Category: HUB News

  • Oceanport chief: Police Dept. merger a bad idea

    Study recommends Eatontown absorb boro police force JENNA O’DONNELL and DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writers EATONTOWN — Oceanport’s police chief rejected a study recommendation that his department merge into Eatontown’s police force, saying shared police services are not in the best interests of his borough. Oceanport Police Chief Harold Sutton said at a special meeting on…

  • Rumson doctor pleads guilty to drug offense

    TRENTON — A physician from Rumson pleaded guilty July 29 to unlawfully prescribing the controlled painkiller oxycodone without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice, according to U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie. Dr. Philip B. Eatough, 61, also pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson to conspiracy to…

  • Animation contest inspires kids

    FAIR HAVEN — Prevention First Inc. has teamed up with Small Factory Productions and The Two River Film Festival (TRFF) to host the first Courageous Kids Animation Contest for Monmouth County children ages 5-12. The winning original animation will premiere at The Two River Children’s Film Festival special screening on Aug. 21 at Clearview Cinema…

  • Jazz in the Park

    Clockwise from left: Keith Marks on flute leads his group during a concert at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank on July 24. The Don Carter Jazz Group also performed in a double bill that was presented by the Jazz in the Park series. Marks and his group play against a backdrop of sunset over…

  • Plein Air Painters benefit Parker Family Health Center

    The Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast have selected the Parker Family Health Center as the beneficiary of their annual exhibit, “A Breath of Fresh Air,” currently on view at the Guild of Creative Art, located at 620 Broad St. in Shrewsbury. Parker Family Health Center Ten percent of the proceeds of all sales…

  • Two River Theater Co. announces new season

    The 2008/2009 season at Two River Theater Company (TRTC) in Red Bank kicks off with “Art” by Yasmina Reza. This smart and funny play explores the value and meaning of both friendship and art. Directed by Kirsten Kelly, “Art” runs from Sept. 30 through Oct. 19. “Heartbreak House” by George Bernard Shaw and directed by…

  • Photo

    Horses blast out of the gate for the 2008 $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport on Aug. 3. Big Brown, the overwhelming favorite, took the win, adding to his previous triumphs at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. See page 34. CHRIS KELLY staff

  • COA joins advocates for Branchport Creek

    Rivergate Keepers gain ally in effort to stem pollution A warning sign along Branchport Creek OCEANPORT — Members of a local environmental group have gained the support of Clean Ocean Action (COA) in their goal of ending the contamination of Branchport Creek by runoff from Monmouth Park racetrack. Oceanport and Long Branch residents joined forces…

  • New principal will lead Markham Place

    Administrator’s aim: ‘Make every student feel special’ BY SHARON LEFF Staff Writer Dennis Morolda, the new principal of Markham Place School When Markham Place School, Little Silver, opens its doors this September, it will do so with Dennis Morolda as its principal, the first new principal the school has had in about 20 years. Morolda…