Category: HUB News

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Guests of all ages stroll the grounds at the Freedom Fest State Fair on July 8. The Freedom Fest was held at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Upper Freehold Township. The 2015 summer fair season will continue with the arrival of the Monmouth County Fair at the East Freehold…

By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer There will be something for people of all ages to enjoy at the 41st annual Monmouth County Fair. “We are gearing up for another five days of traditional family fun, along with some new highlights,” said Karen D. Jarmusz, assistant superintendent of recreation, Monmouth County Park System. The Monmouth County…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Integrative treatments like acupuncture and homeopathy will become part of an integrative approach to treating patients being pioneered locally by Meridian Health. The healthcare network recently announced the launch of a new integrative medicine program that will offer holistic treatment aimed at treating body, mind and spirit, according to…

TOP PICK Vinnie Medugno & Charlie Poveromo Legends Promotions presents a night of music and comedy, featuring “Americas Funniest Ventriloquist” John Pizzi, on July 18 at 8 p.m. at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Middletown. Pizzi, a Manalapan resident, brings his unique brand of comedy, magic and ventriloquism to audiences at comedy clubs,…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Residents of Red Bank voiced concerns about the condition of Marine Park and called for a decision by the council on a new vision for the park, which is located on along the Navesink River. The neglected park, which is home to the borough’s red clay tennis courts, is now…

Mark Rosman, a managing editor with Greater Media Newspapers, has been named the new host of Greater Media Broadcast News. The weekly video newscast that may be viewed online at http://www.gmnews.com/ broadcast is comprised of news and features from throughout Greater Media Newspapers’ coverage area in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties. Rosman has been employed…

Kenny Rogers will hold concert in Ocean Grove on Saturday By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Country superstar Kenny Rogers will perform in Ocean Grove and Atlantic City this weekend, just after publicly announcing his first Christmas album in 17 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF WEBSTER PUBLIC RELATIONS Kenny Rogers is celebrating Christmas in July. The famed…

By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer EATONTOWN – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has released the name of the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred outside Country Club Apartments late last week. Charles Webster, public information officer for the prosecutor’s office confirmed on July 13, that Rasheem Palmer, a 37-yearold Red Bank resident, was…

By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer RED BANK – For most people, tracing a family lineage is often a challenge. For African Americans, it can be a challenge to trace their family lines back to slavery and before. “I am able to trace back to my greatgreat grandparents who were slaves in Virginia,” said Charles Lawson,…