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NYPD: Person implicated in Etan Patz death

app.com — The New York City police commissioner said Thursday a person who's in custody has implicated himself in the death of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy whose disappearance 33 years ago on his way to school helped launch a missing children's movement that put kids' faces on milk cartons.
RT @AsburyParkPress: #NYPD: Person implicated in death of Etan Patz, 6-year-old boy who disappeared in 1979 http://t.co/r71qQPBr #news # ...

Lacrosse: 05/24 schedule

blogs.app.com — Follow @sherlonapp You should check www.highschoolsports.net and www.shoreconferencenj.org every day for updated schedules as schools will change game dates, times and locations without notifying the media. Boys Lacrosse NJSIAA Tournament Quarterfinals Group IV (6) Jackson Memorial at (3) Hunt.

Lacrosse: 05/23 schedule

blogs.app.com — Follow @sherlonapp You should check www.highschoolsports.net and www.shoreconferencenj.org every day for updated schedules as schools will change game dates, times and locations without notifying the media. DELBARTON 17, CBA 3: Senior defender Justin Canzano, junior attackman Lucas Habich and sophomore midfielder Frank Isola each had one goal for the Colts (14-4) in their loss to the Green Wave (12-6) in an NJSIAA Non-Public A boys lacrosse game.

Bear seen on train tracks in Lakewood

Middletown woman struck by vehicle in Shrewsbury Plaza

Red Bank now aiming for late June for pay stations

Toms River man, 67, charged with sexually exploiting toddler

Investigation continues into fatal crash involving freeholder

Investigation continues into fatal crash involving Ocean County freeholder http://t.co/BgixDmDs via @AsburyParkPress

Pssst � Flash mob dancing in Belmar Thursday

Jackson council approves plan for 5 new homes after decade-long battle

Jackson council approves plan for new homes after decade-long battle http://t.co/5NlA0MzO via @AsburyParkPress
RT @nicholashuba: JACKSON: Jackson council approves plan for 5 new homes after decade-long battle http://t.co/gOMOflLL via @AsburyParkPr ...
JACKSON: Jackson council approves plan for 5 new homes after decade-long battle http://t.co/gOMOflLL via @AsburyParkPress @OglesbyAPP

Six Flags begins daily operation today

Should all health agencies issue warnings at polluted beaches?

blogs.app.com — Fecal pollution violated government limits at eight beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties on Monday, when officials took water samples at more than 200 spots in New Jersey. Officials took more samples at the eight beaches yesterday, and all of them met standards today, according to state and Monmouth County data.
New blog post: Should all health agencies issue warnings at polluted beaches? http://t.co/0gvNenHM

'Cake Boss' kin sentenced for child sex assault

Tours go beneath surface at Jenkinson's Aquarium

Belmar kicks off its beach season

Rare white Standardbred horse born at Upper Freehold farm

NJ boy, 10, performs Heimlich on choking friend

Coming Sunday in the Asbury Park Press

Authorities investigate South Toms River oil spill after boat sinks

RT @ToddBBatesAPP: RT @asburyparkpress: Video: Authorities investigate South Toms River oil spill after boat sinks http://t.co/aDYOKlgq ...
Authorities investigate South Toms River oil spill after boat sinks (With video) http://t.co/wiAQ6Gp7 via @AsburyParkPress

Video: Father puts boy in laundromat washer

At noon on APP.com: The Chef's Table, our new live cooking show

Ship Bottom woman, 41, charged with growing pot in her apartment

Rare white Standardbred horse born at Upper Freehold farm

Tax cuts may be in jeopardy

Manalapan school bus driver fired after crashing bus while driving on suspended license, officials say

Manalapan school bus driver fired after crashing bus while driving on suspended license. http://t.co/dkvxG35t @AsburyParkPress @cwebster4

Arts education needs help from the pros

Local Pros talk Steak on the Grill (5/22/12)

Jenkinson's Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour (5/22/12)

Water pollution leads to advisories at local beaches

blogs.app.com — The recent rains and runoff have led to swimming advisories at several ocean and river beaches in Monmouth County and high fecal bacteria levels at several other beaches. The Monmouth County Health Department issued swimming advisories at the 1st Avenue beach in Asbury Park, Ocean Park Avenue beach in Bradley Beach and Shark River Beach & Yacht Club in Neptune, according to a state website.

