Category: HUB News
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Book celebrates New Jersey’s turn-of-century governor
Staff Writer By linda denicola Book celebrates New Jersey’s turn-of-century governor Little Silver resident and author Bernard Olsen uncovered what he calls "gold" while doing research for his second book, A Billy Yank Governor — The Life and Times of New Jersey’s Franklin Murphy. Doing research for his first book, Upon the Tented Field, about…
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Expo/BBQ kicks off Fire Prevention Week
RED BANK — It will be a day for hot dogs, hamburgers, antique firetrucks and, most importantly, information regarding fire safety. Red Bank’s Volunteer Fire Department, working in conjunction with members of Shrewsbury Hose Company and Tinton Falls Fire District No. 2, will be hosting "Fire Prevention Expo/Barbecue and Antique Fire Truck Muster" on Sunday,…
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Council honors McBride for 16 years of service
Correspondent By darlene diebold LITTLE SILVER — Twenty years ago Jayne S. McBride never would have thought that she would serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, let alone be the chairwoman. On Monday she was honored for 16 years of service on the board. "I was really encouraged from my years working with the…
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NYC cop brings story
JEFF HUNTLEY Students at St. Leo the Great, Middletown, listen as New York City Detective Steven McDonald tells how an assailant’s bullet left him a quadriplegic. Detective McDonald was visiting the school to tell the students to find nonviolent resolutions to conflicts. of forgiveness to St. Leo’s Detective McDonald’s talk part of school’s theme program…
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RiverCenter close to picking new director
RiverCenter does not have a new director yet, but the search has been narrowed down to the best candidates. "Two candidates stuck out from the rest. I’m going to talk to the top candidates," said Ingeborg Perndorfer, chairwoman of the board of directors at Monday’s RiverCenter board meeting. Perndorfer said she didn’t want to name…
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Ralph Nader making stop in Red Bank
Ralph Nader making stop in Red Bank He wasn’t welcome on the stage with Al Gore and George W. Bush in Boston on Tuesday, but he’ll be taking the stage at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on Oct. 15. Green Party Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader will be making a stop in Red Bank…
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Borough upgrading computer system
RUMSON — Borough hall will be upgrading its computer system to the tune of $7,000. The Borough Council adopted an ordinance at last week’s meeting authorizing the allocation of funds. According to Helen Graves, the borough’s financial officer, the funds will be used to upgrade the file server for the police department. "This will make…
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Henry Hudson Trail to expand Western end to lead to Freehold, and eastern end to Sandy Hook
Staff Writer By paul dowd Henry Hudson Trail to expand Western end to lead to Freehold, and eastern end to Sandy Hook Cyclists, joggers, walkers, and open-space advocates let out a collective sigh of relief last week when the county Board of Freeholders authorized a lease agreement with NJ Transit for the Henry Hudson Trail…
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A rose by any other name
Rick Castillo, a certified rosarian, estimates he has between 750 and 800 rosebushes in his Tinton Falls back yard, and he can tell you the name of each one. . . . Tinton Falls man has a basketful of blue ribbons attesting to his expertise By linda denicola Staff Writer Tinton Falls resident Rick Castillo…
