Category: HUB News
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Keeping alive the memory of the Forgotten War
Marine travels country to interview Korean War veterans BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer AMarine Corps combat veteran has begun a noble journey to document the story of the Korean War veterans who survived one of the most decorated battles in American history. Top: A Korean War veteran is filmed as he recounts his experiences at…
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Contract awarded for incinerator demolition
Grants expected to cover costs of demolition, remediation BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — Demolition of the borough’s long-idle incinerator will take place later this month, clearing the way for a new park on the west side. A resolution accepting a bid from Nacirema Environmental Services for demolition of the West Sunset Avenue…
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F.H. council to bond for riverfront park
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent FAIR HAVEN — On the third try, the Borough Council succeeded in passing a controversial bond ordinance that provides $1.2 million for a riverfront park on DeNormandie Avenue. The park will be used for passive recreation, with no buildings, a ban on sports and entertainment, and no parking except for limited…
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In the Service
Army National Guard Sgt. Damon D. Bowles has returned to Sea Girt, N.J., after being deployed to an overseas forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Bowles, a water purification and distribution supply specialist with five years’ military service, is assigned to the 154th Quartermaster Company. A 1996 graduate of Monmouth Regional High…
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District adds new programs for students and parents
Focus on social, emotional development as well as academics BY KIMBERLY STEINBERG Staff Writer RED BANK — Red Bank Superintendent of Schools Laura C. Morana is excited about new programs for students and parents that will be implemented in the Red Bank Public School District this school year. Morana reviewed plans for the 2009-10 school…
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Holt: Protesters misinformed on health care bill
Despite outcry, 12th District legislator supports bill BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer TOM SHORTELL One of the hundreds who waited in line to attend a town hall meeting held by Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th District) holds a sign calling for civil discourse on health care reform. MIDDLETOWN – Rep. Rush Holt probably knew he was…
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Doctor finds calling on medical missions
Medical missionary volunteers at Parker Clinic BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent At an early age, Wayne Farmer knew that he wanted to be a medical doctor and work in the world’s underdeveloped countries that need medical care. College, medical school, marriage, family and children put this ambition on the back burner. Dr. Wayne Farmer In 2007,…
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Ocean Grove antique auction Sept. 4
Some of the items offered in last year’s Antiques and Collectibles Auction. The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is preparing for its 12th annual Antiques and CollectiblesAuction slated for Sept. 4 at the Ocean Grove Youth Temple facing Auditorium Square Park. The annual event, one of many special events presented each year by the Historical…
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County plans 9/11 remembrance
On Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. the Monmouth County Park System will host a brief remembrance ceremony at the site of Monmouth County’s 9/11 memorial. The 20-minute ceremony will include the Naval Weapons Station Earle Funeral Honors, bagpipers, an invocation by local clergy and flowers placed at the memorial. The 9/11 memorial is at Mount…
