Category: HUB News

  • Improving Relationships meditation series at UUC

    MIDDLETOWN — A four-week series of meditation classes will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUC) of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. The series will run every Tuesday night through Dec. 2. Although taught as a series, each class is self-contained. The sessions will…

  • State renews focus on inexperienced drivers

    Sharon A. Harrington, chief administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, unveiled a restructured Probationary Driver Program (PDP) to students at Freehold Township High School on Oct. 22. The PDP is a program mandated for new (probationary) drivers who are convicted of two or more moving violations totaling four or more violation points in…

  • Volunteers interact with senior citizens

    Monmouth County programs foster social relationships BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent Nothing brightens a day like a friendly call or visit, especially if someone lives alone or cannot leave their home. For more than 30 years, the elderly and shut-in residents of Monmouth County have been given brighter days through two programs of the Monmouth County…

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    CHRIS KELLY staff Lorraine Bifulco (center), Long Branch, takes part in “One Night, One Light,” a candlelight vigil marking Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Day held at Kensington Court Assisted Living in Tinton Falls on Nov. 3. Story, page 3.

  • Retirees hooked on fishing

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Manny Luftglass and Ron Bern have been fishing together for 45 years. A few weeks ago, the friendly competitors were on a 12-foot fishing boat in the Spruce Run Reservoir, searching for 5-pound hybrid bass, which are known to fight like 12-pound largemouth bass. All of a sudden, one of…

  • 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,…