Category: Independent News
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Artist reception to be held for photographer
Middletown Township Public Library will hold an artist reception for photographer Margaret Coston on July 6 at 7:30 p.m. Coston, a Holmdel resident, is currently studying with the New York Institute of Photography. She is an official photographer for the NYIP magazine, Photo World. This year she was chosen to be part of the Monmouth…
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT —
Steadily rising gas prices like these at a busy Route 520 intersection in the Lincroft section of Middletown have local and state legislators searching for solutions.
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A DAY TO CELEBRATE —
Nicole Anderson waves to her friends and family at Middletown High School South’s graduation ceremony at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Thursday. For the story and more pictures, see page 22.
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Keyport to hold town meeting on ferry plan NY Fast Ferry predicts minimal traffic impact; plans 2 trips a day
Staff Writer By Doug mckenzie Keyport to hold town meeting on ferry plan NY Fast Ferry predicts minimal traffic impact; plans 2 trips a day KEYPORT — Before making its decision on New York Fast Ferry’s proposed service, the Borough Council has decided to poll borough residents about their feelings toward the proposal. Following another…
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Holmdel History Fan
Linda Madge, the new president of the Holmdel Historical Society, stands in front of the group’s headquarters, the original St. Catharine’s Church on Stillwell Road.
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Historical Society’s new head has deep Holmdel roots Longtime district teacher Linda Madge hopes to spark new interest
Staff Writer By cindy tietjen Historical Society’s new head has deep Holmdel roots Longtime district teacher Linda Madge hopes to spark new interest HOLMDEL — The new president of the Holmdel Historical Society only has to go as far as her family scrapbooks to trace much of the township’s local history stretching back to the…
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County to add $1 M to ferry price tag NY Waterway objects to inclusion of $2M operations bond in project’s permit
Staff Writer By doug mckenzie County to add $1 M to ferry price tag NY Waterway objects to inclusion of $2M operations bond in project’s permit The price tag for the Belford commuter ferry project in Middletown has gone up. At its meeting on Thursday, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders introduced an ordinance…
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A Silly Finish
Raritan High School senior Lou Grasso celebrates getting his diploma by showering his classmates with Silly String at last Wednesday’s graduation. More graduation pictures inside.
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Tall ships headed for Sandy Hook Bay Picturesque vessels will assemble there Monday for July 4th OpSail 2000 extravaganza
Staff Writer By doug mckenzie Tall ships headed for Sandy Hook Bay Picturesque vessels will assemble there Monday for July 4th OpSail 2000 extravaganza The Danmark, anchored in Sandy Hook Bay during the 1992 Columbus Quincentennial, will follow the Coast Guard’s Eagle in Tuesday’s Parade of Sail. As the nation celebrates its independence next week,…
