Category: HUB News

  • Documentary to focus on prescription drug abuse

    South Brunswick woman shares story with Al Roker about son’s fatal overdose BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Jason Surks was like any other teenager. He grew up in central New Jersey, attending Rutgers University to become a pharmacist. He had a supportive home environment, and his mother worked in substance abuse prevention. Jason Surks However,…

  • Police respond to altercation at club

    BY SUSANNE MORELLI Staff Writer RED BANK — Problems at a local club resurfaced on the weekend when police responded to reports of a fight that left one victim unconscious and another with a stab wound. Red Bank police were called to the area of West Front Street and English Plaza around 1:21 a.m. on…

  • U.S. Navy seeks business sponsors for Earle events

    COLTS NECK – The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) office at Naval Weapons Station Earle offers area businesses the opportunity to sponsor athletic, cultural and entertainment events for U.S. sailors and their families. The MWR office plans, organizes and provides all the activities on base and other opportunities for education and awareness at other locations,…

  • Former bookkeeper charged with theft

    FREEHOLD — A former bookkeeper for a Red Bank marketing company was arrested Feb. 11 on charges of siphoning more than $470,000 from the company for her personal use. Rebecca Cirillo, 32, of Atlantic Highlands, was arrested on a complaint charging her with second-degree theft by deception, according to a press release from the Monmouth…

  • MCAC brings new members on board

    RED BANK — The Monmouth County Arts Council held its annual meeting at the Monmouth Museum on Jan. 21with member arts groups and artists voting unanimously on board members for the next three-year term. The slate for 2009 includes three returning directors: Jennifer Anderson of Monmouth Beach, a fundraising consultant and community organizer who has…

  • A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial)

    Gloria Averbuch works for Sky Blue FC of Women’s Professional Soccer A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED (Advertorial) Advertisement A MESSAGE TO YOUTH ATHLETES: BE PREPARED Fitness, fun, family time—youth sports can be wonderful. But like every intensive endeavor, these activities require proper care and preparation. In our enthusiasm to give our children every…

  • Grants fund apprenticeships

    TRENTON — Grants to fund apprenticeships in traditional folk arts are available from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Guidelines and applications for the arts council’s Fiscal Year 2010 Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program are currently available. The application deadline is April 3 and workshops conducted by arts council staff will be offered in…

  • Purim festivities at Congregation B’nai Israel

    RUMSON — Purim, the happiest of all Jewish holidays, will be celebrated at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson on Sunday, March 1, and Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and10. All events are open to the public and will take place at B’nai Israel, located at 171 Ridge Road. On March 1 from 11 a.m. to…

  • Panel to seek ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions

    FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has appointed a group of 27 government, business and science professionals to serve on an advisory committee to explore ways in which Monmouth County can lessen the carbon footprint it leaves on the world. “The development of a greenhouse gas reduction plan is a very important first…