest thing I remember seeing in the night sky," Hampton said. "It just seemed like it threw a lot of sparks and then I thought it just broke up." Now, if this seems like the beginning of some Grade-B sci-fi movie, forget it. Experts suspect the fiery visitor was not of this Earth, but added it was probably not the vanguard of an alien invasion either. It was most likely a meteor, hitting the Earth's atmosphere at about 20,000 miles per hour, said Louis J. Kijewski, a physicist at Monmouth University, whose academic credentials include teaching astronomy. Probably just a big meteor that had a dramatic burnout, he said. That would check with the observations of witnesses like Hampton and the people who called police to report the event. Howell police sent a patrol officer to check the area around Fort Plains Road, after several callers said they believed the sparking ball had set down, police Capt. Steven Dreher said. "We didn't find anything, but we did get several calls," Dreher said. According to the American Meteor Society, a group that observes and charts meteor activity, August is a month that is characterized by frequent meteor activity, most notably the Perseid meteor showers that streak the night skies in early August. In addition, the clear skies on Sunday also enhanced visibility, the National Weather Service said. So, the sparking intruder was probably nothing more than a meteor burning up in our atmosphere, or maybe some space junk meeting a similar fate, Kijewski said.

UPDATE: Speed boat being examined for evidence Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:41:00 EST
Several forensic experts are examing a 27-foot white speed boat for evidence as the State Police seek to piece together what happened in a fatal hit-and-run at the mouth of the Metedeconk River Sunday.

Four charged in stabbing of man Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:16:00 EST
A Howell man suffered a punctured lung and other injuries when he was stabbed early Sunday morning near the bus station, police said.

Staten Island brothers arrested in Belmar Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:41:00 EST
Two Staten Island men have been charged with aggravated assault on a Belmar police officer and resisting arrest, after an incident early Sunday morning that left a special officer with an injured ankle, police said.

Six Flags reports profit on gain from paying off debt Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:35:00 EST
Six Flags Inc., the second-largest U.S. amusement-park chain, reported an unexpected second-quarter profit on a gain from paying off $107.7 million in debt. The shares rose as much as 23 percent in New York trading.

NYC airports refuse flight auctions Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:17:00 EST
The managers of New York City's crowded airports say they will block a Bush administration plan to try to reduce flight delays around the country through an experimental auction of slots at their airports.

NJ Attorney General ticketed for speeding Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:11:00 EST
TRENTON -- Attorney General Anne Milgram received a ticket on Friday morning for speeding on Route 1 in North Brunswick, according to a press release issued from her office today. The release stated Milgram was on personal time and was driving her own car, a 1994 Honda Accord. Police clocked her driving 69 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 1 South before 10 a.m. on Friday, according to the ticket she received. She said she intends to pay the fine. "I made a mistake and know what I did was wrong. I take responsibility for driving too fast," Milgram said in the press release. The speeding violation carries a fine of $176 and four points. This was Milgram's first speeding ticket.

Police: Two tried to rob 7-Eleven in Freehold Township Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:08:00 EST
Police are searching for the armed robber who held up a 7-Eleven early this morning, along with his accomplice who stood outside, acting as a look-out. The robber, who was armed with a handgun, entered the Schanck Road store just after 3 a.m. today and demanded cash, said Capt. James Lasky. The clerk hit a silent alarm, and police believe the robber somehow realized it and he fled from the store empty-handed. A K-9 unit from Manalapan also responded to the scene. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Detective William Rette at (732) 294-2110.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road work to be done on Hooper Avenue tonight; expect delays Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:40:00 EST
Starting at 7 p.m. tonight, one lane of Hooper Avenue, north of the Fischer Boulevard intersection, will be closed for repairs, according to the Ocean County Road Department.

16-year-old girl pulls knife on police in Hazlet Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:48:00 EST
Police went to a house to investigate a fight between a father and his adult son, but when officers tried to take the older man into custody, his teenage daughter pulled a knife on a patrolman, authorities said.

UPDATE: Police identify 27-foot speed boat in fatal crash; registered to Ocean County resident Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:11:00 EST
State Police have identified a 27-foot speed boat as the vessel suspected in a fatal hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.

High court: Seminary alumnus annoying, but not a harasser Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:57:00 EST
An annoying person isn't necessarily a sexual harasser.

UPDATE: Police say boat involved in fatal hit-and-run is found Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:42:00 EST
State Police have found the vessel which is believed to have caused one death and injured four others aboard a 17-foot Boston Whaler during an incident about 1 a.m. Sunday morning, said Sgt. Stephen Jones.

Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet gulag, dies Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:41:00 EST
Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author whose books chronicled the horrors of dictator Josef Stalin's slave labor camps, has died of heart failure, his son said Monday. He was 89.

Police still looking for suspect in fatal shooting of Woodbridge man, 24 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:20:00 EST
Authorities on Sunday were still seeking the suspect in what has officially been ruled a homicide of a Keasbey man early Saturday morning.

Woman charged with drunk driving with four children in her car Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:14:00 EST
Police have arrested a Union County driver who they say was intoxicated and had four children in her vehicle.

Codey has close call on Parkway ramp Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:48:00 EST
A close call for acting Gov. Richard Codey and his state police security detail in Essex County.

