Boating museum headed to Traders Cove site Nonprofit organization still looking for donations BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       POINT PLEASANT - Don't call it the Garden State. That's New Jersey Museum of Boating director Robert B. O'Brien's take on the state's longtime nickname. He thinks it ignores New Jersey's rich maritime history, which began in the early 1600s and continues up to this day. More ... Board of Ed. picks replacement for DeLuca Edward McBride must run in April to retain seat BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Board of Education members tapped a retired police officer and former Marine to fill the vacancy created by Brian DeLuca's departure for the Township Council. Toledo Drive resident Edward J. McBride Jr., 53, was sworn in and took his seat on the board at a special meeting on Jan. 17. More ... Scarpelli prepares to head to federal prison Former mayor will probably serve most of his 18-month sentence BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       Former four-term Mayor Joseph C. Scarpelli will report to federal prison in a few days, on Jan. 28, to begin serving his 18-month sentence on corruption charges. But just which federal prison was still not known by press time on Monday. More ... Brick rallies for couple struck twice by tragedy Basketball tourney benefit slated for March 15 at high school BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Ed Wilkowski heard a lot of tough stories during the 28 years he was a cop on the Newark police force. But when he read about Michelle and Michael Fox in the Brick Bulletin shortly before Thanksgiving, he couldn't get the young couple out of his mind. More ... New program levels playing field for disabled BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent       BRICK TOWNSHIP - In a new sports league slated to kick off in September, it isn't winning or losing that counts, but playing the game that matters the most. The Ocean/Monmouth County High School Challenger League will allow students with physical and mental disabilities to represent their respec... More ... Town took back Traders Cove promise, lawsuit says Mayor defends decision to go with private developer for marina BY PATRICIA A. MILLER Staff Writer       BRICK TOWNSHIP - Township officials should have gone out to bid for a redeveloper for the Traders Cove site, said the attorney who represents the environmental group Save Barnegat Bay. "The current administrationworkedwith SaveBarnegatBay to the result of acquiring this property," attorney Miche... More ... Adopt a Pet       Jersey Shore Animal Shelter 185 Brick Boulevard (732) 920-1600 www.jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org More ...