Category: Independent News
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Wish Tree helps give children gift of books
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer MATAWAN — The joy of reading is a wonderful gift to give a child for the holidays. In the spirit of reading, the Woman’s Club of Matawan is sponsoring a wish tree at the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, located at 165 Main St. in Matawan. “It’s a…
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Packages collected for single soldiers in Iraq
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer ABERDEEN — The gift of giving is a huge part of the holiday spirit. People love to sit around with family and friends, tearing open presents they selflessly bought one another, but for the troops in Iraq the holiday season is entirely different. The soldiers are…
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Replacement of Clifton expected early January
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer MATAWAN — There is no word yet on who will take over as the borough’s mayor once Robert Clifton steps down from the position. The Matawan’s Republican Party and Borough Council are expected to meet to discuss names before the GOP appoints someone to the position,…
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Two charged in robbery
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer HAZLET — Two men have been arrested on robbery and drug charges as part of their alleged attempt to rob two customers of the Bank of America, Route 35. Joseph L. Viggiano, 19, and Nicholas Valvo Jr., 21, both of Staten Island, were charged with robbery…
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Johnny B. Freeholder?
Keyport BY KAREN E. BOWES Staff Writer BY KAREN E. BOWESStaff Writer Keyport Mayor John Merla is seeking to replace longtime Freeholder Harry Larrison Jr. in a special Dec. 18 election. If selected by the Republican County Committee, Merla plans to stay on as mayor until the end of the shortened term, then run as…
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Twp. reminds of snow removal parking rules
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer ABERDEEN — In preparation for the quickly approaching winter weather, township officials would like to clarify the correct parking rules during snowstorms. The rules are: • Parking is fully prohibited during snowfalls on township streets in the Strathmore section, as well as the Heather Glen and…
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Parents want field open to all teams
Few used complex at H.S. South in its first season BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer Times are good in Middletown, especially on the south side of town, as the High School South Eagles defended their football state title Sunday and in the process extended their winning streak to 24 games. Another…
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O’Hern tapped as state’s special counsel for ethics
Former Red Bank mayor, Seton Hall prof will look at ethics rules, training BY LAYLI WHYTE Staff Writer BY LAYLI WHYTEStaff Writer LITTLE SILVER — A borough resident and former Red Bank mayor has been charged with the task of assessing the state’s ethics rules and coming up with a plan to strengthen them. Justice…
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JOHN SZPARA Raritan High School head football coach Bob Generelli gets a cold shower from his players after the Rockets defeated Carteret on Sunday in Piscataway to win the Central Jersey Group II title. For story, see sports.
