Category: Independent News
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Computer club offers opportunity to learn 25-year-old group shares the ins and outs of PC use
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Computer club offers opportunity to learn 25-year-old group shares the ins and outs of PC use MIDDLETOWN — Anyone looking to learn the ins and outs of computer use can find all of the needed information from the Brookdale Computer Users Group. The club meets the third Friday of every…
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Boutique to help survivors
Staff Writer By darlene diebold VERONICA YANKOWSKI Terry Seitz, Madeline Bennet and Lori Sadwith stand in the new 180 boutique, Puttin’ on the Ritz, in Keyport. Profits from the store will be used to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. KEYPORT — With the threat of losing needed state funding for its programs,…
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Navy says goodbye to USS Artic at Earle
Staff Writer By darlene diebold JERRY WOLKOWITZ Garry R. White, the outgoing captain of the USS Arctic, speaks to a crowd assembled during the change of command of the vessel at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo section of Middletown, last Friday. Thirteen shots rang out, signaling a change of the guard aboard the USS Arctic.…
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Police, township reach contract agreement
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Police, township reach contract agreement MIDDLETOWN — Deemed by officials as the result of sensible, smooth negotiations, the township police’s Superior Officers Association contract is signed and approved. The five-year contract, approved at the Township Committee’s June 3 meeting, sanctions raises for superior officers at a rate of 3.68…
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Local talent showcased at Hazlet firehouse
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE HAZLET — Township residents recently enjoyed a day of music put on by some emerging local talent. The North Centerville firehouse on Middle Road was the scene June 2 where a crowd of about 300 area residents gathered for bountiful dancing, dining, singing, showcasing, and a little money to…
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Primaries determine November face-off
Staff Writer By ELAINE VAN DEVELDE Primaries determine November face-off HAZLET — A contentious Democratic primary race culminated in candidate Kevin Lavan winning the party spot on the November Township Committee election ballot. The race pitted Lavan and contender 63-year-old Bayshore Manor resident James Brady against one another while bringing a split in party ideologies…
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Republican upset in primary
Staff Writer By darlene diebold HOLMDEL — With 14 percent of registered voters going to the polls in last week’s primary race, Valerie Niess and Robert Reddington Jr. will be on the ballot in November representing the Republican Party. Niess, 58, 820 Holmdel Road, and Reddington, 38, 20 Deercrest Drive, both received the Republican County…
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Green Grove parking woes may ease up
Staff Writer By darlene diebold Green Grove parking woes may ease up KEYPORT — The yearlong parking problems at the Green Grove Gardens apartments may be coming to an end soon. At the June 3 Borough Council meeting, the governing body unanimously voted to send a letter to Thomas Loffa, Green Grove Gardens manager, stating…
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Investigation of 1916 shark attacks continues
Staff Writer By josh davidson VERONICA YANKOWSKI John and Christine Nichols of Pennsylvania talk with National Geographic television producer Ashley Hoppin about the 1916 shark attack in Matawan Creek that killed Nichols’ great uncle, Stanley Fisher. MATAWAN — It has been decades, but researchers are still looking to solve an infamous crime in the borough.…
