Category: HUB News

  • Unity Walk rallies west side community

    Rev. Porter calls for kindness in wake of recent violence BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Red Bank residents walk through a west side neighborhood Oct. 6 during the Community Unity Walk held to promote a message of nonviolence and kindness to one another. More photos, page 36 and gmnews.com. ERIC SUCAR staff A parking lot…

  • The 630-mile ride of her life

    Local woman competes in 2011 Mongol Derby BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer Sophia Mangalee, of Eatontown, ventured to Mongolia to compete in The Mongol Derby, the world’s longest horse race. There is only so much training one can do before being put to the test. The Mongol Derby is the world’s longest wild horse race…

  • Parker Homestead in line for national recognition

    Designation will help secure grants for Little Silver site BY KRISTEN DALTON Staff Writer The circa 1667 Parker HomesteadLITTLE SILVER — The Parker Homestead has come a step closer to receiving national recognition as an historical site.   The New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites, composed of architects and historical experts, unanimously approved…

  • Carriage Park redesign back to drawing board

    LITTLE SILVER — The borough Planning Board has adopted a formal resolution requiring Javin LP, developer for the Carriage Park project, to amend the final site plan now that the age restriction has been removed. According to the resolution, the original conditions of the previously approved Oct. 2, 2007, plan will stand, minus the age…

  • Lighthouse Challenge takes place Oct. 15 & 16

    New Jersey lighthouses and selected museums will again be hosting the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey Oct. 15-16. Lighthouse enthusiasts can take the challenge, tour the state and visit each lighthouse over the weekend to help raise funds for continued lighthouse preservation. These beacons have played an important role in New Jersey’s history, guarding mariners…

  • Tinton Falls Community Day

    Greg Tomaino, of the Tinton Falls Fire Department, helps youngsters make their way into the Tinton Falls Fire Department Thermal Imaging Camera demonstration at Tinton Falls Community Day on Oct. 1. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Attendees take aim at the dunk tank at the annual event, which included vendors, games and rides for children.…

  • A home run for Lucas

    LITTLE SILVER — The 12th annual Little Silver Men’s Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, to help offset medical expenses for a borough teen. The opening ceremony will start at 1 p.m. at Little Silver’s borough and library fields. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. A $20 family donation…

  • Pallone, members of public sound off against fee hikes at Hook

    BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — At a meeting held at his behest, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th District) told the National Park Service that a proposal to raise beach fees at Sandy Hook would deprive many people of access to beaches and national parks. “I’m totally opposed to it,” Pallone said, referring to the park…

  • Lunch is served at Arc’s Long Branch center

    Expanded menu makes Opportunity Knocks Café a popular lunch spot BY KENNYWALTER The Opportunity Knocks Café offers a lunch spot and job training at The Arc of Monmouth Work Opportunity Center in Long Branch. Seth Kaplan works as cashier at the café. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff LONG BRANCH — Fridays at the Opportunity Knocks…