Category: Independent News

  • Lost … and found

    Marlboro employeeshelp reunite daughter,mom after 47 years By karl vilacobaStaff Writer Lost … and found JERRY WOLKOWITZ After a search brought Sharon Blevins (r) to New Jersey from her home in Ohio, she was reunited with her mother, Eleanor Oster, following a separation of 47 years. A serendipitous search that started in the Marlboro Public…

  • Cops: McDonald’s armed robbery is gang-related

    One suspectedmember of Bloods gang still on the run By elaine van develdeStaff Writer One suspected member of Bloods gang still on the run By elaine van develde Staff Writer When Patrolman Nick Caprio pulled into the McDonald’s on Route 35 in Middletown last week for a little on-the-job sustenance, he instead got a call…

  • Defense keeps Lions unbeaten, in first place

    Middletown Northlooking to defendA North title By Warren RappleyeaStaff Writer Defense keeps Lions unbeaten, in first place Middletown North looking to defend A North title By Warren Rappleyea Staff Writer The Middletown High School North field hockey team is undefeated after 10 games, and is in a good position to retain its Shore Conference Class…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY Members of Keyport Tiger Cub Pack 316, Sonny Giunta, Joseph Daglia and Michael Daglia, wave to the crowd while participating in the Keyport Fire Department’s 125th anniversary parade Oct. 5.

  • Officers wait for apology in smelly letters case

    By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Officers wait for apology in smelly letters case By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — It still stinks. That’s the opinion of victims of an incident involving packages of piled horse manure and nasty letters sent to four police officers from their superior in April. The sender was police…

  • Residents surveyed about proposed YMCA in Holmdel

    Results expected by the end ofthe monthBy Maura dowginStaff Writer by the end of the month By Maura dowgin Staff Writer Within the next few weeks Holmdel officials will know how residents feel about bringing a new YMCA to the township. A survey was sent to residents last week to determine how they feel about…

  • History to be in spotlight

    at Archives Day Oct. 12 at Archives Day Oct. 12 Preserving History for the Future is the theme of the 2002 Archives Day to be held at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. According to Monmouth County Clerk Claire French, a unique and diverse program of historical "show and tell" is in the…

  • Fight against terrorism a focus for sheriff’s office

    Fight against terrorism a focus for sheriff’s office Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley has announced a county-wide initiative to raise awareness about the important roles local residents can play in improving homeland security. As part of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security Awareness program, Sheriff Oxley plans to provide presentations, individual training and…

  • Township resident wins blue ribbon at festival

    By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Rosabelle Abend, Aberdeen, took first place for this quilt at the Harvest Home Festival, held at Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, on Sunday, Sept. 29. ABERDEEN — Township resident Rosabelle Abend can no longer say she’s never won anything. On a whim, she entered a quilting…