Category: Independent News
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Lung transplant candidate finds comfort through fund
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Lung transplant candidate finds comfort through fund By elaine van develde Staff Writer HAZLET — Though she suffers from a rare lung disease, Susan Russo can breathe a little easier knowing some of the out-of-pocket costs that come with a lung transplant will be covered by others. The 56-year-old doesn’t…
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$6.5 million approved for beaches
By darlene dieboldStaff Writer By darlene diebold Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Monies for beach replenishment and flood control projects are one step closer to reality. Last week Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) announced that the House Appropriations Committee approved $6.5 million in funds for beach replenishment and flood control projects in Monmouth County. "Congressman Pallone…
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Annual celebration to be held after one-year absence
By Josh DavidsonStaff Writer By Josh Davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — Food, arts and crafts and history will be featured at the upcoming Matawan Day. "It’s been wildly successful," Mayor Robert D. Clifton said. "It’s a nice casual event and something to do in September." The event is scheduled to be held Sunday at Terhune…
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New leader, approach for United Way
County charitableorganization is reaching out to smaller operations By Sherry conohanStaff Writer County charitable organization is reaching out to smaller operations By Sherry conohan Staff Writer The winds of change are blowing through the United Way of Monmouth County. The terrorist attacks of 9/11, the faltering economy with downsizing by large corporations and changing attitudes…
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Commemorative run honors victims of 9/11
By elaine van develdeStaff Writer Commemorative run honors victims of 9/11 By elaine van develde Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — A year to the minute after Sept. 11, the sun shone brightly on a solemn run for remembrance. It was 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2002, exactly one year after the first terrorist plane hit tower…
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New Matawan borough offices almost ready to be filled
By Josh DavidsonStaff Writer By Josh Davidson Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI Matawan’s Borough Hall is in its final stages of reconstruction. The hall is scheduled to reopen in the spring. MATAWAN — The new municipal offices in the borough’s community center may open within a few months, officials said. "Most materials have come in on…
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Wraparound debt system intended to help to keep tax rates level
By Josh DavidsonStaff Writer By Josh Davidson Staff Writer MATAWAN — The $36.8 million school referendum, to be voted on Tuesday, is intended to provide the money needed for improvements and additions to district schools. If approved, the referendum would add 17 new classrooms at the Matawan Avenue Middle School. Other improvements at the school…
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School boards to adopt anti-bullying policies
By darlene dieboldStaff Writer School boards to adopt anti-bullying policies By darlene diebold Staff Writer KEYPORT — Legislation has been signed into law by Gov. James E. McGreevey that would require school districts to adopt harassment and bullying prevention policies throughout the state. "Part of our goal this year has been to work on this…
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Young artists show work at festival
County event features performances, exhibits by 13- to 17-year-oldsBy gloria stravelliStaff Writer by 13- to 17-year-olds By gloria stravelli Staff Writer The Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival is more than a celebration of the creativity of students involved in the arts. The festival gives teens the opportunity to see the work of their peers, to…
