Category: HUB News

WEST LONG BRANCH — An armed robber made off with "several hundred dollars" from a holdup at the Mobil gas station on Route 36 at Broadway/Eaton-town Boulevard, police said. Capt. Michael Hanaway said the robbery occurred at 3:35 a.m. on July 3, when a black male entered the gas station and gave the impression he…

EATONTOWN — A man armed with a gun attempted to rob the 7-11 convenience store located at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 71. Police reported that the man, described as a white male 35 to 40 years of age, entered the store at 3:41 p.m. on Sunday, called the cashier to the counter…

EPA standards forocean dumping areat core of debate By elaine van develdeStaff Writer EPA standards for ocean dumping are at core of debate By elaine van develde Staff Writer When it comes to ocean dumping, environmentalists feel as if they’ve been banging their heads against a sea wall. But they’re headstrong enough on the issue…

Ferry services booming throughout the county By darlene dieboldStaff Writer By darlene diebold Staff Writer Prior to Sept. 11, ferry service throughout Monmouth County did very well. Since then, all but one service in the county boasts booming business. Though down on its luck lately, Keyport Fast Ferry, which was started after the events of…

Duo exploring possibility of creating newhigh school in county By jane waterhouseStaff Writer Duo exploring possibility of creating new high school in county By jane waterhouse Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Amanda Kennedy and Tammy Zacks are organizing a private high school in the area, a facility for which they see a definite need. RUMSON —…

Romero says he By sandi carpello Romero says he’s been denied aid through insurance and is fighting for what he thinks is due Correspondent SHREWSBURY — For the last eight years, Joseph Romeo Jr. has been there for the borough. Romeo, a member of the borough’s fire department throughout that time, has answered calls and…

Objector By jane waterhouseStaff Writer Objector’s planner says additions will create traffic, zoning issues By jane waterhouse Staff Writer RUMSON — Whoever said religion and politics don’t mix should have been at the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on July 9. More than 160 people packed into a steamy, sweltering room to hear the latest…

Church By jane waterhouseStaff Writer Church’s growth cited as need for expansion By jane waterhouse Staff Writer RUMSON — A letter sent by the Rev. Joseph Hughes to a portion of the Holy Cross parish became a point of controversy at the July 9 zoning meeting. The letter, dated June 19, reportedly targeted those families…

Mrittika South Asian Center, Manalapan, among those to benefit from diversity program By gloria stravelliStaff Writer By gloria stravelli Staff Writer The Monmouth County Arts Council’s efforts to foster diversity in the arts community got a boost recently with a $10,000 grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. The grant to the MCAC’s Community Outreach…