Category: HUB News

  • Boro honors those who protect freedom

    BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Raymond Charlebois, Canadian Army, salutes during the Red Bank Veterans Day ceremony held at the Veterans Monument on Monmouth Street on Nov. 11. Right: Frank Sole, Red Bank, who served in the U.S. Army, was one of the veterans in attendance at the ceremony…

  • County seeks input for strategic plan

    ‘Blueprint’ for county gov’t to address community’s priorities BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Information technology, clear communication and human services were among residents’ concerns at a community forum sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Thursday night. SHARON LEFF Bill Hynes, of Janis Solutions, discusses the strategic plan process. The forum was held…

  • Adopt a Pet

    River Name Breed domestic shorthair Color orange tiger Age 5 months Sex male Description very affectionate; loves to be held; came in with his brother Phoenix (is black and white); they would love to be adopted together Adoption fees: Adult dogs – $100; puppies up to 4 months – $140; adult cats – $60, or…

  • R.B. returns to ‘Democratic tradition’

    GOP chalks loss up to residents voting Democratic line BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Juanita Lewis Democrats swept the race for Red Bank Borough Council Tuesday night when Edward Zipprich and Juanita Lewis won the two council seats up for election that are currently held by Republicans. The Democrats claimed victory over incumbent Republican Mary…

  • Vigils aim to unite Alzheimer’s caregivers

    Candlelight vigil marks Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Day BY LAYLI WHYTE Correspondent CHRIS KELLY staff Above: Ann Sage (l-r), Shrewsbury, Kathy Gerem, Eatontown, and Barbara Woodzell, Lincroft, light candles during “One Night, One Light,” a candlelight vigil held Nov. 3 at Kensington Court Assisted Living in Tinton Falls. Below: Nancy Massa, whose mother has Alzheimer’s disease,…

  • GOP lock on Little Silver council ended

    Dem, independent win two boro council seats BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Daniel O’Hern Jr. LITTLE SILVER — In a traditionally Republican borough, a Democrat and an independent running for two Borough Council seats ousted a 19-year Republican incumbent and his running mate in last week’s election. Democrat Daniel O’Hern Jr. and independent Dan Levine…

  • Background check bill clears Senate

    Bill would expand criminal checks of school employees BY LAUREN MORTENSON Correspondent The New Jersey Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will, if it is eventually signed into law, revise the current background check requirements for all school employees who come in contact with students. Sponsored by senators Loretta Weinberg, Barbara Buono and Shirley…

  • Pro wrestling fundraiser to honor Sgt. King

    RED BANK — The Sgt. Pat King Foundation will present a wrestling extravaganza featuring national wrestling superstars, local pro mat standouts and high-flying luchadors from Mexico on Nov. 21 in the gymnasium at Red Bank Catholic High School. The wrestling event commemorates the 11th anniversary of the death of popular Long Branch Police Sgt. Pat…

  • Pallone, Holt hold off challengers

    Incumbent legislators win re-election in 6th & 12th districts BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer Incumbent legislators win re-election in 6th & 12th districts Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. Democratic incumbents won re-election to Congressional seats representing the 6th and 12th districts in the Nov. 4 elections. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6th District) secured his 11th…