Category: HUB News
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in service
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. John C. Laczkowski, brother of Brenda Cary of Little Silver, has been mobilized and activated at Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operation New Dawn or Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldier is a member of the 131st Transportation Company in Williamstown, Pa. The…
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Christie: Reforms painful for some, but necessary
Tells town hall meeting current public employee benefits no longer affordable BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Clockwise from top: Gov. Chris Christie addresses the audience during a town hall-style meeting held at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179 in Port Monmouth, Middletown, Jan. 26. Christie hosted the meeting, which included a question-and-answer period. Audience members,…
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Dearborn market to host Deep Cut orchid show
Orchids of many colors and varieties will be on display at Dearborn Farm Market in Holmdel during the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual show Feb. 10-13. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEEP CUT ORCHID SOCIETY Thousands of brightly colored, delicate orchids will surround visitors at the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s 14th annual show, scheduled Feb. 10-13. The…
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Israeli students take questions from their American counterparts at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver. Their homeland in the Arid/Tamar region of Israel is the sister community for Monmouth County Jewish communities. Sagi Button (l-r), Adi Eshetu, Yuval Moshe, Kobi Lipcofker and Noga Adiv visited Monmouth County as guests of five area synagogues…
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Local indie rock band in national spotlight
Founded by OTHS grads, Verity in Stereo wins competition BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Local band Verity in Stereo was featured on a music industry website after winning a national competition. Ocean Township-based band Verity in Stereo recently received national attention for their unique brand of high-energy piano rock. Helmed by Ocean Township High School…
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Hospice volunteers sought to help others
All it takes is compassion and a little time to become a hospice volunteer for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of New Jersey Shore, Eatontown. There is a need for volunteers in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers during a critical time. In orientation classes, they…
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What’s better than a fire hydrant? A romp in the snow at the dog park area at Wolf Hill Recreation Area in Oceanport where owners and their canine companions take advantage of the fresh cover of snow on Jan. 27. More photos, page 8. ERIC SUCAR staff
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County reaches out to connect with homeless
Official: Survey numbers lower, but homeless population rising BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet helps a man choose a warm coat at the A.M.E Zion Church in Red Bank during Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 26. Based on the raw numbers, there are fewer homeless people in Monmouth County in 2011…
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Owner is one treasure at bicycle museum
Collection in Freehold is visited by guests from around the world BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer David Metz has welcomed visitors from around the world to his bicycle museum in Freehold Borough. His prized possession is an 1896 Zimmy built by bicycle racing champion Arthur Zimmerman. The Borough Council recently honored Metz on his…