Ocean groups plan land and sea marathon off Jersey coast

Lacrosse: “Lacrosse in Middletown”

blogs.app.com — Follow @sherlonapp There is a group of parents that will be bringing lacrosse to both Middletown High School North and South and Chris Fisher is heading up that effort with the goal of bringing boys and girls lacrosse at both high schools for JV programs in the spring of 2013 and JV and varsity programs in 2014.

Rutgers' Kivlehan shines despite 4-year hiatus from baseball

Bail reduced for NJ synagogue firebomb suspect

Atlantic City beach to show baseball broadcast

New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial Service

RT @AsburyParkPress: PHOTO GALLERY: New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial Service http://t.co/uvjCeN1A #NJ #officers See pictures from the ...

Coming Friday: Savoring the season with the 2012 Summer Guide

Senator: New vo-tech school could help Lakewood

Fallen officers recalled at Ocean Grove service

Should N.J. decriminalize small amounts of pot? Take our poll

blogs.app.com — About John Schoonejongen John Schoonejongen is state editor for Gannett New Jersey newspapers. He has reported and edited at New Jersey newspapers from Salem County to Passaic County, writing about everything from state politics to lost pigs on the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
Should N.J. decriminalize small amounts of #pot? Take our poll | Capitol Quickies http://t.co/PIvn998U

Baby falcons banded in Atlantic City casino penthouse

Summer at the Shore Survey: Garden State Parkway madness

Mabrey picked to represent U.S. in U-18 Championship

Another award for Mabrey: Mabrey picked to represent U.S. in U-18 Championship http://t.co/lIk4CwQQ via @AsburyParkPress @Joshua_Newman

City pleased, relieved with how it handled crowds all weekend

ASBURY PARK: City pleased, relieved with how it handled crowds all weekend http://t.co/hzTPZNXh via @AsburyParkPress @nshieldsapp

Summer at the Shore Survey: Garden State Parkway madness

Brick diver plunges into publishing

Freehold, Freehold Township and Marlboro High make Newsweek’s Top 1,000

blogs.app.com — Freehold High School, Freehold Township High School and Marlboro High School are among New Jersey schools to mkae Newsweek magazine's 2012 America's Top 1,000 High Schools list. Marlboro High School (MHS) ranked 454, Freehold High School (FHS) ranked 675 and Freehold Township (FTHS) ranked 970.
Freehold, Freehold Twp and Marlboro High among #NJ schools that make Newsweek’s Top 1,000 http://t.co/M8JK6Kh3 #nj #newjersey #education

Woman dies in Brick house fire despite heroic efforts to save her by neighbor

BRICK: Woman dies in house fire despite heroic efforts to save her by neighbor http://t.co/G4t2vuGb via @AsburyParkPress @kevinpentonAPP

Technology finds home in new classrooms

Girls: Mabrey to U18 National Team

blogs.app.com — Follow @Joshua_Newman 2012 USA Basketball Women's U18 National Team Roster In a senior year that has seen her capture nearly every possible accolade made available to her, Michaela Mabrey added one more on Monday afternoon After three days of trials at the U.S Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, the 5-foot-10 Manasquan guard was named to the USA Basketball Under-18 National Team.
Today on Inside the Paint: Michaela Mabrey selected to USA Basketball Under-18 National Team, one of seven newbies in. http://t.co/ye0sPWcI

Horseshoe crab count in Belmar

Flooding closes Route 35 lane in Aberdeen again

Making the Grade: Brad Nicklas

blogs.app.com — Have you been checking out our "Making the Grade" series? Every other Wednesday, the Asbury Park Press plans to recognize teachers who go above and beyond for their students. Have a teacher you want to nominate? Let us know in the comments.

