Category: Independent News
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Seven firms charged in mortgage loan scheme
MATAWAN — A borough firm was among seven mortgage loan modification firms targeted by the state Division of Consumer Affairs for illegally offering mortgage modification services to homeowners in dire financial straits. Attorney General Paula T. Dow and the State Division of Consumer Affairs filed administrative actions against the seven businesses, which were not licensed…
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Proposal would double parking fees at Sandy Hook
BY LIZ SHEEHAN Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — Parking fees at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area could be doubled next year under a proposal announced last week by the National Park Service. A period of public comment on the changes, begun on Aug. 15, will be open through Sept. 16, according to a…
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Lions to host Wiffle ball tourney Aug. 20
The Middletown Lions Club will host its annual charity Wiffle ball tournament Aug. 20 at the Tindall Park Tennis courts across from Middletown High School North. Proceeds of the tournament will support the blind and the Challenged Youth Sports program. The one-night tournament will be open to all ages, and trophies will be awarded to…
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Students, parents ask for voice in board decision
BOE members unaware of interviews for new MHSS principal BYMIKE DAVIS Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — District students and parents are clamoring for more representation in upcoming Board of Education matters, including the search for a new principal at Middletown High School South. Many of their concerns stem from the board’s July 20 meeting when dozens…
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Shop for a Cause Day will help homeless families
Middletown-based Family Promise of Monmouth County will partner with Macy’s in Eatontown for the sixth annual “Shop for a Cause” charityshopping event on Aug. 27. Shoppers can purchase tickets now from Family Promise. Macy’s Shop for a Cause is a one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts. The event has helped raise…
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Scouting Skills Day at Poricy Sept. 10
MIDDLETOWN — Poricy Park Conservancy in Middletown will host the fourth annual Fun Scouting Skills Day at Poricy Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to explore Poricy Park and learn scouting skills while having fun. Activities include Tied Up in Knots, Compass Frisbee, Tracks of the Trade, Bandage a…
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Officials offer last-ditch effort to save commissary
Post exchange slated to close Sept. 13 BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer Local officials said last week they are not giving up the fight to keep the commissary at Fort Monmouth open, despite the Department of Defense’s decision to close the post exchange on Sept. 13. “I think the Pentagon thinks that this decision is final,…
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The Healing Power of Art II
“Bouquet” by Deidre Beattie, photograph The Guild of CreativeArt in Shrewsbury is hosting the second annual installment of an art show and sale of works by artists whose lives have been affected by cancer. The Healing Power of Art II will run through Aug. 24 and features more than 80 artworks in a variety of…
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Fairgoers take a ride on the Navesink Cannon Ball at the 123rd annual Navesink Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 Fireman’s Fair on Aug. 13. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