Church gas subsidy means long lines at pumps Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:46:00 EST
Motorists in Morristown got some religion along with their regular.

Big Brown a big draw Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
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1 dead, 4 hurt in boat collision Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
One man died and four passengers were injured in a hit-and-run boating accident early Sunday morning on the Metedeconk River.

Singers, bands boost crowd at Toms River Fest Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
School may be out, but thousands were in attendance at Toms River High School North Sunday.

Area towns take aim at metal thieves Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
The third Tuesday of every month here is metal day; old refrigerators, washers and dryers can be kicked to the curb.

Union Beach mulls flood-control cost Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
How do you restore your town's flood protection wall when you do not have the money to pay for it?

Marlboro man wins $50 and a few hundred clams Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
As the song "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses played loudly in the background, DJ Johnny Jonze, the emcee of the all-you-can-eat clam contest, told contenders to "Hurry, hurry, eat those clams...Get those clams in your bellies."

Middletown sets deadline for new affordable units Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
The first time around, more than 400 people applied for the chance to live in one of 180 affordable-housing units.

Asbury cop puts art skills to use Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
As a high school student, Alastair Sweeney worked as a freelance artist, drawing illustrations for the children's pages of The Irish Press.

Alzheimer's patient who wandered off found in Berkeley Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
A 90-year-old Holiday City man with Alzheimer's disease who wandered away from his home was found on Route 37 in Toms River several hours after he was discovered missing Sunday morning, police said.

More towns auctioning surplus on the Web Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
An increasing number of municipalities are looking at online auctions to sell unused government supplies, hoping to reach a wider group of buyers and bring in more money.

Duo plan cancer benefit Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Two township students will make a stand against childhood cancer Aug. 16.

POLICE BRIEF Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
WARETOWN: A fire was brought under control at 208 Seneca Blvd.

SHORE TOWNS PLAN NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
FAIR HAVEN: The Police Department will hold Night Out activities starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Youth Center, behind police headquarters at 35 Fisk St. The evening features food, beverages, music by the Blue Mood band, a karate demonstration and a dunk tank, among others. McGruff the Crime Prevention Dog will appear.

Citizenship classes offered at library Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Ocean County Library will offer a six-week series of classes for eligible immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship from 6:15 to 8:50 p.m. starting Sept. 22. Students must commit to attend all six classes and must possess a green card for at least five years, or three years if the applicant is married to a U.S. citizen. Students must be able to speak and read English.

Regionalization ends driver's testing Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Driver's license tests no longer will be offered in the township, state Motor Vehicle Commission spokesman Mike Horan said.

Recreation boats regain exemption Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Congress has voted to restore an exemption for recreational boats from Clean Water Act discharge rules, after a sustained campaign by recreational advocacy groups.

New property tax bills in the mail Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Township property owners should receive their new property tax bills after today. The tax bills could not be sent until the township's budget was certified by the state, which it now has been.

Get tougher on crooked politicians, Beck urges Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
A Republican state lawmaker who thinks that elected officials should be held to a higher standard is calling for tougher penalties for politicians convicted of crimes.

White marlin tops in Beach Haven Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
An 82-pound white marlin caught aboard the appropriately named Marlin Hunter was worth $160,000 in prize money at the 39th White Marlin Invitational hosted by the Beach Haven Tuna and Marlin Club. The winning marlin was weighed in on Saturday, the third and final day of fishing in the tournament. The top tuna prize went to the crew of MJ's with a yellowfin that tipped the scales at 129.1 pounds. Endless Drifter weighed in yellow fin of 97.6 and 93.8 pounds for second and third in that category. The winner in the wahoo category was Mid-Atlantic Engine with a 52.2 pounder and Still Smokin won for dolphin a 44.7 pound fish. For more on the tournament visit bhmtc.com.

Betting record set for 41st Haskell Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sunday's 41st Annual Haskell Invitational drew a record wagering of $4,257,409 and helped push the day's total handle to $17,642,954. Both are all-time records for New Jersey pari-mutuels.

Singh hangs on in Ohio Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Vijay Singh nearly threw away the Bridgestone Invitational by missing three putts inside 8 feet on the back nine at Firestone. He won his first World Golf Championship by making the last one, which was all that mattered.

Fuel prices make farmers' markets less profitable Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
Franca Tantillo puts rising fuel prices in the same category as the springtime hail storm that wiped out part of her strawberry crop. Both cut into the profit she can make at the farmers' markets she sells at in New York City, about 135 miles south of her farm.

Indonesia rediscovers its own rock legend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:52:00 EST
It took a half century and YouTube to bring Indonesia's rock 'n roll legends back home.

Candidates get the comic book treatment Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:52:00 EST
Trading sound bites for word balloons, the presidential race is coming to the world of comic books this fall.

Spiritualized back; frontman escapes pneumonia Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:58:00 EST
Part way through making Spiritualized's latest album, the band's frontman, Jason Pierce, came down with a bout of pneumonia that almost killed him.

Pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur has the right medicine Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:59:00 EST
The strategy has paid off. The privately owned company expects to increase revenue 30 percent this year to about $83 million. It has nearly tripled its sales over the past six years...

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