Category: HUB Opinion
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Preschoolers learn how letters get delivered
On Feb. 27, borough preschoolers dropped by the Oceanport post office to visit with the postmaster and staff. The 17 preschoolers were accompanied by three teachers/chaperones and learned from Postmaster Kathryn Lockwood and staff at the post office where to buy stamps, deposit mail and what happens to a letter once it’s mailed. Each child…
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Mabel P. Crook
Mrs. Crook, 88, of the Lincroft section of Middletown, died Feb. 26, 2007 at Arnold Walter Nursing Home, Holmdel. Born in Irvington, she resided in Elizabeth, Holmdel and the Shadow Lake section of Middletown prior to relocating to Lincroft five years ago. She co-owned with her husband Crook Insurance Agency, Holmdel, several years ago. Prior…
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The South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University in West Long Branch March 16 at 8 p.m. Regarded as cultural emissaries around the world, the Grammy-winning group’s stirring sounds of bass, alto and tenor harmonies tell stories of everyday life. The No. 1 recording artists in…
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‘Mathletes’ score in math competition
RUMSON – – Each year, more than 50,000 middle school students from 6,000 schools nationwide participate in a middle school math enrichment and competition program called Mathcounts. The program’s mission is to increase enthusiasm for, and enhance achievement in, middle school math. Mathcounts provides students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering or…
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Nancy A. Bradshaw
Mrs. Bradshaw, 71, of Middletown, died Feb. 27, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, she resided in Middletown Township most of her life. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Lincroft Bible Church, Lincroft section of Middletown, for more than 30 years, and was involved in its small…
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Shore landscapes at Beacon Fine Arts
“Neighbors Across the Marsh” A show of vibrant landscape paintings by Sharon Hathaway will open at Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank Saturday. Hathaway’s impressionistic paintings capture scenes of the unique Jersey Shore landscape from salt marshes to cottage gardens. An opening reception will be held Saturday, 5-8 p.m., at Beacon, 61 Monmouth St..…
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Ranney students sponsor senior prom
Applewood resident Marian Dubane dances with a Ranney School student. TINTON FALLS – Students at Ranney School in Tinton Falls kicked off prom season by hosting a “Senior Prom” for residents of Applewood Estates, a retirement community affiliated with CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. The event, which featured a 12-piece orchestra and ballroom dancing demonstrations,…
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Artist in his studio, a factory nook filled with faces
PHOTOSBY MIGUELJUAREZ staff Jonathan Shahn in his studio located in Roosevelt’s historic factory. Jonathan Shahn to open solo show in Roosevelt March 11 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer From behind the closed door of Jonathan Shahn’s studio in the historic Roosevelt factory, a person can often hear the quiet tapping of a hammer and wedge…
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Relay for Life celebrates survivors
RBR students mind the T-shirt shop during the Little Silver Relay for Life Kick-off event. LITTLE SILVER – Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) recently held a very successful kickoff dinner for the Little Silver Relay for Life, which will take place at RBR June 8-9. The theme of the dinner was a take-off on…
