Category: Independent News
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Fun run
Stephanie Caplinger gives the Bungee Run a try at the Navesink Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1’s 123rd Fireman’s Fair on Aug. 13. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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Carve, slash, hang ten and respect the ocean
Pig Dog Surf Academy teaches students more than surfing technique BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Chris Stephan (l-r) and Matt Nicolosi teach students ocean awareness along with surfing technique through Pig Dog Surf Academy. Right: Stephan coaches a student. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY Middletown native Chris Stephan is sharing his passion for surfing with others…
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180 seeking volunteers to aid victims of violence
HAZLET — Beginning in October, 180-Turning LivesAround (180), a private nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence, will be conducting a training course for Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers. Applications are being accepted for the program and interviews will begin shortly. The volunteer advocates with 180’s DVRT program are civilian members of…
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Keyport approves police structure ordinance
PBA warns of potential litigation due to the elimination of administrative positions BY JAMES McEVOY Correspondent KEYPORT — After months of debate, the Keyport Borough Council enacted an ordinance altering police structure in the borough, despite concerns of potential litigation from the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association. The measure, which eliminates the captain and detective sergeant positions,…
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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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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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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…
