Category: Independent News
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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…
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Vigilance is advised after carbreak-ins
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — A rash of motor vehicle break-ins has police warning residents to be more careful when leaving cars unattended. "What we urge people to do is lock their doors," Lt. John T. Powers said. "Don’t leave anything of value in your car. If you have…
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Vandalism has officials looking for answers
By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer ABERDEEN — Local officials are working to stop vandalism at the township’s in-line skating rink on Lakeshore Drive at Cliffwood Beach Park. Most recently, spray-painters have hit the rink and nearby playground equipment. The site was vandalized even before it became a rink, Mayor David Sobel…
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Scouts work to beautify
Bayview Elementary By josh davidsonStaff Writer By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — One Middletown High School North senior is giving back to his former elementary school. Philip J. Gillhaus, 17, recently led a group of people working to improve the exterior of Bayview Elementary School. The project, which includes fence improvements and landscaping, is…
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More money doled out for Route 520 study
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer More money doled out for Route 520 study By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Controversy has opened the door for further study of pending improvements to Route 520. According to Monmouth County Engineer Ted Giannechini, he had not anticipated the extensive public involvement that has ensued since a…
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Armed robber leaves Quick Chek empty-handed
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Police may know who the masked man is, but they’re still investigating other factors surrounding a foiled armed robbery last week. A 911 call placed Oct. 2 at 2:53 a.m. led police to the Quick Chek store at the corner of Route…
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Students learn the value of emergency numbers
SEEK program teaches youngsters howto use 911 By josh davidsonStaff Writer Students learn the value of emergency numbers SEEK program teaches youngsters how to use 911 By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Emergency Education for Kids (SEEK) 911 program strives to teach children how to use emergency resources. "(We’ve had)…
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Local teacher to oversee municipal elections in Kosovo
By maura dowginStaff Writer By maura dowgin Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Jill Cerqueira is not only a history teacher in Holmdel, she is also making history in Kosovo. Cerqueira will be an International Polling Station supervisor for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for the upcoming municipal elections in the Balkan province…
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Model aviators search for friendlier skies
Club seeking site to fly remote-controlledairplanes; offers reward By sandi carpelloStaff Writer Model aviators search for friendlier skies Club seeking site to fly remote-controlled airplanes; offers reward By sandi carpello Staff Writer With property development in Middlesex County soaring, some 50 model airplane enthusiasts have found their hobby temporarily grounded due to a lack of…