Boys: Neptune Updates

blogs.app.com — Follow @sherlonapp By Sherlon Christie Staff Writer Neptune boys basketball coach Ken O'Donnell gave a recap to post-high school plans of several of his senior basketball players and also an update on the recruitment of junior Keith Kirkwood, an All-Shore second team selection this winter. On All-Shore first teamer Sr.
Neptune boys basketball coach Ken O'Donnell gives updates on several of his players. http://t.co/esq8ZYzK

Boys: Grennan to Fairfield University

blogs.app.com — Follow @sherlonapp The following update is from the Courier News' Jerry Carino, who covers Seton Hall for NJ Press Media After one season on the Seton Hall men's basketball team, Sean Grennan is transferring to Fairfield. The Monsignor Donovan grad, a 6-foot-3 guard, averaged 3.7 minutes in 18 appearances for the Pirates.

Holmdel district saves $3.2M

College graduates enjoy best job market in years

Ravi sentenced to 30-day jail term

RT @AsburyParkPress: UPDATE: Dharun Ravi gets 30-day jail term as part of sentence in webcam spy case http://t.co/U1WYIhNI #NJ #news #Ru ...

Students in Lakewood raise trout, learn about the environment

Brick diver plunges into publishing

Thousands hold two or more government jobs

Half of N.J. doesn't believe in evolution

Thousands hold two or more government jobs

Assembly panel OKs bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot

blogs.app.com — After hearing testimony from advocates who declared the war on drugs over, an Assembly panel has approved a bipartisan measure that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. "This is not about turning a blind eye, this is about taking a realistic approach to the situation," said Assemblyman Peter Barnes, D-Middlesex, one of the sponsors of the bill and the chairman of the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
Assembly panel OKs bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of #pot | Capitol Quickies http://t.co/tOmXx8WG

OSHA concerned about NJ construction site falls

Former poor farm now helps animals in need

Toms River man, 19, charged in Seaside Heights stabbing

SEASIDE HEIGHTS: Toms River man, 19, charged in Seaside Heights stabbing http://t.co/tOqlYGV9 via @AsburyParkPress

Ravi gets 30-day jail term as part of sentence

Press on Your Side: Leaking pipes lead to big water bills

Beach-water testing launched today in New Jersey

blogs.app.com — Weekly testing of ocean and bay waters in New Jersey began today, according to a state Department of Environmental Protection website. And following today's rainfall and polluted stormwater runoff, fecal bacteria levels likely will violate limits at several beaches.

Power restored in Jackson after accident damages utility pole

JACKSON: Power restored in Jackson after accident damages utility pole http://t.co/aVpBL0ci via @AsburyParkPress

Disputed dinosaur fossil auctioned for $1M in NYC

Breakfast blow-up prompts question: How do you deal with high-maintenance customers?

blogs.app.com — So there I was, enjoying my Saturday morning breakfast and newspaper at Zoe's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands, when a lady who looked awfully like a prominent socialite sat down at the counter and ordered soup to go. I wasn't paying attention, but I guess she inquired about her order.

City pleased, relieved with how it handled crowds all weekend

While the @AsburyParkPress did a great job covering Bamboozle, Asbury Park did a great job hosting the event. http://t.co/MlbULQ9U

Bamboozle Sunday (5/20/12)

Family matters: Moms, get connected

blogs.app.com — Howell mom Anne Cahalane (@MomsThoughts) says it's time for some of us parents to enter the 21st century when it comes to technology and social media. Read on for her 5 Reasons Every Mom Should Be On Twitter: If you are one of those moms who avoids computers, the time has come to change your ways.

Brick receives piece of 9/11 steel

3 climbers die on Mount Everest, 2 still missing

app.com — KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Three climbers who were among scores who scaled Mount Everest over the weekend died on their descent and two more are missing, a Nepalese official said Monday. The first clear weather conditions of the spring climbing season were Friday and Saturday, but a windstorm swept the higher altitudes of the mountain by Saturday afternoon, said Gyanendra Shrestha of Nepal's Mountaineering Department.

Senator asks Ohio EPA for answers on lead contamination

app.com — A U.S. senator called for Ohio's top environmental regulator Sunday to answer questions about lead contamination around former factory sites and what's being done to ensure families living in fallout zones are protected. "What's troubling here is that many families in a neighborhood like this - families like the Sheftons - did not know that the threat existed," said Sen.

NJ lawmakers to weigh in on environmental waivers

Flood advisory in effect for Monmouth County

Participant shares story of secret WWII project

Homegrown talent dominating Bamboozle

Volunteers turn out to plant dunes at Island Beach State Park