Category: Independent News
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Hair, makeup are an exact science at Haircolorxpress
By maura dowginStaff Writer Hair, makeup are an exact science at Haircolorxpress By maura dowgin Staff Writer VERONICA YANKOWSKI Holmdel resident Jeanee Montagna gets her hair cut by Carolyn Ford at haircolorxpress, located in the Holmdel Commons on Route 35, on Friday. HOLMDEL — Anyone who wants to be as pampered as a guest on…
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Monmouth Hills may be a national historic landmark
Area dubbed Water Witch Club after itsexclusive club roots By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Area dubbed Water Witch Club after its exclusive club roots By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — High on a hill, tucked away in a small nook of this 43 square-mile township, is a 50-acre historic paradise of sorts which…
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Track coach accused of crossing the line
HOLMDEL— The head track and cross-country coach at Holmdel High School was fired after he was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a member of his team. Todd Lippin, 32, of 32 Crawford St., Eatontown, "was charged with one complaint dealing with sexual assault upon a minor," said Monmouth County Prosecutor John…
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All aboard for train station makeover
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer All aboard for train station makeover By elaine van develde Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Passengers board the train at the revamped Hazlet train station. The renovations will be complete within a month. HAZLET – The train station is chugging faster toward the completion of its $6 million face lift. The…
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Blizzard blasts Bayshore
Area braces for flooding as rain, rising tempsexpected to melt snowelaine van develde By maura dowgin, josh davidson &Staff Writers Area braces for flooding as rain, rising temps expected to melt snow FARRAH MAFFAI The hill at Holmdel Park was a place for children of all ages after the blizzard. Kate Plagema, Shrewsbury, and Jim…
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Station redevelopment talks slow
Aberdeen By josh davidsonStaff Writer Aberdeen’s developer files lawsuit against Matawan and Aberdeen By josh davidson Staff Writer Train station redevelopment talks between Matawan Borough and Aberdeen Township will continue despite a recent lawsuit filed by Aberdeen’s developer against both municipalities. "I don’t see how a lawsuit, filed by a developer, would inhibit in any…
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VERONICA YANKOWSKI Someone got creative with the snow at this house in the Lincroft section of Middletown and crafted a heart for Valentine’s Day.
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Area police prepare for terrorist threats
By maura dowginStaff Writer Area police prepare for terrorist threats By maura dowgin Staff Writer On the brink of war with Iraq, area police departments have been gearing up in case of a possible terrorist attack. Police are looking to the public for help, said Middletown Police Chief John Pollinger. Companies should be on the…
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Revitalization of Belford, Port
Monmouth set By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Revitalization of Belford, Port By elaine van develde Staff Writer ELAINE VAN DEVELDE The Belford Seafood Co-op’s Pirate’s Cove restaurant is actually in Port Monmouth. The new Bayshore ferry terminal and a New York Waterway ferry are in full view of the restaurant’s parking lot. MIDDLETOWN — Luxury…
