Category: Independent News
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Middletown Elks honor emergency responders
MIDDLETOWN — Four of the township’s emergency responders were recognized by Middletown Elks 2179 for outstanding community service at the 2011 Middletown Elks First Responder Appreciation Dinner. Middletown OEM Coordinator Charles W. Rogers III was named Middletown Elks Emergency Management Coordinator of the Year. The Elks credited his “actions during Hurricane Irene, exemplary work ethic,…
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Naturely happy
Eviju and Laela Domanski of Middletown pose for a photo at Poricy Park Nature Center, Middletown, Dec. 11. PHOTO BY CHRIS KELLY
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Local man’s organ and tissue donation helps 75 people
Tim O’Neill of Manalapan passed away in September BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Tim O’Neill (r), of Manalapan, helped 75 people through organ and tissue donations after he passed away Sept. 21. Pictured are his daughters Rebecca (l) and Shevaun, and wife, Yvonne. MANALAPAN — Timothy J. O’Neill loved to run. After his two daughters…
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Middletown library may get more trustees
BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — The leadership of the Middletown Township Public Library may see some new faces in the coming year. Under an ordinance proposed by the Township Committee, the library’s board of trustees would gain two more seats, with a total number of nine community representatives. “The library is an important board.…
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All aboard the Santa train
From top: Natalie Doriety, of Hazlet, waits to board the annual Holiday Train Ride at the Middletown Train Station on Dec. 10. Children and families board the train ride, a holiday tradition that features visits from Santa and friends, jugglers, holiday caroling, clowns, magic and goodie bags. PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff
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Photo exhibit, crafts, on tap this month at Monmouth Museum
The Monmouth Museum is hosting holiday programs and activities on Sunday afternoons from 2-3 p.m. during December. All programs are free with museum admission. “All Things Jersey,” an exhibit by Dorn’s Classic Images Photography Collection, is on view through Dec. 31. Travel back in time and New Jersey history with a special presentation of…
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Audubon to fly the coop at Sandy Hook location
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — The economic downturn and competition from electronic media have led to a decision by the New Jersey Audubon Society to close its Sandy Hook Bird Observatory at the end of December. In a press released issued last week, the group said it would continue to hold field trips at…
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Aberdeen participates in campaign against drunken driving
ABERDEEN — Law enforcement officials will be cracking down on those who drink and drive as part of the annual holiday season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. The program kicked off Dec. 5., and will run through Jan. 2. Local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints…
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CILU topic renewable energy on Dec. 12
HOLMDEL — Holmdel Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will screen a documentary on renewable energy Dec. 12. The 50-minute film features interviews with energy experts, discussing such options as solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal and tidal power. On Jan. 9, CILU has invited Andrew Katz, Holmdel Township administrator, to speak about his role in the…
