Category: HUB News
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RBR in search for Distinguished Alumni nominees
Little Silver — The Red Bank Regional High School Education Foundation is looking to the community to continue a tradition of recognizing distinguished alumni. For the past eight years, the RBR education foundation has observed a warm tradition of honoring its most distinguished alumni. The honor includes an invitation to visit the high school, tour…
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Steeplechase racing tradition returns
Sept. 26 event revives Monmouth Hunt charity race OCEANPORT — A unique day of racing is set for Sept. 26 at Monmouth Park with the arrival of the Monmouth Park- Meridian Health Steeplechase Festival, the first steeplechase event held in the region in more than 15 years. Otherwise known as jump racing, steeplechase racing features…
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Supporters gear up for 2nd FAAN Walk for Food Allergy
Although all parents worry about their children’s safety, parents of children with food allergies have an additional challenge. Educating the public and raising funds for research are two ways parents, friends and families of children with food allergies are helping to widen the safety net. Joining the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for…
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Block scheduling offers new ways to teach students
RBR school day will have four 82-minute periods BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Block scheduling allows for project-based learning that engages students. LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank RegionalHigh School District (RBR) has implemented a major change to the school day with the adoption of block scheduling. Over the previous year, students and parents have…
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Morro Castle disaster an unsolved mystery
Cause of tragic fire remains unknown BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer PHOTOS COURTESY OF GARY CRAWFORD Above: Spectators flocked to the beach in Asbury Park to view the hulk of the Morro Castle. Left: One hundred and thirty-seven passengers died in the fire that consumed the cruise ship in 1934. OCEAN TOWNSHIP — Seventy-five years…
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New fall programs offered at Community YMCA
RED BANK — The Community YMCA, Maple Avenue, has announced new programs this fall for youths, teens, adults and seniors. Programs are offered to enhance the classes presently offered, provide areas of support for health seekers or those who want to live a healthier lifestyle but struggle to do so, and offer new options for…
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NOTESAround Town
The Northern Monmouth County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will present the program “Titanic: The Story of a Great Ship” 4-6 p.m. Sept. 13 at Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown. The program will be presented by author Charles A. Haas, who will discuss the historical background of the ship,…
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Pallone: Anger over health care bills due to misconceptions
Opponents vocal at town hall meeting in Red Bank BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) held his ground through three tumultuous town hall sessions on the administration’s proposed health care overhaul last week, and in the end, he remained committed to the legislation he helped draft. ERIC SUCAR staff Stanley…
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Borough taxpayers to get much needed relief
Cost cutting, surplus funds will cut tax rate in half BY KIMBERLY STEINGBERG Staff Writer Red Bank taxpayers will get an unexpected tax cut as a result of cost cutting measures and the shifting of surplus funds. Borough Chief Financial Officer Frank Mason announced at the Aug. 24 Borough Council meeting that he expects property…
