ERIC SUCAR staff Brick resident Boni Bates, co-founder of the Garden State Ghost Hunters Society, talks about her work as a paranormal investigator. The group was founded in 2005. For stories, see page 3. More ... Council moves to protect employees after theft Delay in notification may have violated state law, Acropolis says BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       All 510 people on the Brick Township payroll will receive credit-monitoring services for the next seven years, following the theft of a laptop computer that contained their Social Security numbers. More ... Nightclub's liquor license is in jeopardy Shooting incident was the latest problem at club in Brick Plaza BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       When The Mansion nightclub opened its doors in 2006, owner George Melassanos promised the establishment would be more upscale than most. "It's a nice crowd and there are no incidents or problems," he said then. "It's very safe, and that's an important thing. More ... Haunted prison a place of sadness and despair Travel Channel show features Brick woman BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       PHILADELPHIA - Even the weather cooperated when the Garden State Ghost Hunters Society visited the abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in June. Thunder boomed. Lightning flickered eerily from the skylights and across the stone walls of the medieval looking prison built back in 1... More ... Boni Bates' gift came early in life Co-founders of ghost hunting group welcome skeptics BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       The visions began when Boni Bates turned five. The first grader had gone to get something out of her bedroom closet. When she looked up, she saw the ghostly faces of an elderly man and woman staring down at her. Then she did what most little girls her age would do. More ... Mom and me      PATRICIA A. MILLER staff Four-year-old Nicholas Ekblom and his mom, Dena, of Toms River, enjoy a sunny October Sunday near Traders Cove Marina on Mantoloking Road. More ... Officials expecting check for Traders Cove soon BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Ocean County will soon own a portion of Traders Cove, according to an ordinance the Township Council introduced recently. The township will sell the 5.8-acre piece near the Mantoloking Bridge to the county for $1.5 million. More ...