Category: HUB News

By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Some incumbent municipal officials face the stress of a challenge for their elected office, while others in local towns have a much easier path to reelection while running uncontested during the Nov. 3 election. In Fair Haven, Republican incumbents Eric Jaeger and Robert Marchese hope to withstand a challenge from…

– Library to host antique appraisers Oct. 17 Dust off your attic treasures and bring them to be appraised at the Red Bank Public Library from 1-5 p.m. Oct

TOP PICK Lighthouses and selected museums throughout the state will hold the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 17-18. Begin the challenge at any of the 11 participating New Jersey landbased lighthouses, one museum and two lifesaving stations. Purchase a $1 souvenir that will be proof of one’s visit. During the weekend, those age 11…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer Ronald McDonald shares a smile and some fun with children at a Ronald McDonald House, which provides “home away from home” for families facing a child’s medical challenges. PHOTO COURTESY OF RONALD McDONALD HOUSE The hardships of family life — whether great or small — are usually ironed out at…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Red Bank — When it comes to inspiring the next generation of Red Bank writers, Project Write Now is working on it — right now. The nonprofit is launching a “Back to School” fundraiser to support its literacy programs as well as to help fund a new after-school location for…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Environmental advocates and state legislators rallied for what they see as the final battle to defeat a proposed liquefied natural gas facility off the coast of Monmouth County. “We’re here today to reaffirm our opposition to Port Ambrose and the lack of a need for such a facility in the…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Volunteers and deejays from Greater Media’s 95.9 WRAT work together to build a section of a future house during “The House That Rock Built” project held by the WRAT and Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity in the Monmouth Mall parking lot in Eatontown on Oct. 8. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK — Not everyone is happy that borough politics has seeped into the school board elections, a traditionally nonpartisan contest. “This is about our schools, our kids and our town’s future, not about politics and the GOP leadership here in town is shameless,” said borough Democratic Chair Ed Zipprich.…

By P.J. CANDIDO Staff Writer The annual Foodstock NJ food drive has gained so much momentum that it is being moved from a private home to a firehouse in Colts Neck this year. Foodstock NJ is a local nonprofit charity organization that seeks donations of food for individuals and families in need. The organization’s sixth…