Category: Independent News

  • Angel takes Keyport kids under his wing

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff John Munro of the Guardian Angels speaks to sixth-graders at Keyport Central School on Friday. KEYPORT — Popularity is “totally bogus” if you happen to be an angel. “If you have one friend and a parent that loves you, then that’s…

  • Consumers cautioned of ID theft during holidays

    With the holiday shopping season under way, Attorney General Peter C. Harvey and Consumer Affairs Director Reni Erdos are cautioning consumers to take extra care to protect against identity theft as they purchase gifts and use ATMs. “Identity theft is now the fastest-growing financial crime in our country,” Attorney General Harvey said. “Nearly 10 million…

  • Early-morning duck hunts spark complaints

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT — Duck hunters are disturbing the peace on First Street, firing shots before 6 a.m. on the weekend. During the Dec. 7 Borough Council meeting, Mayor John Merla noted that “lots of calls from First Street” were received by the police department on…

  • All aboard!

    PHOTOS BY CHRIS KELLY staff Last-minute arrivals board the Middletown Parks and Recreation Department’s Holiday Train Ride, Dec. 11. Elfa the Elf, Mary Dino, New York City, wows riders of the Train Ride with her tricks. Union Beach’s Nicholas Cajac, 4, shows amazement as Ralph the Reindeer speaks to him, under the direction of puppeteer…

  • Board says roof needs replacement

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer KEYPORT — The roof of the high school is “in failure condition” and needs to be replaced, according to school officials. The estimated cost of a new roof for both the Central School and Keyport high schools is $1.9 million, according to David A.…

  • Reflections of Red Bank as seen in shop windows

    BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer JERRYWOLKOWITZ staff Donald Rothman peers at his own reflection in the window of a downtown Red Bank shop. Pictured are images from “Red Bank Reflections,” an exhibit of his photographs of store windows that capture the reflection of the passing scene. There’s a common denominator in…

  • Township objects to a Marpal tonnage increase

    BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer MIDDLETOWN – Residents of the road that leads to the Tinton Falls Marpal waste facility are facing 350 tons more garbage. The facility is asking county officials to increase their daily intake of waste from 450 to 800 tons, as well as to extend…

  • Council selects annual ‘Women of Distinction’

    The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts Inc., Farmingdale, has announced recipients of its Women of Distinction Award to be honored at the 18th annual “Women of Distinction Dinner” March 10 at Deal Golf & Country Club. Honorees are local women that serve as outstanding role models for Girl Scouts and the community at large. Honorees…

  • Local pioneer reflects on her 80-year journey

    Well-traveled Anne Smith was first single woman in N.J. to adopt a child BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Anne Smith (l) talks with friends Maggie Snyder and Elsie Schmidt. Service, travel, close friendships and family characterize the life of Middletown resident Anne Smith, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Her life…