Category: HUB News

  • DJs rock dream house build

    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…

  • Politics cloud Red Bank Board of Ed election

    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.…

  • Foodstock helps fill pantry shelves

    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…

  • New Jersey coalition steps up its fight against domestic violence

    By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer October marks domestic violence awareness month. In New Jersey, the call to action to combat domestic violence was marked in part by the renaming of the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women to the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence. On Oct. 1 at the steps of the New…

  • Reformed Church Home offers residents attention, compassion, personalized care

    Kate Shepard accepts the Excellence in Leadership Award for her role as executive director and administrator at Reformed Church Home. The award was presented by Leading Age NJ, a state-wide organization representing not-for-profit senior living communities. Reformed Church Home … family caring for family. That’s not just something they say. It’s their defining difference. When…

  • IN THE SERVICE

    Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Howard Gates, of Red Bank, received an end-of-tour award from Capt. Keith Henry, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility in Misawa, Japan.

  • Arbor Terrace of Middletown has modern conveniences and a home-like setting

    Some of the staff of Arbor Terrace of Middletown attended the Crystal Beacon Awards Gala. Arbor Terrace of Middletown offers state-of-the-art independent living in Monmouth County. You will find comfortable, attractive residences coupled with engaging activities and events, giving you the peace of mind that they offer nothing but the best senior living. At Arbor…

  • Fair Haven Library a hub for the community

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN – The function of a public library has slowly altered over the years – going from a place to check out books, to a hub of activity where there is something for patrons of every age and skill level, according to a local library director. “The modern…

  • Morro Castle program to benefit Sandy relief efforts

    MIDDLETOWN – Historic Old First Church will serve as the host to an author who will discuss the about Morro Castle disaster, followed by a brunch to benefit residents who are still struggling to recover from the superstorm Sandy. The Morro Castle program and brunch will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 at…