Category: HUB Opinion

  • Georgette E. Dunn

    Mrs. Dunn, 86, of Tinton Falls, and formerly the Belford section of Middletown, died March 12, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Tom Dunn; a son, James; and five brothers, Richard, James, Harold, Elmer and Andrew. She is survived by two daughters, Renee Schreiber of Keyport and Suzanne of Tinton Falls;…

  • ‘Teach-in’ at Brookdale begins March 31

    Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer free classes during its “Global Teach-In”March 31-April 4. Programs are generally appropriate for teens and older. An open house will also be held April 6 at noon. Details on programs will be available from the presenters. For more information, call college relations at (732) 224-2283.

  • Peter C. Kenney

    Mr. Kenney, 60, of Hazlet, died March 14, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was the former owner and operator of Buy Rite Liquors, Old Bridge. Prior to that, he was amanufacturer’s representative for men’s clothing companies. He was predeceased by his father,Malachi J. Kenney; a brother, John J. Kenney; and a sister, Catherine…

  • Among the powerful, bad behavior is all too common

    GREG BEAN Coda Back in the days when I was a police reporter, I started hearing rumors of a fancy, high-priced bordello operating in the part of town usually associated with high society. We called that part of town “The Tree Streets,” because the roads were all named after trees- Oak, Poplar,Ash,Walnut and the like…

  • To solve the mystery, you have to look at history

    DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: Over the years, I’ve read your columns about the punishing…

  • Award winners in Eye-Sights

    Local fine art photographers dominate the list of award winners at Eye- Sights 2008, the fifth annual open juried photography show currently on exhibit at the Guild of CreativeArt in Shrewsbury. "Frankfurt Bahnhof" by Jesse Craft Jesse Craft, Red Bank, won Best in Show with "Frankfurt Bahnhof," an image taken at a train station in…

  • IN THE ARTS

    “Engaging Shaw” by JohnMorogiello, with excerpts fromBernard Shaw, is making its New Jersey premiere through April 13 at New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway in Long Branch. Of all the great love stories in literary history, the pairing of playwright George Bernard Shaw and Charlotte Payne-Townshend may rank as the very least romantic. The blazingwit…

  • 3 questions for Stephen Colbert

    Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert was the guest of honor at the Two River Theater Company’s Annual gala earlier this month. Stephen Colbert The South Carolina native wears multiple hats on his Emmy-nominated show "The Colbert Report," including host and executive producer, and is a best-selling author of the book "I Am America (And So…

  • Paul Bernard Ferrigno

    Mr. Ferrigno, 40, of Little Silver, diedMarch 10, 2008, in London. He was managing director and head of sales for Cohen & Company Investment Bank, NewYork City. He is survived by his wife, KathleenMancini Ferrigno; two sons, Paul S. Ferrigno and Alexander Q. Ferrigno of Little Silver; his parents, Joseph W. Ferrigno III of Stonington,…