Category: Independent News

  • Water and sewer debate continues

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer KEYPORT — About 30 residents turned out for the second of three public hearings scheduled to discuss the sale of the township’s water and sewer service. Whether or not the water and sewer system will be sold will be decided by voters in November. The majority…

  • Crossing guard recovering after being hit by car

    No charges filed against driver BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A Bayview Elementary School crossing guard who was struck by a car while on duty Sept. 11 is recovering at home from her injuries. Helen Sengebush, 62, of Middletown was standing in East Road after crossing Bayview…

  • Getting a leg up

    Getting a leg up CHRIS KELLY staff Christian Brothers Academy’s Brian Beaty battles for the ball with an Ocean Township defender during the Colts’ 1-1 tie on Sept. 23 in Ocean. For story, see sports.

  • Plucky 4-yr.-old saves dad

    BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer Plucky 4-yr.-old saves dad BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A 4-year-old’s quick thinking appears to have saved his father’s life. Anthony Valletta, 49, of Michele Drive, was home working on his wife’s 1987 Mercedes-Benz Sept. 24 when the car rolled off the jacks onto his chest. His son, Justin…

  • Missing man’s body washes ashore

    Authorities unsure how Hazlet man fell off boat, died BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDEStaff Writer BY ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Staff Writer A Hazlet man, who was missing last week after a fishing expedition, is dead. The body of Francis W. Delucia, 38, of Buttonwood Place was found on the shores of Long Island’s Lido Beach Saturday…

  • Aberdeen limits residential parking

    BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer Aberdeen limits residential parking BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer ABERDEEN — The township will limit parking on a number of its residential streets. An ordinance limiting parking from Monday through Friday, 6-10 a.m., on Reids Hill Road, Independence Drive, Ithaca Court, Oxford Lane and Bechstein Drive was passed at the Sept.…

  • ‘Fall Hunter Pace Series’ to begin Oct. 5

    ‘Fall Hunter Pace Series’ to begin Oct. 5 The Monmouth County Park System and Special People United to Ride (SPUR) will begin their "Fall Hunter Pace Series" Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. The series continues Oct. 26 at Clayton Park, Upper Freehold,…

  • Temple helps some soldiers call home

    BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Members of Temple Shalom will give overseas soldiers an opportunity to call home for the holidays. The synagogue’s Adult Jewish Growth Committee is seeking international phone cards for Jewish soldiers deployed at any location so they can speak with loved ones during Rosh Hashana,…

  • Aberdeen promotes 3 officers to top posts

    New chief, deputy focus their efforts oncommunity relations BY JOSH DAVIDSONStaff Writer New chief, deputy focus their efforts on community relations BY JOSH DAVIDSON Staff Writer ABERDEEN — With the goal of restructuring its police force to get ready for future development, the township promoted three of its officers to top positions. Lt. Joseph Kelly…