Category: HUB News
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Warshaw nominated for prosecutor’s post
BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer A veteran member of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is in line to become the county’s next prosecutor. Gov. Chris Christie has nominated Peter E. Warshaw Jr., the current first assistant prosecutor, to serve a five-year term as the county’s top law enforcement official. The nomination was made on Nov.…
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Car sharing helps Monmouth U. students zip around town
Zipcar provides students with transportation options BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Monmouth University has entered into an agreement with Zipcar, the world’s largest carsharing and car club service, that will provide students and faculty members with access to shared vehicles 24 hours a day. JACQUELINE HLAVENKA WEST LONG BRANCH — Monmouth University has entered into…
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Voices of September 11th documents lives lost
Archive will hold workshops at Middletown Library on Dec. 16, Jan. 6 BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Staff from Voices of September 11th will be at the Middletown Township Public Library on Dec. 16 and Jan. 6 to archive and document the lives of those lost for its 9/11 Living Memorial. Those who…
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Westside tree lighting Dec. 4
RED BANK — The Westside Community Group will host its annual Holiday Festivities and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 4, 4-5 p.m. at Westside Park at the corner of Shrewsbury Avenue and Drs. James Parker Blvd. The event will feature caroling by children, including students at the Westside Christian Academy and others. Santa will…
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Little Soldiers program aids military kids
State Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (all RMonmouth and Mercer) are once again assisting in the Little Soldiers program which provides gifts for children of military personnel who are posted overseas. Once more, several 12th District municipalities are participating. “This is our third year participating in the program,” said Casagrande,…
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‘Homeward Bound’: 12 months of heartwarming stories
MCSPCA calendar raises funds for shelter BY DAN HOWLEY Staff Writer Clockwise: Lilly, Nicky and Slick are three adoptees whose stories are featured in “Homeward Bound,” the Monmouth County SPCA 2011 calendar. EATONTOWN — Kim Ruane’s 2-year-old purebred Maltese, Lilly, is the proverbial lucky dog. She was once confined to a cage in a home…
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Tim McLoone at the keyboard and the Holiday Express troupe are joined by characters from the “Nutcracker” as they open the holiday season in Red Bank at the Red Bank Town Lighting concert on Nov. 26. More photos at gmnews.com. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Free parking levels playing field for businesses
Red Bank council suspends meters in lots for two weeks BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Free parking during the holiday season will allow businesses in Red Bank’s downtown to compete with nearby malls and outlet centers that offer that amenity, according to Red Bank River- Center. “It means more of an even playing field for…
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Schroth students play ball with major leaguer
BY KENNY WALTER Staff Writer John Aufiero was so excited about meeting a professional baseball player that his teacher said he went to bed extra early the night before. Howard Hernandez shows his excitement after meeting Boston Red Sox outfielder Ryan Kalish during a visit the major leaguer made to the Schroth School in Ocean…
