Category: HUB News
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BRAC list expected at end of the week
Report presented on how local base supports U.S. military in Iraq BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer If not for the communications technology developed at Fort Monmouth, more soldiers fighting in Iraq could be in harm’s way, according to two New Jersey congressmen who are trying to protect the local…
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In the Arts
Red Bank lounge and bar Echo will present Surf Night on Tuesday, May 17, at 8 p.m., featuring paintings and photographs with a surfer theme. Featured artists include Ranny Jackson, Jack Meyer and Lenny Abbott, with music provided by Christie Santoni, among others. There will also be a showing of “Through the Looking Glass,” a…
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CHRIS KELLY staff Lamar Brown, Red Bank, and fellow escorts at the Monmouth County Cotillion 55th Annual Debutante Ball, show off their dance moves at Convention Hall in Asbury Park May 8.
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May Day rally drew locals
BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff David Schraeger (l-r), Kevin Shomo and Al Strasburger are just some of the members of the Central Jersey Coalition for Peace and Justice who gathered at the Red Bank train station before traveling to New York City for a May Day march. RED…
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Marine: Service in Iraq answering a call to duty
Rumson Purple Heart recipient may return for second tour in Iraq BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer Kristian Kjesbu RUMSON — Marine Lance Cpl. Kristian Kjesbu was just doing his job. When Kjesbu was deployed to Iraq for six months, he was just doing his job. When he was sent out on…
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Making strides
Greater Media Newspapers presented a check for $5,000 to the American Cancer Society on April 19. Greater Media Newspapers publisher Kevin Wittman presented the check to American Cancer Society representatives Rose Ann Weber (center) and Kimberly Gittines. The donation was the result of proceeds from the Greater Women of Central New Jersey program and has…
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Pallone, Holt will hold town hall meeting
BY SUE M. MORGAN Staff Writer BY SUE M. MORGANStaff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. –– U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone and Rush Holt (D-NJ) will host an open discussion about the future of Fort Monmouth at a town hall forum scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. The forum, beginning at 4 p.m. will take place in the gymnasium at…
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Solo art
Artist has first solo exhibit “Swan” Red Bank artist Cecilia Swatton has opened her first one-person show at Espresso Joe’s Coffeehouse, 50 West Front St. in Keyport. Running until June 5, the show features abstract art that flaunts texture and celebrates color. The realm of abstract, self-expressive art is a departure for Swatton, who worked…
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Group wants new span similar to Oceanic Bridge
Public meeting May 25 at All Saints Church in Navesink BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff The Oceanic Bridge, as viewed from the Rumson side, is a historical site, but might be replaced by a much larger and more modern version. RUMSON — Residents from both sides of the…
