Category: HUB News
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Credit card theft connected to bomb threat
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer TINTON FALLS — Some answers to last week’s bomb threat at Monmouth Regional High School can be traced back to a credit card theft a day before the incident. The cell phone that was allegedly used by the 15-year-old Eatontown boy who stands charged…
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Fallen firefighters honored for bravery
New memorial carries names of more than 30 who died fighting fires HOWELL — The third annual memorial service for fallen firefighters was held Oct. 1 at the Squankum Fire Company No. 1 as part of the dedication of a new memorial there. The event was sponsored by the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office. A…
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Free shuttle service could link ferry to train
Deliberations continue on Middletown master plan amendments BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Commuting to the city could soon take a change for the faster. According to Township Planner Anthony Mercantante, a county grant will provide a free shuttle service linking the train station to the ferry. “It’s…
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State, local history will be on display at library
History buffs are awaiting with great anticipation their annual trip to the Monmouth County Library Headquarters to celebrate Archives and History Day. This year, the event will take place on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The event is an opportunity for both young and…
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Juvenile charged in bomb scare
BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer TINTON FALLS — Monmouth Regional High School on Tinton Avenue had to be evacuated for two hours on Monday after a bomb threat was called in to the main office. More than 1,200 students and staff members sat outside for several hours. “It was…
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Lawsuit against BLT proceeding slowly
Plaintiffs BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RED BANK — A Superior Court judge will decide whether depositions are necessary in a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the approval of a controversial condominium development. The parties involved in the suit are scheduled to meet with Judge Lawrence Lawson at the Monmouth County…
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Phone line now ringing on the 2nd Floor
New anonymous help line for youngsters opens in Monmouth BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer Growing up is hard to do. For the youths and teens of Monmouth County, help can be found on the 2nd Floor. 2nd Floor is a youth help line that will be available in all of the middle schools and high…
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New application would demolish Tredwell House
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer RUMSON — A new application has been brought before the borough Planning Board concerning the historic property commonly known as the Tredwell House. The owners of the property at 16 Ridge Road, Arthur and Leslie Parent, have applied for approval to demolish the 300-year-old home on…
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Notes
On Thursday, Oct. 21, The Arc of Monmouth will host a meeting on “Transition From School to Work and Adult Life” from 7-9 p.m. at The Arc Center, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, for families of high school students with disabilities. Interested persons should R.S.V.P. by Oct. 14 to Pauline Lui at (732) 493-1919, ext.…
