Category: Independent News

  • Bond ordinance for fields still on the table

    BY MICHELLE ROSENBERGStaff Writer BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer PHOTOSBY JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Above, a view of the Satz School football field from under the scoreboard. At right, the Satz School football field scoreboard has become home to a bird’s nest. HOLMDEL — The Township Committee has put on hold a bond ordinance that would…

  • History on sale as Kislin’s clears shelves

    Stash of goods dating back to 1940s found in attic at Front St. retailer BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer The attic of Kislin’s Sporting Goods, Red Bank, has yielded vintage clothing and many other items currently on sale. Stash of goods dating back to 1940s found in attic at Front St. retailer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff…

  • Referendum work nearing end for Mat-Ab

    BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer MATAWAN — The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District’s school renovation plan, which has been in the works since a 2002 referendum was passed, is near completion as expected, and is currently under budget. Each of the four elementary schools — Lloyd Road, Ravine Drive, Strathmore and Cliffwood…

  • Township man charged in luncheonette burglary

    BY VINCE ECHAVARIAStaff Writer BY VINCE ECHAVARIA Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A township man was charged by police with burglary and theft July 2, after he allegedly broke into a township luncheonette and stole more than $350 in cash. Edward Cinquegrana, 27, North Middletown section, is suspected of breaking into Jillianeys Luncheonette, Route 36, in…

  • Different approaches that work well together

    Collaborative helps photographers put work in proper perspective BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer They shoot with different cameras, interpret what they see through the lens distinctly and with their own unique style, but the six women who make up InFocus, a photography collaborative, share a common perspective. "There’s a difference between…

  • Two township men charged in duck killings

    Grand jury hands down three-count indictment BY VINCE ECHAVARIAStaff Writer BY VINCE ECHAVARIA Staff Writer Two Middletown men were charged by a Monmouth County grand jury in the killing of two ducks at Crystal Pond Park early this year. Robert Nelson Bouldin, 19, Birch Lane, and Joseph A. Uriarte, 20, Montana Avenue, both of the…

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    JIM CALLAHAN Jerry Weinstein (r) and Bob Ferry perform a concert at the Thursday Night Jazz Series on Main and West Front streets in Keyport July 1

  • DWI reform bills clear another hurdle

    TRENTON — A package of legislation to reform the state’s penalty system for drunken driving offenses cleared the Senate June 21. Currently, the bills are await consideration by the Assembly. The bills, sponsored by state Senator Barbara Buono (D-18), would increase mandatory prison time for driving while revoked from 10 to 30 days, eliminate the…

  • Raritan student is chosen for national forum

    BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer HAZLET — Fifteen-year-old Deeva Frankel just finished her sophomore year at Raritan High School, and has been chosen to participate in a national program for students interested in studying medicine. Deeva will be one of about 350 students chosen nationwide to take part in the National…