Category: HUB News
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Writing course, open house at Brookdale
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer “Free Yourself to Write” taught by Helene Kylen, freelance mental health writer and editor, March 29-May 3 from 9:30 a.m.- noon. The writing course will include unblocking methods, projective techniques and other topics. Class is limited to 10 students. Fee is $109 and course code XWRIT…
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Fair Haven budget process seeks to offset state cuts
Once on track for a decrease, budget would rise 1.37 cents BY JENNA O’DONNELL Staff Writer FAIR HAVEN – Borough officials discussed cutting costs in light of Gov. Jon Corzine’s proposed state budget cuts during the municipal budget hearing at the March 10 council meeting. “Corzine has proposed a cut in our state aid of…
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‘Hope for the Flowers’ gala slated for March 28
Michael’s Feat will host its annual “Hope for the Flowers” fundraiserMarch 28 from 7-11 p.m. at Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The nonprofit Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund Inc. (Michael’s Feat) is assists local families caring for seriously ill newborns. The black-tie gala will feature live music by Filet of Soul, sit-down dinner, desserts and open…
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Attempted murder charge in west side shootings
Charges could draw sentence of up to 120 years BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer Anthony Sims RED BANK – The 19-year-old male arrested for allegedly shooting twomen in the borough has been charged with attempted murder, according to theMonmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Anthony J. Sims, of Eatontown, was apprehended by Highlands police Feb. 2. He…
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Court hearing held on Best Liquors license woes
Judge will make recommendation to state board BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer RED BANK- Aliquor storeowner had his day in court March 5, although a final decision on whether the store’s license will be revoked may not be rendered until the summer. The 9 a.m. hearing on the revocation of the alcohol distribution license of…
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Boro, YMCA agree: No sale, no suit
Resident asks state AG to investigate sale of historic bldg. BY MELISSA KARSH Staff Writer RED BANK- A”cease fire” agreement has been reached between borough officials and Community YMCA representatives over the sale of a historicMonmouth Street building. The CYMCA’s Children’s Cultural Center, 51 Monmouth St., which the borough sold to the Y for $1…
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Program would restore oyster beds to Navesink
Residents needed to help re-establish oyster population SEA BRIGHT – The NY/NJ Baykeeper and the borough Environmental Committee will host a pair of meetings with local citizens interested in conservation and willing to help with a project to plant baby oysters in the Shrewsbury River and farm them until maturity. The oysters will be harvested…
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Grant will help preserve rare stained-glass windows
Expert will restore historic Christ Church 19th-century windows This window is one of eight rare stained-glass windows at Christ Church in Shrewsbury that will be restored with grant monies. SHREWSBURY – Restoration of Christ Church’s historic stained-glass windows took another step forward with the award of a $5,000 grant from the Monmouth County Historical Commission…
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In the Service
Navy Seaman Apprentice Jennifer L. McLaughlin, Rumson, has completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. A 2007 graduate of Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School, Rumson, she is the daughter of Barbara A. McLaughlin, Rumson. Army Reserve Sgt. Matthew R. Snow has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson,…
