Category: Independent News
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Rebecca’s Reel readying ‘New Millennium’ quilt show Biennial event to take place at Poricy Parkon May 19-21 MIDDLETOWN — Every two years Rebecca’s Reel Quilters, an adjunct of the Poricy Park historical programs, “f10c_a.jpg” width=”250″ height=”136″ border=”0″ alt=””> Debby Green of Fair Haven, Julie Bleickardt of Middletown and Debbie Sidwell of Eatontown show off some…
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Mid’town referendum work picks up steam Board aiming for September 2002 completion date T he Middletown Board of Education has taken another step in its $78 million referendum project, approving nearly $3.3 million in contracts for the purchase and construction of a pair of temporary structures at the district’s two high schools, and other district…
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Historical Association Bernadette Rogoff, Monmouth County Historical Association curator, her husband, Marc, and daughter, Erin, tour the grounds of Longstreet Farm in Holmdel during a "Wool Days" program last weekend.
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Arby’s hopes to open fast-food restaurant on Rte. 34, Ab’deen Planning Board approves expansion of Welsh Farms T he Planning Board has received a conceptual plan for a proposed Arby’s fast-food restaurant on Route 34. The restaurant would be built on the southbound side of Route 34 between Boston Market and Columbia Savings Bank. The…
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Indian Creek residents want sewer cost break Because of hardships, Holmdel neighborhood wants assessment break HOLMDEL — The complaints of residents from Indian Creek Road rang in loud and clear at town hall last week. At last week’s regular Township Committee meeting, Sam Shramko, of 7 Indian Creek Road, spoke on behalf of the group.…
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Volunteers needed for Earth Day cleanup Volunteers are sought for the annual beach cleanup held each year at this time to celebrate Earth Day. It will take place at the Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen on April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants should meet at the parking lot on Lakeshore Drive near the…
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Identity theft crime is on the rise in the U.S. Postal Inspection Service issues tips to avoid thieves A college student receives a letter informing her that she has been put in collection for unpaid tuition bills from a college she does not attend. The student is puzzled because she has never set foot on…
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Police seeking grocery store purse snatcher Suspect targets elderly women, wanted for credit card fraud The Holmdel and Aberdeen township police departments are seeking assistance in identifying “f07c_a.jpg” width=”150″ height=”152″ border=”0″ alt=””> The suspect is seen (top) at the Hazlet Kmart store and (inset) at Provident Bank in the Edwards supermarket in Keyport, according to…
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Controversy brews in Hazlet trailer park Residents call for equal treatment from zoning officials HAZLET — An owner of two mobile home parks in Hazlet is not happy. According to Gil Santopadre, owner of Sam’s Mobile Home Park and Locust Mobile Home Park, both Route 36, favoritism reigns supreme. "The president of the tenants association…
